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LeQUIRE/LUQUIRE 2013 REUNION

MERRELL35 — 2013-04-12 20:06:34Z

LEQUIRE/LUQUIRE 2013 REUNION

DATE: July 13, 2013

PLACE: Home of Wayne LeQuire
701 Southwind Road
Maryville, TN 37803

For the third time the reunion will be held at the home of a LeQuire descendant. Wayne LeQuire of Maryville, Tennessee is again graciously opening his home to us.

TIME: 10:00 A.M. Wayne has planned a fun-filled day.

• Visit with family and friends,

• Meet new relatives and friends,

• Enjoy delicious food,

• Try your skill at a game of horseshoes,

• See if you can catch a fish from a well-stocked pond,

• Stop and pose for a group picture or an individual or small group picture,

• Take a walk or a hike,

• And participate in a variety of other events.

COVERED DISH LUNCHEON: 12:00 Noon
Wayne will provide meat, bread, drinks. If you would like, bring your favorite covered dish (vegetable, salad or dessert).

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Wayne LeQuire
701 Southwind Road
Maryville, TN 27803

865-983-2126 (land line)
865-363-2126 (cell)
Flying@charter.net

LODGING INFORMATION:
Chamber of Commerce-Maryville, TN 865-983-2241
Townsend [TN] Visitors Center 865-448-6134
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are nearby.

We are excited about the event and hope you can attend. Learn the latest about the LeQuire/Luquire DNA project. If you have family photos, history, or other items of interest, please bring and share.

The book, LeQUIRE FAMILY of WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, will again be available. Additions and/or corrections to the book will be appreciated.

HOSTS: Wayne LeQuire, Maryville, TN;
Mark LeQuire, Montgomery, AL;
George LeQuire, Calhoun, GA; and
Clarence LeQuire, Valdese, NC

DIRECTIONS:

From ASHEVILLE, NC:

Take I-40 W, cross into Tennessee

Take exit 432A to merge onto TN-35 S/TN-9 W/US-25W N/US-411 S/US-70 W toward Sevierville----0.7 mile

Turn left onto TN-35 S/US-411 S----19.7 miles

Turn left onto Parkway (US 441 S)----4.6 miles

Turn right onto US-321/Wears Valley Rd

Continue to follow US-321/Wears Valley Rd----11.9 miles

Turn left onto TN-73 W/US-321 S/Wears Valley Rd----3.0 miles

Turn right onto TN-73 W/US-321 S/E Lamar Alexander Pkwy----12.8 miles

Turn left onto Tuckaleechee Pike----0.3 mile

Take the 1st left onto Lee Lambert Rd----0.8 mile

Continue onto Southwind Rd----463 feet

Turn right to stay on Southwind Rd----456 feet

Turn left to stay on Southwind Rd----0.3 mile

Reunion will be on the right

From MARYVILLE, TN:

Take W Lamar Alexander Pkwy/ TN73 E/US321 N----5.4 miles

Turn right at Tuckaleechee Pike----0.3 mile

Take first left onto Lee Lambert Road----0.8 mile

Continue onto Southwind Road----463 feet

Turn right to stay on Southwind Road----456 feet

Turn left to stay on Southwind Road----0.3 mile

Reunion will be on the right

Re: Laura Belle Reagan

Craftmomma55 — 2013-03-25 03:49:02Z

There's a great website called Smokykin.com. It has TONS of information on the Reagans back to the 1600s. I can't remember the name of the immigrant ancestor offhand, but I'm thinking its Timothy and he was from Ireland. There's also a couple of books about the Reagans by Donald Reagan. I've seen them in the Family History Library here in Salt Lake City. Most of my information comes from those two sites, but they end with Thomas Reagan, who was Laura's father. I can send you what I've been able to find from Thomas and Harriet down if you'd like. Its all based on what Laura was able to tell my mother before she (Laura) died.

