Apr - Jun 1999 Hamilton County Tennessee Queries

Jeanne Miller Sun Aug 1 17:07:52 1999
I am looking for any information regarding Nancy Rebecca Spradling. She was born in Soddy May 24, 1846. Married Charles M. or Charles W. Miller on August 8, 1865. They then moved to MO. Any information regarding her family in TN would be helpful.

Kay Griffin Snow Sun Aug 1 22:25:07 1999
Need help with Griffin, Daniel, Samuel, Thomas, James or William. Probably in Hamilton Co. from abt. 1829 to 1836 when Meigs Co. was formed. I assume they were living in the northern part of Hamilton Co. This family has been my waterloo. Some days I wonder if it's worth chewing through the leather straps! Any help would be appreciated and gratefully received.

Tammy Sun Aug 1 22:38:51 1999
William Miller Hall(1885-1922) married Flora Knight(1884-1980) in Hamilton County. They had 6 children (2 of them did not live) Flora is the sister of Mary Josephine Knight of South Pittsburg, Mary Jewell Bryson of Chattanooga, Charles Oscar, Zedic, Dero, and Robert Mancel Hall locations unknown. Her mother was Louisa Jane Harris(1859-1942) her father was David James Knight locations unknown.(posible North Carolina) William had 2 sisters Fanny and Bell that is all I have on him It is believed most of the children where born in South Pittsburg but unknown.
Flora added a K to the middle of her name to get employment. She married a William Wheeler after the death of Hall.They lived in Rock Springs, GA until her death in 1980 Flora Hall was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist, I am the great grand daughter of Knight and Hall. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Nancy Shenk Mon Aug 2 12:24:30 1999 - Invalid email 9 Dec 2025
I am trying to locate information on my great-grandfather and any other relatives. His name was ISADORE PUGATCH. It is my understanding that he settled in Chattanooga, TN. He was originally from Russia. I believe that he is buried in Chattanooga. He had 7 children that went by the lastname of PUGATCH or in some cases changed their names to PAGE.
I would appreciate any information you can provide. THANK YOU!

John Gainer Mon Aug 2 16:46:34 1999
I am looking for any information on a James R. Hill who married Nancy Lee in Hamilton county Tennessee in 1867. He was born in North Carolina and she was born in Tennessee. They later moved on to Indian Territory (Oklahoma) and possibly had a son (adopted), by the name of James Mitchell Gainer. He was also born in Tennessee. I think that James Hill was previously married, but I do not know the name of his first wife. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Jerry Nan Rasnake Tue Aug 3 11:31:04 1999
Looking for information on Elizabeth Rogers, Henry Cook. Last known to be in Hamilton County, TN. This was my great grandmother. Son: William Cook. Daughter: Dora Cook Ray, Mother: Elizabeth (Eliza) Reich Rogers. Father: William Henry Rogers. any info deeply appreciated. Jerry Nan Rasnake

Jeannie Johnson Tue Aug 3 16:55:16 1999
Searching for parents of Martha A. Wallace born 1843 she married R. Beene. Lived in Hamilton Co., Tenn had four children William born 1860.John born 1865. Sarah born 1869. Luther born 1880. Any Wallace's or Beene's please contact me.

C. A. Gonzalez Wed Aug 4 09:12:44 1999
I am looking for information on either of the surnames above. I do know that Woodford Hanna has been mentioned extensively in books about Hamilton County.

Robert H. Jetton Wed Aug 4 13:07:09 1999
I want to find out what family members might have lived in this county.

Audry Blueford Fri Aug 6 21:18:09 1999
I am looking for someone who knows are knew my Great grand parents. There names were Lewis Henry Harpp and Mary Fife. Lewis was born in Indiana and Mary was born in Georgia. They had several children, Tempe L. Harpp and Annie Lou Harpp-born Feb, 25, 1908, Hoyt Harpp birth date unknown . I do think they were all born in Hamilton County. I do know that my great grand father own a farm I think on route 64. My grand mother was Tempe L., she taught school in one of the one room schools. She died in 1936. My great grand father died in 1951 or 1952, but he was buried in the family cemetary I think was on his farm land. Also my grand father who was married to Tempe Harpp Smith, was the Paster of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Chattanooga. So if any one know or knew any of my people please let me know. My e-mail address is audryb43@hotmail.com Thank you very much Audry Blueford

Delbert L Maysey Sat Aug 7 09:59:33 1999
I am searching for any information on anyone named MAYSEY that lived in Hamilton co. There was a William MAYSEY and he married Amanda CONNOR. Any information on the CONNOR'S would be greatly appreciated. The Maysey's moved to Logan Co.,Arkansas in the 1880's. William's father was possibly Charles. E-mail me at, mayseydel6@juno.com. Thanks Del Maysey

Raven Sat Aug 7 10:40:03 1999
Gottfried KERCHER/CARRIGER and his family arrived in the Watauga Valley 1782. His six living children married into the above named Carter County families. The family moved on into Washington, Hamilton, Lincoln, Hamblen, Sullivan, Jefferson, Knox and Johnson Counties in Tennessee. I have compiled a history of this above average pioneer family...1592 forward many generations.

