Bledsoe - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: John & Lizzie Payne Family of Bledsoe Co, TN

abbywilde93 — 2009-10-07 14:57:21Z

Hi Tina,

I'm now in West TN, but would love to have copies of any info you have on the Payne brothers. I'm willing to pay for copies and postage. Contact me at abbywilde_93@yahoo.com is getting copies would be possible.

Bridget

Re: John & Lizzie Payne Family of Bledsoe Co, TN

tinap184 — 2009-10-07 14:33:48Z

Bridget -

I volunteer with the Tennessee School for the Deaf Archives and we have lots of information on Lonas Payne and some information on Wood Payne, along with some photos of both.

Tina

Re: James Family

jenb349 — 2009-09-16 04:12:14Z

What are the specific names you are looking for? I have information about a James branch that lived on Dayton Mountain in Bledsoe Co, TN. I am willing to help, if given more information.

The Cagle-Mount Pleasant Cemetery has been up-dated

glendaschroeder — 2009-09-06 02:00:03Z

The Cagle-Mount Pleasant Cemetery has been up-dated and is now up on our Sequatchie County web-site. The complete survey consists of about 394 marked, known graves, and 72 (+ or -) possible unmarked and unknown marked graves. It can be seen at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnsequat/caglecemetery.htm... Happy Hunting ~ Glenda Schroeder

Grant Homestead, Mid 1800's, Sequatchie TN

glendaschroeder — 2009-08-30 00:12:57Z

The Grant Homestead is located close to the Hamilton Co., TN line, in Sequatchie County, TN. This property has also been listed as in Bledsoe Co., TN.

The Sequatchie County Tennessee Web-site has added some new information in Cemeteries http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnsequat/cemeteries.html … they are the Grant Graves, the Harvey Graves, and the Harvey Cemetery #2. You may also want to check out the Historical and Family Houses at: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnsequat/oldhouses.html … we have added the old Grant Homestead, the Lewis Chapel, and Window Rock Photos. Please enjoy! Glenda Schroeder BerryglenPlace@aol.com

Seeking burial site for Thomas SHIRLEY and family

bnjschr — 2009-02-12 04:33:03Z

Trying to find where Thomas SHIRLEY and his wife, Charity are buried. He was born about 1815 in South Carolina and may have died before 1850 in Bledsoe County. She was born about 1819 in North Carolina. Unknown when or where she died. Surname is sometimes spelled SHERLEY or SHURLEY.

Would also be interested in knowing burial location for two of their sons - Thomas H SHIRLEY, born about 1844; and Jesse Alexander SHIRLEY, born about 1849. Both were born in Bledsoe County. Both are enumerated in 1850 Bledsoe County census.

Thanks in advance.

Robert in Arkansas

William Henry Johnson

rsgreg — 2009-02-05 04:10:41Z

My Grandfather, William Henry Johnson was born July 1881 in Nashville, TN. This is the information on his South Carolina Death Certificate.

He was born after the 1880 census, the 1890 census doesn't exist. The closest match I can find to him is the 1900 Bledsoe County Census that shows a William Johnson, born 02/1881 residing as a boarder in the dwelling of George Dyer and his wife Addie. A few houses down is listed a dwelling for Edgar Johnson.

Does anyone have any information on these Johnson's? Are they related? Is Addie Dyer a sister?

Any help with this search would be greatly appreciated.

Richard Johnson
South Carolina

Re: John R Rainey b. 1796 d. 1881

bandcrainey — 2009-01-21 20:35:57Z

From the headstone in Rainey Dill cemetery there is not
a middle initial of R. Does anyone know who John's father
might be? It appears that it could be William Rainey and
Chloe from NC. They often bought and sold property on the same dates. John was also a witness to a land purchase of William's along with a William Rainey Jr. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

Re: Marriage Look Up

jljerivano — 2008-10-23 01:47:30Z

Thank you Brian for the info. on the Walker family. Plus the info. about the TSLA. I will be checking on that. That will be a big help. Sorry there were no match for Rachel M. Walker for ya. I know she has a sister Militia T. Walker born 1835 in Tennessee and a brother name Charles L. Walker born in 1836 Tennessee. They both were living with Rachel M. Walker in 1850. I could not find anything on or about their parents and still looking. If you happen to come across any of these names. I would be very appreciated of any info.
I do know that Rachel M. Walker married William A. Brock in 1840. I'm realted to the Brock family!
Thank you again so much for the other info.