Re: Laura Belle Reagan

breyncali — 2013-03-24 18:14:56Z

I can't remember if I've seen her grave in Haskell, Ok or not. Martha Ellen is burried in Haskell with her husband Headwright Moore...one of their daughter's is my grandmother Grace Moore (m. Tyndall). We are going to a family reunion in Morris, OK, down the road from Haskell in June. I can ask some relatives more info. I was always under the impression that the Reagans were Irish or Scottish. My cousin lives near Cherokee, NC and has some info on the Reagans, but I haven't talked to him much about it. Was just looking for some stuff online. I have seen someone post a picture of my great-grandma Martha Ellen, I have the same pic :)
Rebecca
breyncali@gmail.com

Re: Laura Belle Reagan

Craftmomma55 — 2013-03-24 17:04:35Z

Yes, it sounds like we might have a match here. My grandmother was Helen Marguerite Yates, daughter of Laura Belle Reagan and Garland Hurst Yates. She was born in Haskell, OK as were a couple of her brothers, I believe. Before moving to Muskogee county, Laura and her husband lived in Neoshoe, Misouri as did her parents and brothers, George and Aaron. It's possible that the entire family went to Oklahoma at the same time. Laura said her mother, Harriet, died in Oklahoma in 1925, but I've never been able to find any record of it.

Re: Laura Belle Reagan

breyncali — 2013-03-23 21:30:24Z

Hi, I am a descendent of the Reagan's. My family is from Oklahoma, mostly Haskell and Muskogee. We are Creek Indian, but not sure if that comes from our Moore side. I've never heard of us being Choctaw or Cherokee. My grandmother, Grace Tyndall, was registered half Creek, and her father's side is registered on the Dawe's Roll as Creeks. I don't have any information from her mom's side, but a few names. I know they came from North Carolina and that Reagan and Roberts are family names. Maybe we can put some information together :)
Rebecca

Re: SWAIN MARRIAGE LICENSES

droles_1 — 2013-03-20 02:12:10Z

Just want to make sure you realize that this message board is for Swain COUNTY, NC, not the surname Swain. It was named for Gov. David Swain, but he was never in Swain County. Have you posted a query on the Swain SURNAME board?

thanks.

Re: SWAIN MARRIAGE LICENSES

yasberry71 — 2013-03-20 01:11:23Z

Hello Bryan I AM SO HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND YOU , I WILL MAKE THIS QUICK AS I CAN . I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY GRANDMOTHERS SIDE , HER NAME WAS MARY SWAIN BORN IN TALLADEGA ALABAMA IN OCT 1869 MARRIED WILLIE WYNN ,HER MOTHER CHAROLETT FROM N. CAROLINA LASE NAME UNKNOWN .FATHER I THINK IS MONRE SWAIN , TRYING TO FIND INFORMATION ON MONROE AND CHAROLETT SWAIN . THANK YOU asberryyvonne@yahoo.com

I HOPE YOU KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT MARYS PARENTS . THANK YOU . asberryyvonne@yahoo.com

Re: maney

Darlene_Mashburn — 2013-03-03 21:23:26Z

Minnie was my Grandmother. My mother was Virginia

Tabor / Taber / Ledbetter in Swain Co

NCtoTNTabor — 2013-02-18 23:48:16Z

I am looking for information on Thomas Jefferson Tabor wife Margarett Lucinda, son Joseph, dau Annie Elmina, and son Daniel H of 1900 and Nanthahala Twp, Swain Co.

In addition, Thomas older brother Miles Hamilton Tabor, Sarah L, Elvira L, Margaret R, and nephew ? Ledbetter are located next door!.

Any information appreciated!

Fran

Re: JENKINS, BARKER, FRADY, BROOKS

deeowlgrl1228 — 2013-01-19 15:28:50Z

Hi
I'm sort of new to this family research thing so here goes...

My grandfather is James Harrison Jenkins, m. Lucy Bumgarner

Children
Allen
Sarah (Janie) (m. Frank Hyde)
Geneva
Euna (m. Mark Styles)
Grady
Harriett
Dorothy
Alice
Patsy
Thadeus??
Devaro(Bud.. 8 years old at death)
Fanny (?..not sure of full name). She was very young when she passed

My Grandmother Lucy's sisters (that I can remember)were Laura & Nancy. Laura's married surname was Burns, & I think Nancy married a John Jenkins, so her last name didn't change.