Jackie Ginn Sat Aug 7 11:16:10 1999
Looking for proof that Christopher Columbus Ginn was born to Jeptha B. Ginn and Sarah Croucher Davis in approx. 1852 in Chattanooga, TN. I have a wonderful wealth of info going back 3 or 4 generations if only I can prove they are related. Thanks for any help you can give.

s y waller Sat Aug 7 19:34:07 1999
The cemetery that Jim Smith is looking for may be the Tyner Cemerty not Kingspoint Cemetery. My mother grew up in the area and said Tyner is the only one she knows of in the area.

Allene Petree Sat Aug 7 22:45:21 1999
I would like to find some relatives of Mary "Polly" RAGON, who married Eli CLEVELAND, in the late 1700's or early 1800's. Eli was a Baptist minister in Hamilton Co. Their daughter, Matilda married a CHESTNUT in the early 1800's. If you know of any of these folks, please contact me. Thanks.

Lynn Sun Aug 8 12:09:10 1999
I am in search of the family and friends of Robert Allen Hensley that passed away on January 16th, 1968 would like to have contact with the people or could someone please tell me what cemetary that Robert is burried in... Thank you for all your help in this matter

Janice Jones Sun Aug 8 17:02:11 1999
Any information on a D. Jones or a M.E. Jones D. Jones Died in 1942 in Hamliton county and M.E Jones died in Bradley co in 1931. Was buried in Varner Cemetary in Soddy TN.

David Brown Mon Aug 9 16:29:02 1999
Anyone with access to the 1880 Hamilton Co. Census please see if you can find a John M. Surratt, it could be spelled Cereatt or Sarratt. I've looked for many months for this individual to no avail. He was born in 1844 in SC.

Lana Floyd Mon Aug 9 22:55:58 1999
I am looking for information on General Samuel Igou of Hamilton County who operated Igou's Ferry at Soddy Daisy, TN. He is buried in the family cemetery at his homplace called Igou's Ferry. The land is now owned by Sequoyah Nuclear Plant and the cemetery is in a restricted area (near a target range). Anyone desiring to visit the cemetery must have prior authorization from the head of the Security Department of the nuclear plant. Samuel was also related to the Yarnell, Thompson, and Lusk families of Hamilton County, TN. (A partial transcription of the Igou Cemetery is online under Hamilton County TN cemeteries). I would like to exchange information with other researchers who are working on IGOU, THOMPSON, YARNELL, LUSK lines.

Earle Stone Wed Aug 11 15:12:56 1999
I am looking for information on my grandmother who lived in Chatanooga around 1900. She was adopted by the Bradburn Family around the same time. Her name was Pearl Emma(Brumitt) Bradburn. She later married Homer J. Owens of Hall Co. Ga. Anyone with Information please contact me at my E-Mail Address. Thank you in advance.

Beverly Bean Cannon Wed Aug 11 16:03:42 1999
I am looking for my 3rd g grandfather, believed to be William F. Bean who was living in Hamilton Co. in the 1840 census. His widow was there in the 1850 census in the Birchwood area. Also need information on the father of William F. Bean. His name was William Bean born abt 1785. He was in the 1830 census of Hamilton County with a large family and his wife appears to be dead. Believe William married a Polly McElhaney. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Don Rasmussen Wed Aug 11 22:23:22 1999
John C. Hogan came from England to Tenn. He married Lucille Collins in Dalton ,Ga. He died in Chattanooga in 1884. They had four daughters Emma, Mae, Mary and Gertrude Belle Hogan. Gertrude was born in Chattanoga on 24 May 1882 and died in Chicago. Any help on this family much appreciated. Beth