Leann

Abner Lowe, David Norris, Andrew R. Lowe, Amy Emerine Randolph

mlvfamilytree — 2008-09-22 03:09:08Z

Abner Lowe b.ABT Feb 1849 Bledsoe Co., TN; his father was said to be David Norris but took the last name of Lowe from his mother's 1st husband Andrew R. Lowe.
David Norris was born 26 April 1825 in TN and died 30 May 1905 in Meridian, Cumberland Co., TN.

Andrew R. Lowe was born ABT 1767 in MD or ABT 1750 in Germany. Married Abner's mother (Amy Emerine Randolph) October 13, 1833 in Bledsoe Co, TN and he died March 29, 1838 in Bledsoe Co., TN.

Does anyone have these folks in their line and would care to share info with me? I'm trying to compile a book for my dad for Christmas but failed to write down some of my sources and want to be 100% certain when I make this gift. All info and photos will be GREATLY appreciated!!!!

Email me at mlvfamilytree@yahoo.com

Thanks sooooooooooo much!!!
Michelle

Re: MILLER

val_schleicher — 2008-08-28 22:05:36Z

I have the miller family in MO
Helton
Miller
Rollins
Groves

Who do your william and Thomas belong to
I am a descendent of the James Breeding and Lucinda Miller
Luc is dau of David Miller and Elizabeth Helton

Valorie
schleiv @ tds.net

Re: Deed-Keith/Hicks/Borden

shirleylanden77 — 2008-08-25 16:21:44Z

(This forty acres of land noted in the previous post was originally in White Co and was bought by John Burden on June 24 1814 and sold to Nichodemus Keith on Dec 24 1829 by Jesse Oden, administrator of John Burden for 160.00. The sale was registered on this date but not recorded until Dec 29 1832 in McNairy Co TN in Book A pg 69.) Then the land was sold from Nichodemus Keith to Issac Hicks in 1830 for 50.00. I believe that the Hicks have a connection to the extended Hackworth family but do not have the time to dig that out. Please note that Austin Hackworth Jr witnessed this deed. Augustus Austin Hackworth Sr, born ca 1746-47, died 1846, was married to Ruth Keith (Keeth, as his grandchildren and great grandchildren indicated on the Indian Claims for Reimbursement Applications listed in the Guion Miller Rolls of 1906-8). Augustus Austin was in Bedford Co Va when he entered the Rev War, later lived in Old Buncomb Co NC for several years before moving to Knox and Anderson Co TN before settling in Marion Co TN, next to Bledsoe Co. He and Ruth are buried in the Condra Cemetery in Marion Co TN. He and Ruth named two of their sons Nichodemus and Gabriel, after whom I believe to be her brothers, Nichodemus of TX and Gabriel Keith, who remained in Old Buncomb Co NC. They also named a son Samuel and there was a Samuel Keith in the Battle of Point Pleasant with Augustus Austin Hackworth who lived in several of the same areas in which are found the others. In 1815 0n a Bledsoe Co Tn petition are listed David, Ely, Nichodemus, James, Stephen and another James Keith. There are several deeds, and other court records in some of the above mentioned counties, which show ties between these families. In my research, I find that often families of different surnames moved together to different area and intermarried. I could go on but don't have time to write a book this morning. Hopefully this will give someone some leads that they would be willing to share with me. PS. Ruth Keeth is sometimes listed as Mary Ruth Keeth but I have found no documentation of that. I would be happy to hear from anyone with further info on these families. Thank you. Shirley Landen

John Hale Revolutionary War

YPSIGAL — 2008-07-22 13:25:49Z

Can anyone help me find info about John Hale born about 1753-1754 in Bedford County, VA.? I found this at http://genealogytrails.com/tenn/revwarsoldiers.html