Cemetery Question

Anita2005 — 2013-01-07 22:20:11Z

Thank you so much. I am sure I'll have others. The family started out in Haywood County. I am trying to find the death certificate for Robena (Justice)Allen who died in 1955, buried at Lauada Cemetery. I can't find it. Not sure if she died in Swain, Haywood or where.
Thank you again!
Anita

Re: Cemetery Question

cronperrysr — 2013-01-07 20:37:27Z

Yes, is there anyone else that you want me to look up? Email me directly at crperrysr@comcast.net

Cemetery Question

Anita2005 — 2013-01-07 19:11:05Z

Thank you for your reply. These are exactly the folks I a looking for. Do you have the Swain County Cemetery Books?
Anita Justice Wages

Re: Cemetery Question

cronperrysr — 2013-01-07 05:22:23Z

They are both buried side by side in Lauada Cemetery in Section C (top of cemetery down to dogwood tree and beginning of what crosses)

Row 2:

T. W. Allen Aug. 30, 1864 - Jun. 7, 1927
Robena Allen Jan. 25, 1867 - May 6, 1955

They had at least one child, Lloyd Lafayette Allen, b. 10/14/1864 in Haywood County, NC. They are not directly related to me.

Cemetery Question

Anita2005 — 2013-01-07 03:40:49Z

I have a relative who died in 1927 and his death certificate states he is buried at Bushnell Cemetery in Swain County, NC. I can't find this cemetery. Does anyone know if it is called something else now? His name is Thomas W. Allen. I am also looking for his wife, Cynthia Robenia Justice Allen. She was my gr-grandfather's sister.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Anita Justice Wages

Re: Frady, Barker, Brooks

sandra_tucker36 — 2012-12-27 19:49:49Z

I just saw your post...so much time has gone by, I hope your information is still current.

--your first cousin, Evelyn Jenkins, married my uncle Matthew Brooks

--my father was Matthew's brother, Joseph Manley

--my mother was an Earls who lived on Alarka

--I was born in Matthew and Joseph's parents house on Alarka.

I lived in Ohio for a very long time. Would love to hear from you.

Sandy

Re: Here's `my' needle in a haystack (Henry L. Bird/Byrd bn 1884) full-blood Cherokee

projunker — 2012-12-13 00:58:38Z

this has been my needle in a haystack and my brick wall 4 years. glad to hear from you and look forward 2 communicating more. based on what u said my ancestor may be be a brother or uncle' just a theory

Re: Here's `my' needle in a haystack (Henry L. Bird/Byrd bn 1884) full-blood Cherokee

sprk1122 — 2012-12-13 00:52:12Z

Thank you very much. I will certainly look into this lead.

Re: Here's `my' needle in a haystack (Henry L. Bird/Byrd bn 1884) full-blood Cherokee

sprk1122 — 2012-12-13 00:50:48Z

Wow! That was quick!!
Hmmm...I would have to agree with you; we are quite possibly researching the same family.

I'll see what I can find on your John Byrd.

Thanks!

Re: Here's `my' needle in a haystack (Henry L. Bird/Byrd bn 1884) full-blood Cherokee

droles_1 — 2012-12-12 21:46:56Z

another possibility - Haywood County is next to the Reservation, and the county seat is Waynesville. Could be that he meant Haywood County.

Re: Here's `my' needle in a haystack (Henry L. Bird/Byrd bn 1884) full-blood Cherokee

projunker — 2012-12-12 20:11:37Z

I am a descedent of a John Byrd who was a full blood cherokee from Swain County. His daughter's name was Sallie Goo-Quah. She married a white man. I have been unable to find out any information on her family. Sounds like we may be searching for the same family.