Chris Gass Thu Aug 12 18:04:29 1999
Looking for information on Harrison BOSWELL b.1774 MD. He and wife Rebecca are on the 1840 Hamilton Co TN Census. In 1850 they are living with daughter Sarah Boswell SIVLEY. They died before the 1880 census - would like to know when and where they are buried.
Living next door to them in 1840 was daughter Juliann Boswell and husband Alexander FREEMAN b.@1798. They had at least 7 children: Harrison Boswell Freeman b.1828, Rebecca R. b.1831, Harriet Amanda b.1833, Willaim b.1834, Matison R. b.1838, Isabella b.1840 and Alexander Jr. b.1842. Also looking for parents or information on these FREEMANS.
Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

M.Mcnabb- Elliott Thu Aug 12 19:15:01 1999
I am looking for info ont the family of Curry McNABB born around 1870 either in Hamilton County or northern Marion County. wife Mary MASSEY- His father William McNabb born around 1845, Mother Lou SEXTON. William is said to have fought in the Civil War. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Darrell Hancock Sat Aug 14 00:36:56 1999
Seeking par. of 4 Hancock bro's: Joseph W., Clark W., James C., and Leroy. Leroy is incorrectly listed as "Leavy" in 1850 East TN census. Sisters names unknown. Hearsay says 7 total were named in a will. The 4 brothers went to SO. IL in the 1850's while they were in their 20's, and their descendants are well documented. Their mother may have married a "Car Williams" after the death of Mr. Hancock. Tips needed on best online search methods, websites, Gene. Societies and libraries in East TN. How can one locate early TN wills, marr., birth, & death records remotely?

Vickie Lodge Sun Aug 15 11:19:55 1999
Am looking for info re: my grandfather and/or relatives in the Hamilton Co. area. May have been there and moved to Rossville, GA or I know that Hamilton Co. was at one time was Rossville area. Names are Homer Nelson Bond married Ruth E. Ginn or Guinn
Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanx, Vickie Lodge

Steven E. Miller Sun Aug 15 14:32:31 1999
I am looking for the parents of Fred Miller, born July 12, 1890, in Chattanooga Tenn. I know very little about him. He was my Father's father. He had a sister named Odessa Deadwyler also from Catanooga (born and died). He also had another sister. All I know about her is that we called her Aunt Sis and that she was married to Uncle Jess Merriman

Duncan Weddington Sun Aug 15 14:52:14 1999
Looking for decendents of William E. Brown, born about 1874, probably in Moore County. Father Sanford Brown. Last known address in 1932 was 418 Price Street, Chattanooga

Phyllis Bourland Sun Aug 15 16:23:17 1999
Searching for info on family. Understand they lived in Chattanooga area- Grandfather Oscar Bell built furniture. Any help would be appreciated.

John Reynolds Mon Aug 16 12:20:16 1999
Searching for info. re my grandfather, Walter Roy NEAL (b. 2/22/1883 - Rhea Springs, TN - d. 10/31/1931 - Savannah, GA) and his father Walter Wiley NEAL (b?-d?) who was a partner in the Kelso-Neal Shoe Co., of Chattanooga and his mother Virginia ABERNATHY NEAL (b. 1860? - d. 12/12/45 in Chattanooga) and my grandmother, Willetta Kronenbitter (b. ? - d. 8/4/1927 in Savannah, GA). Walter Roy Neal attended Emory & Henry College and graduated in 1904. I believe that he married Willetta Kronenbitter before he graduated. She attended a local school of some kind, but is believed to have been born in Louisiana.

Linda E. MARTIN Mon Aug 16 18:14:46 1999
I am searching for any decedends of JASPER N. MARTIN, born 1870-1871 in Gilmer County, GA to Phidilla and Polly Ann Hughes Martin. Siblings were as follows:
John Newt Martin 1860
Jesse L. Martin 1861
William Elbert Martin 1868
I know that Jasper was living in Hamilton County in Nov. 1916. He sold his interest in his Father's Apple Orchard in Gilmer County to a J.W. Clayton. This was notorized in Hamilton County. His signature Looks Like J.W. or J.N. I do think it was N. He was found on a 1880 Census, Cartacay Dist. Gilmer County, GA He was 9 years of age at that time.