JOHN HALE

John Hale applied for Revolutionary pension in 1833 while living in Bledsoe County, Tenn. He was born in Bedford County. Va. in 1753 or 1754. He enlisted in Bedford County. Va.. in 1776. He volunteered in Capt. Harry Bluford's Company. Lieut. John Frields, Ensign Abram Sharp. They marched to the Cherokee Country and were in the battle of Long Island. He was discharged and returned home. He went to school and re-enlisted under Capt. Charles Watkins. He had 24 months' service in all. His discharge was burned in Blount County in 1803. After the War he moved to Wythe County, Va.. then to Greene County, Tenn.. to Washington County, Tenn., to Blount County, Tenn. and then to Bledsoe County about 1813.

I think my gg grandfather John Hale was born about 1815 in Wyhte County, VA. He married Sarah Fawbush (born 1822 in Sullivan Tenn.) about 1840. My gg grandfather and his spouse Sarah are listed in the 1860 census in Magoffin County, KY.

Could this John Hale born 1753-1754 in Bedford County, VA be related to my gg grandfather?

Thanks for any help.

John Hale

Re: Hale

YPSIGAL — 2008-07-22 13:24:33Z

I found this at http://genealogytrails.com/tenn/revwarsoldiers.html

JOHN HALE

John Hale applied for Revolutionary pension in 1833 while living in Bledsoe County, Tenn. He was born in Bedford County. Va. in 1753 or 1754. He enlisted in Bedford County. Va.. in 1776. He volunteered in Capt. Harry Bluford's Company. Lieut. John Frields, Ensign Abram Sharp. They marched to the Cherokee Country and were in the battle of Long Island. He was discharged and returned home. He went to school and re-enlisted under Capt. Charles Watkins. He had 24 months' service in all. His discharge was burned in Blount County in 1803. After the War he moved to Wythe County, Va.. then to Greene County, Tenn.. to Washington County, Tenn., to Blount County, Tenn. and then to Bledsoe County about 1813.

I think my gg grandfather John Hale was born about 1815 in Wyhte County, VA. He married Sarah Fawbush (born 1822 in Sullivan Tenn.) about 1840. My gg grandfather and his spouse Sarah are listed in the 1860 census in Magoffin County, KY.

Could this John Hale born 1753-1754 in Bedford County, VA be related to my gg grandfather?

Thanks for any help.

John Hale

Re: Robersons 1811 to 1891, May be Bledsoe County Roberson

StubbyTate — 2008-06-23 12:01:32Z

I believe my original message stated that there wasn't a headstone for either so if anyone has any information on where they are buried, I'd appreciate knowing.

I'm not sure why you sound like you're mad at me.

Re: Robersons 1811 to 1891, May be Bledsoe County Roberson

glendaschroeder — 2008-06-23 11:19:36Z

Hello … In the Little Hopewell Church Cemetery I counted approximately 26 unknown gravesites that were marked with just a small mountain stone or the marker was to weathered to read any longer, and while there, I also did not find a headstone for a/any Lucy Caroline Hoge Cooley or a headstone or grave for Homer Cooley … so not sure where your information came from, my cemetery list is at the bottom of the page, along with the photo’s I took, please re-check my list by scrolling down the page to the bottom.
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnsequat/littlehopewell.ht...

I have logged and listed almost 50 cemeteries in this area and if there is a grave marker for an individual, I will document their name and dates as I see it on their marker. I do not prove or disprove their existence nor do I research who their ancestors were nor who their descendants are. Always check the original source material to develop your own conclusions.

All the best in your family research. G.S. BerryglenPlace@aol.com , Residence Sequatchie Co., TN

Re: Robersons 1811 to 1891, May be Bledsoe County Roberson

StubbyTate — 2008-06-22 23:22:08Z

I've enlisted the help of many volunteers including the ones at www.findagrave.com to find Lucy Caroline Hoge Cooley's tombstone and none can be found at Little Hopewell. She's my ggmother and the family is still looking for her headstone (if any). She died 1 month after giving birth to my grandmother.

There's also no evidence that Homer Cooley was ever born much less a headstone at Little Hopewell. My father says he doesn't exist.

If anyone can find either of these headstones or a record of their burial, please let me know. Thank you!