Here's `my' needle in a haystack (Henry L. Bird/Byrd bn 1884) full-blood Cherokee

sprk1122 — 2012-12-12 19:57:39Z

Hi,

I've just made a startling discovery...ok, at this point it's only a theory, but here it is:

My maternal grandfather, Henry L. Bird/Byrd was born on Sep 18, 1884 (thanks to his WWI Draft Registration card for this golden nugget of information). The `Indian' box was checked, then scribbled out and replaced with `White'.

Two separate death records for his infant sons that died (in 1919 and 1922), shows his birth place to be Wayne Co., NC).

The 1920 Census shows his birthplace to be NC and his parents were each born in OK.

The 1930 Census shows he is full-blood Cherokee and, because the enumerator did his/her job exactly as detailed by the instruction manual for this Census (thankfully), it shows that he is born in NC, is full-blood (where his father's birthplace would normally be listed), and he is Cherokee (where his mother's birthplace would have been listed).

My new theory, based on the fact that Wayne County was well East of most known places where Indians would have been living in 1884...is that he was born in SWAIN County, NOT WAYNE County.

So...would anyone happen to have my grandfather Henry in their tree???

Thanks for your time,

Re: SWAIN CROSSMAN

lamorrison28 — 2012-12-11 06:29:00Z

Am wanting family info on Cynthia GRIFFIES SWAIN who married Enoch SWAIN probably in South Carolina and probably before 1830.

Re: ggggrandparents

lcaudill1961 — 2012-11-28 16:55:52Z

That is so awesome! I would love any info that you have on him and the rest of the family, do you have any info?? I am trying to find any information on his, William Hollands, sister Samantha or Anna....Anna is my great great grandma, and is Williams sister! What a small world!!! A new relative! Do you have a personal e-mail so we can communicate, and I can give you any info that I have!! Nice to meet you!!

Re: ggggrandparents

gaonmymind321 — 2012-11-24 04:46:26Z

no I am not a member I just use the message boards as a way of information. Works pretty good, just takes a lot of time waiting for answers to questions. I would love to know where my gggrandparents lived up in Bryson city they owned land on Alarka Creek but people said they never lived on it. They were members of Cold Springs Church and he was buried in Jackson line cemetery. I never found out how he died just know he died young and grandmother moved to Raburn co. Ga. in the early 1900s.Thanks for any help you can give just trying to learn my heritage. I love NC and would love to live there someday. judy akins

Re: ggggrandparents

gaonmymind321 — 2012-11-18 14:37:43Z

I would love to have a record of John and Elizabeth, they are my gggrandparents. William Holland Thomas Jenkins was their son which is my ggrandfather, I would love to have his records also. I have Info. on his wife Armenta Louise Jenkins. Thanks Judy

Re: Burchfield, Lynn

gwy225 — 2012-11-17 16:36:00Z

I would like to hear from you. Cynthia Lynn is my GG Grandmother. Cynthia's Daughter Nancy is my G Grandmother. Nancy's daughter Cynthia is my Grandmother. Her Son Lamar is my Dad. I have very little info on her family and no pictures at all. If you could help, that would be great! I Look forward to hearing from you.

Re: Burchfield, Lynn

gwy225 — 2012-11-17 16:35:59Z

Widow

Banjo2010 — 2012-11-15 17:30:30Z

1940 Swain County census list Helen Anthony as a widow. Any information on her would be helpful. Thanks

Re: PARTON

bumgarner13 — 2012-10-28 19:34:18Z

We are hoping this information might help with your search. Keith Parton, is my boyfriend & he's been asking questions as to his family prior to Manuel Rufus Parton. Most of the family has moved out of NC so we are left with blanks. Here is his lineage to Manuel.