Jeannie Johnson Tue Aug 17 10:26:06 1999
Looking for information on Martha A WALLACE born 1843 in Tenn. She married R. BEENE and had 4 children William born 1860,John born 1865,Sarah born 1869 and Luther born 1880 all in Hamilton Co. Tenn.Please contact me if you know of this family

Vickie Lodge Tue Aug 17 16:19:03 1999
I am looking for info on William Nelson Bond - married Susie Kidd. My grandfather was one of their sons - a 7th son of a 7th son - Homer Nelson Bond. I believe they came from the Hamilton County area.
Any info?????? Thanx, Vickie Lodge

Jane Bell Wed Aug 18 05:12:01 1999
I am looking for the T.J.Cross or Teddy James Cross Family married my Grandmother: Lillian or Lillie Cross (Aldridge) they lived in McDonald or Crossville Tenn area. My Grandfather owned 500 acres of prime farm land which a Doctor purchased. For some reason the name Red Bluff comes to mind. Any help to locate long lost relatives would be appreciated:
Ruby Irene Cross (McNeil) (Finger) Deceased Auto accident
Hayden Cross (Deceased) Drowned
Thelda Cross (Harold) Gordon: Joy, Jimmy - Madisonville Tn
Jane Cross (Woodruff) John: Sandra, Jimmy, Dokie - Sweetwater Tn
Raymond Cross = McDonald Tn
Mildred Cross (Moon) Lewis:Cheryl, Crossville, Tn
Dee Cross : Indiania
Merril Cross: Chatanooga Tn
Lorene Cross: Chatanooga Tn
Duell Cross: Son Donald Cross - Sweetwater Tn
Joyce Cross: (Johnson) Bud : Linda, Jackie - McDonald
Any information will greatly be appreciated

Cathy Brown Thu Aug 19 20:11:12 1999
Please Help! Seeking Charles(Charlie) BRANDON who was connected with a saloon called The Silver Dollar Saloon on Old Wauhatchie Pike at the foot of Lookout Mountain around 1900. He had a daughter named Myrtle. Thank you.........

S. Johnson Thu Aug 19 20:23:34 1999
I am looking for information on my great grandfather, Henry Vandergriff. He married Maggie J. Shadwick. I would appreciate any information on his parents or siblings.

alice coffman Fri Aug 20 05:54:17 1999
Searching for any information on decendents of James C. Mikells or Frank and Mary Mikel, lived on Daisy Mountain in Hamilton County in the 1800s.

Joy Q. Gallagher Sat Aug 21 05:56:46 1999
Would like to find descendants of Miller Francis Turney, brother of TN Gov. Peter Turney, to invite them to the annual Confederate Memorial Day service June 4, 2000 at Winchester City Cemetery, Winchester, TN. Miller Francis Turney (1831-1872) married Miss Annis M. Crisman in 1856 in Franklin Co., TN.
Their children were William (1856-1878), Thomas, Teresa "Tede" (1860-??), and Charlie (1865-??). Miller Francis Turney was a member of the Chattanooga law firm of Blackstone, Coke, Littleton & Co. in 1871. Any help much appreciated.
Joy Q. Gallagher 1st Vice-president Colonel Peter Turney Chapter #1927 UDC Winchester, TN

Brenda Sat Aug 21 09:55:39 1999
Looking for information on NOBLE PENLAN ON 1860 census for Hamilton Co, TN. Also looking for birth record for SUSAN PENLAND, born abt. 1859 in Hamilton Co (Chattanooga area). And looking for death record for Elizabeth Penland in Hamilton Co. Please e-mail me if you have any info on this family.

Lisa Williams Thu Aug 26 04:46:52 1999
Looking for information on Jess L. FRIAR & his wife, Grace WALKER. She also had a sister, Mary who married V. L. FRIAR. Both women were living in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN. in March of 1941 when their father, James Allen WALKER died in Madison Co., AL. I am trying to trace WALKER line.

Betty Smith Thu Aug 26 18:50:55 1999
I am looking for any information on John A. Frost. He was married to Sidney Vandergriff.He had four girls, Ruth,Gladys,Evelyn and John, John was born after he died. He worked on the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad as a brakeman. They had just put up a overpass in downtown Chattanooga and he got knocked between the cars and his food was cut off. he died of blood poisoning on Dec211907 and his daughter was born Feb 1908. He had three brothers, one named Charlie, I think they worked on the railroad too.Also looking for info on Elizabeth Vandergriff. Her brother Fred is buried near John Frost. I don't know where she is buried. I really need to find the names of John's parents.

Bob Hall Sat Aug 28 15:23:25 1999
Looking for information on my g-g-great grandfather Seaburn (Seaborn) Hall. His wife's name was Nancy (Nacey) Smith. Lived in the Hamilton county area during the 1830's & 40's. Any help will be appreciated.