Robersons 1811 to 1891, May be Bledsoe County Roberson

glendaschroeder — 2008-06-22 17:11:47Z

The Little Hopewell Cemetery, Sequatchie County, TN, has been updated with photos. It can be viewed at: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnsequat/littlehopewell.ht...

Two of the oldest gravesites are: Eliza C. Roberson, 8/1/1817 – 2/19/1891 wife of S.W. Roberson, 12/5/1811 – 5/11/1878. These Robersons may be connected to the Bledsoe County, TN Robersons.

Other surnames are Bettis, Cooley, Curtis, Harmon, Johnson, Narramore, Potter, Pullin, Smith, Turner, Walters.

Re: Allen BARGER

2003-10-13 19:59:42Z

My new e-mail address is: bargercj@conwaycorp.net

My new mailing address is:
Carl Barger
3225 Vineyard Dr.
Conway, Arkansas 72032

Web Sites available

Joyce_Reece — 2007-09-18 17:09:56Z

Sharon McCormack and myself are co hosts for Tennessee Local History Network. THLHN is a system of networked websites dedicated to providing free historical information to researchers. Bledsoe County is available for adoption for any interested volunteer. You can contact sharonmc2002@aol.com or bjreece@bellsouth.net for more information. Thanks

Thomas/Mitts

marydouglass — 2008-05-19 21:49:16Z

Some years ago, I corresponded with a cousin who had a photocopy of the
divorce case for Evan Thomas vs. Matilda Mitts Thomas. I have lost
contact with that cousin. If you have that record, please contact me.
Mary Douglass

Re: Samuel Emerson Hancock

Guambaby — 2007-12-08 07:08:31Z

That could be Daniel instead of David...

Re: Samuel Emerson Hancock

Guambaby — 2007-12-08 06:09:59Z

I was working under the assumption Emberson Hancock (same page as S E Hancock in the 1900 census) was the father, but after finding them in 1880 Slick Ford, Wayne Co., KY, it turns out he wasn't in their household in 1880. However, if you look in Slick Ford, Wayne Co., KY for HANDCOCK, you will see a David and Susie HANDCOCK with several kids, one possibly "your" Samuel. He's listed as 8. Could be yours, I don't know. I'm not related, just thought I'd search the census for you.

Re: Bledsoe County Books

sherris1982 — 2007-09-18 15:11:32Z

Also David it the father of older Gilbreaths in the Area, Hugh and Andrew.
I was told by another researcher that he had a first wife and that Elizabeth was his last wife, they think her name was Hixson and the Dyes in this area have connections to the Hixson line, like they were friends etc.
Also Sarah was married in 1855 and she said she was married in Bledsoe Co, TN, but it could have been Sequatchie since the borders changed all the time, Alfreds family lived in MCMinn Co, TN See 1850 MCMinn John and Ailey Dye.
Burton Dye is listed on the 1861 Sequatchie Tax list that is Alfred, he went by Burton.

Seatons>Bledsoe Co.

GeorgiaOldham80 — 2007-12-22 19:18:16Z

I am looking for information on the daughters of James Seaton b 1806 and Peggy Groom b bet 1805-1810. The daughters were b bet 1825-1830 in Bledsoe Co. Their parents, Peggy and James, died before 1850. Can anyone see if these girls married and whom they married?

Payne family

MaryAshley51 — 2007-10-10 23:03:08Z

Looking for any info on the parents or family of Armstead Payne (b. 1807 TN). Mother was named Mary (possibly Little), name of father unknown. These are Armstead's siblings:
- Thomas PAYNE, b. 1789
- Larkin PAYNE, b. 1791, TN
- Wilie B. PAYNE, b. 1797; married Sarah OWENS, 1823
- Gaven PAYNE, b. 1800, TN; married Mary RICHARDS or RICHARDSON, 1818
- Lucy PAYNE, b. 1803
- Armstead PAYNE, b. 1807, TN; married Jane BURLESON, 1835 and Mary Louisa CROCKER, 1845
- Absolom PAYNE, b. 1807 (twin, died at birth)
- Elizabeth J. PAYNE, b. 1810, TN; married Edmond LITTLE, 1830