Keith Parton, son of
Leonard Harrie Parton, son of
Harrie Malone Parton, son of
Malone Rufus Parton

Please let us know of any other information you might have. Thanks!
Becky Bumgarner & Keith Parton
email: becky.bumgarner@ymail.com

Re: Census of 1890

PattyBilly59 — 2012-10-14 19:23:00Z

Thank you

Re: Census of 1890

cronperrysr — 2012-10-13 18:19:17Z

The 1880 Census for Macon County shows Benjamin and Margaret A. Byrd living there with their children, including Virginia F. Byrd, age 3. Other researchers have shown Virginia marrying Samuel Freeman and show Virginia burried in Tellico Cemetery, Franklin, Macon County, NC and gives the dob as 10/21/1878 and dod as 7/23/1905. I don't find Samuel buried there. Perhaps this info will assist you in further research or youy may have already had this data.

Re: Census of 1890

PattyBilly59 — 2012-10-13 16:18:36Z

That is so sad. Thank you for the info.

Re: Census of 1890

PattyBilly59 — 2012-10-13 16:17:46Z

I would really appreciate that. I am searching for the Benjamin Andrew Bird/Byrd family and the Samuel Freeman family. I believe Samuel's mother's name was Mary but not sure of his father's first name.

Samuel married Virginia (Jennie) Byrd in 1900 in Macon County and lived in Swain County until Jennies death in 1907??.

Re: Census of 1890

droles_1 — 2012-10-13 02:06:47Z

I should have said "except for a very few counties in a very few states."

Re: Census of 1890

droles_1 — 2012-10-13 01:58:26Z

There is no 1890 Census! It was accidentally destroyed except for a very few counties, none of which were in western NC. This loss was probably the greatest one ever for folks searching family history in the US.

Re: Census of 1890

cronperrysr — 2012-10-12 22:22:37Z

I will be happy to do some research for you if you will give me full names of the family.

Census of 1890

PattyBilly59 — 2012-10-12 21:40:01Z

Does anyone have access to the 1890 census for Swain or Macon counties in NC? Looking for information on the Bird/Byrd and Freeman families.

William Holland Thomas

ebethavery — 2012-10-10 23:16:46Z

I am looking for any and all descendants of William Holland Thomas (1805-1893) for a book I am writing about him. I am a descendant of his through his daughter, Sallie Love Thomas Avery, and my aim is to tell the full story of his life, including extramarital affairs and children. I will eventually be doing comparative DNA testing with people who seem to have a solid genealogical link to him. Please contact me if you are a descendant of his!

Re: Swain County Heritage Book: Woodfin McLean

westbonnie — 2012-09-30 23:58:51Z

Hi, I just read your post. Woodfin Kelsey McLean was also my great grandfather. His daughter Mary Alice was my grandmother.

If you get this you can e-mail me sometime and exchange notes.
bonnielukefahr@yahoo.com

Re: Swain County Cemeteries

eaammons — 2012-09-29 21:59:43Z

John Patton Dehart was my g-g grand uncle and I too have seen and wondered about Willie and Elizabeth. Is your JP Dehart the noted herb doctor? I would be interested in what you find. You can contact me at eaammons@charter.net

Re: Swain County Cemeteries

cronperrysr — 2012-09-29 20:13:35Z

The book of cemeteries lists no dates for the two individuals. Email me direct at crperrysr@comcast.net since I am related to both DeHarts and Evans there in Swain and we may be able to compare notes.

Re: Swain County Cemeteries

gloriastiles34 — 2012-09-29 19:13:12Z

I am looking for info on 2 headstones in Maple Springs Cemetery. I have pictures, but need more info. The stones are marked "Willie, son of Elizabeth Evans" and "Elizabeth, wife of JP Dehart MD". They are together in the cemetery. I do not have a copy of the Swain County book. Could you look these up and see if there is any more info? I am researching my gg grandfather, John Patton Dehart.

Thanks very much.

Re: Frady, Barker, Brooks

BarnettSmith916 — 2012-09-22 20:07:55Z

Hi! I have just acquired a photo of Warren Barker and his wife Hannah McCabe. I am also a descendant of his born-out-of-wedlock son William Grant Barker (I have a few pictures of him as well). You are from Lula's line (I believe I have some of her as well), and I am the great-granddaughter of Henry Barker, the baby. If you still check this, please send me a message! I'll gladly share any photos or info I have, and I'd love to see/learn anything you have as well!!!