Beverly Elrod Sat Aug 28 17:48:32 1999
Am searching for info. on Andrew Jackson Prestwood b. 1861. Was married in approx. 1886 in Hamilton Co. to Elizabeth Carter. His sister, Gertrude(Girtie)b. 1876 lived in Hamilton Co. in 1900 with Frank Wolfe as his housekeeper. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I will gladly share any info. I have. Thanks, Beverly Elrod

Margaret Klein Sat Aug 28 19:55:25 1999
I am searching for any information about the family of John Humes, my great grandfather, who lived in Hamilton County. The things that I do know are that he possibly was born in 1853, married Martha Harper in 1877 and that they had one son Robert Lauren in 1878. Thanks for any help..

Joyce Sun Aug 29 18:12:15 1999
Thomas PENNINGTON married Mary RIDDLE (RAGSDALE) in Hamilton Co in 1857. At the time of their marriage, Mary had one son, Darris RAGSDALE. Later, Thomas Pennington may have been killed during the Civil War. and Mary abandoned her son, Darris, and one daughter, Tennessee. Tennessee was the daughter of Mary and Thomas Pennington, but later took the name WALDEN. Tennessee married Crave KILGORE. On the 1870 Hamilton Co census, Darris and Tennessee were living with Jesse and Nancy WALDEN. Any information on any of these families would help to solve a 100 year old mystery in our family.
Joyce - jlmartin@texas.net

April Sun Aug 29 20:24:33 1999
I believe I have located a kinsman buried in Chattanooga National Cemetery as follows:
Hill, Richard G. W./Section H/Grave 10930
He served as a Private from a CSA Alabama Unit. How can I obtain burial records from the said cemetery on him, and does anyone know of local volunteers who help out-of-staters by offering to take photos of the grave in said cemetery?

Noma Glazner Mon Aug 30 08:36:18 1999
GEORGE WASHINGTON WARREN, m SARAH. Children WILLIAM DEAN b1870 and TIMOTHY P. 1876.

Jan Catalogna Mon Aug 30 11:52:26 1999 - Invalid email 9 Dec 2025
Searching for descendants of David LIVINGSTON originally of Johnstown, PA - deceased in Chattanooga-1912. Son Henry "Harry" Sutton LIVINGSTON and daughter Nancy Jane "Aunt Nan" who married Richard Henry BROWN. At a dead end as far as David's parents. Would appreciate talking to any of my "lost" relatives there. Any and all help would be appreciated.

Suzanne Clement Mon Aug 30 12:42:26 1999 - Invalid email 9 Dec 2025
Searching for information concerning Thomas J. COX (b. 1820 in TN - d. 7 Nov 1901 in Whitfield Co., GA). He was married to Sarah RAGAN (b. abt 1823 in TN - d. bef 1894 in Whitfield Co., GA). They had the following children:
Thomas Jefferson COX (b. 2 June 1848 in TN - d. 15 Dec 1928 in Whitfield Co., GA) Married Mary Jane Stacy
Columbus COX (b. July 1853 in TN - d. 30 Oct 1901 in Hamilton Co., TN) Married Josephine Schnee
Thomas and Sarah lived in Chattanooga, TN at some time as his obituary was in the Chatt. Times on 10 Nov 1901. It states that he was an uncle of Newton and Charles COX of Chattanooga. The obituary states that he worked as a contractor and I also know that he worked as a millwright. If anyone has ANY information about this family I would appreciate the help..

MILLARD Mon Aug 30 19:43:46 1999
I would like to know where Tyner cemetery is located.I amlooking for Rubun W. Walker died in May of 1969. Also looking for info. on Zack Millard 1895-1968 Sarah {Lizzy} MILLARD 1897 -1976.

Cindy Post Mon Aug 30 21:27:09 1999
I am looking for info on Mary Waterfield Moore. She was born in Chattanooga Tenn on Sept. 15 1871. She married Thomas Jefferson Timmons on Nov 10 1885 in Thackerville TX. They then located to Indian Territory. Mary is suppost to be Cherokee or Chicasaw Indian.

Frances Fortune Tue Aug 31 17:45:52 1999
Seeking information on the CARTER family who lived in Hamilton Co. Tenn. JAMES CARTER married AMANDA LOMENICK 28 Dec 1871 in Hamilton County. His sister SARAH ANN "SALLIE" CARTER (born: 12 Sept 1852 Tennessee) married HENRY JACOB MILLER on 9 April 1868 in Georgia. There was possibly a sister named MARY CARTER who married a MIDDLETON. Parents were supposedly EDMOND CARTER and PATSY WATKINS. ANY information on this family greatly appreciated.