(This is for anyone interested!)

Re: ggggrandparents

crperrysr — 2012-09-14 20:18:51Z

You probably already have these from Find a Grave. She is buried there with her husband, Dr. Ralston and some of these may be children.

Godsey, Lucy Glenna Ralston 23314332
b. Jan. 12, 1912 d. Apr. 19, 1983 Valley Oak Cemetery
Argyle
Casey County
Kentucky, USA

McAninch, Margaret Ophelia Ralston 17314756
b. Feb. 24, 1916 d. May, 1968 Valley Oak Cemetery
Argyle
Casey County
Kentucky, USA

Ralston, Anna Jenkins 17315037
b. Mar. 6, 1876 d. Mar. 31, 1936 Valley Oak Cemetery
Argyle
Casey County
Kentucky, USA

Ralston, Dr D Thomas 17315045
b. Jun. 3, 1861 d. Aug. 23, 1937 Valley Oak Cemetery
Argyle
Casey County
Kentucky, USA

Ralston, Ethel 20978734
b. Mar. 7, 1907 d. Nov. 24, 1976 Valley Oak Cemetery
Argyle
Casey County
Kentucky, USA

Ralston, Henry 17315051
b. Aug. 28, 1898 d. Apr. 5, 1967 Valley Oak Cemetery
Argyle
Casey County
Kentucky, USA

Ralston, Nannie Ruth 17315056
b. 1927 d. 1933 Valley Oak Cemetery
Argyle
Casey County
Kentucky, USA

Walker, Effie J Ralston 20978479
b. Feb. 15, 1910 d. Mar. 6, 1960 Valley Oak Cemetery
Argyle
Casey County
Kentucky, USA

Re: ggggrandparents

lcaudill1961 — 2012-09-14 19:16:38Z

Thanks so much for your help! I already have this census data, but I am looking for some record of her before she married, which was in 1894 in Swain County, NC. Her parents are John Jenkins and Elizabeth Baines Jenkins. I can't seem to find anything for her then....Thanks again!

Re: ggggrandparents

lcaudill1961 — 2012-09-14 19:05:01Z

Re: ggggrandparents

crperrysr — 2012-09-14 16:58:25Z

I think this might be the Census data you are seeking?

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Anna Ralston
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1880
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1920: Burnside, Pulaski, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Thomas Ralston
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Thomas Ralston 57
Anna Ralston 40
Henry Ralston 22
Mckinley Ralston 17
Effie Ralston 9
Lucy Ralston 8
Desda Ralston 6
Margaret Ralston 3
[3 4/12]
Mary E Morgan 41
Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Burnside, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: T625_597; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 231; Image: 446.

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Anner Ralston
[Anna Ralston]
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1882
Birthplace: North Carolina
Race: White
Home in 1930: Jenkins, Casey, Kentucky
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Daniel T Ralston
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members: Name Age
Daniel T Ralston 64
Anner Ralston 48
Effie Ralston 20
Desdia M Ralston 16
Margret Ralston 14
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Jenkins, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: 739; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 563.0; FHL microfilm: 2340474.

Re: ggggrandparents

lcaudill1961 — 2012-09-12 19:01:04Z

Thanks so much for your help...I have that information on Anna, would just like to find a birth record and can't seem to find one, or a census record with her in the household. Do you have any ideas where I could look?

Re: ggggrandparents

cronperrysr — 2012-09-12 18:33:11Z

Anna Josphine ' Jenkins
Birth6 Mar 1876 Bryson City, Swain, North Carolina, United States Death31 Mar 1936 Casey, Kentucky, United States
Family Info

FatherJohn Jenkins (1853-) MotherElizabeth Baines SpouseDavid A Daniel Thomas Ralston MD (1861-1937)
Married 1894 Children John Henry (1898-1967) William McKinley 'Mack' (1903-1974) Luther (1905-1907) Elizabeth (1907-1909) Effie (1910-1960) Lucy Glenna (1912-1983) Desdie May (1913-1989) Margaret Ophelia (1916-1968)