Any info greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Jewell in Tenn

robertlong173 — 2007-09-25 03:58:42Z

Trying to find any info about George Jewell family

listed on 1850 census in Bledsoe Co Tn Eastern dist

possibly had 2 bros James M Jewell b.1826 and J.L Jewell b.1830
any info appr.
reply or email robertlong@centurytel.net

Savage Pike

ewttys — 2008-05-05 11:11:02Z

Does anyone have any information on Savage Pike/Road? My ancestor A.B. Ewton was involved in a "Jury of View" along with others in the southern part of old Bledsoe Co. (before Sequatchie Co. was formed). I haven't heard very many references to it, or where exactly it runs. Thanks.

Robert Ewton

Re: Bledsoe County Books

janpattonharlow — 2007-09-18 17:14:06Z

If you don't mind, can you look to see if there are any Randolph/Reed/or Shrum/Schrum names in the book?

Thank you

Re: Bledsoe County Books

janpattonharlow — 2007-09-18 17:11:22Z

Oops! I forgot to name names for the marriages I am looking for in Bledsoe Co. from 1815 to 1850. They are Randolph/Reed/Shrun/Schrum. Sorry about that. Thank you.

Jan

Re: Bledsoe County Books

janpattonharlow — 2007-09-18 17:09:30Z

Melissa, I'd like to know of any marriages in Bledsoe Co. before 1850 and after 1815 if you can find any.

Thanks, Jan

Re: Bledsoe County Books

janpattonharlow — 2007-09-18 17:05:23Z

Melissa, good to talk to you again. Would you mind to do look-ups in the first three books for any Randolphs, Reeds or Shrums. Then let me know what I owe you when you send.

My home address is: Jan Patton, 2825 Countrybrook Dr., K-12, Palm Harbor, Fl. 34684. Thanks a lot.

Jan
jpatton@ij.net

Re: Bledsoe County Books

janpattonharlow — 2007-09-18 16:59:12Z

I hope you don't mind me doing a quick "butt in", but can you tell me how to gain access to the County Chancery Minutes? Thank you.

Jan
jpatton@ij.net

Hale, Dowlen/Doolen,Hixson, King, Alexander family info needed

webzone5 — 2008-03-13 13:13:46Z

I am trying to locate info on the following family--
James( bn 1825--died after 1900) and Mary(bn Nov 1816--d aft 1900) Hale of Bledsoe County. I believe they had the following children Joseph bn 1854, Frances, bn 1856 and Elen bn 1858. All in Bledsoe County, TN.

I also believe that this same Mary was married before to a man named Dowlen or Doolen--possibly Samuel Dowlen. This marriage took place in Knox County, TN in 1840. There were children from this marriage--Nancy Elizabeth Dowlen bn 1846 and Mary/ Martha Dowlen bn abt 1844.

Nancy E Dowlen is believed to have married John H(arrison) Hixson and had several children.

Martha/Mary is believed to have married a ?? Alexander.

Joseph Hale is believed to have married a Lydia Dickens/Deakins.

Frances/Fanny Hale is believed to have married a William Richard King.

Thank you in advance for any assistance in more info on this group of people.

Re: Hoge (Hogue) Family

BIGJIM123 — 2008-01-03 03:21:05Z

sorry i have nothing.

Re: Hoge (Hogue) Family

MichaelSuiter — 2008-01-03 03:04:12Z

My great-grandfather was Edgar Elmore Houge, who is the E. E. in that 1880 census. The entire family moved to Montgomery County, TN sometime around 1890. Nathaniel died on Jan 5, 1892 and is buried in Macedonia Cemetery there. Angeline was actually Eliza Angeline. In the 1900 census in Montgomery County she is listed as Ann. She died in 1910. I've seen her last name as Marrs and Morris. I'm not sure which is correct.

My great-grandmother was Elizabeth Hogue, born about 1872, apparently from another branch of the Hogue family. Have you run across any information on her in your research?

Re: Bledsoe County Books: Smith and Lamb

juliajohnson07 — 2008-05-31 12:08:34Z

thanks so much for your help.

Julia

Re: Bledsoe County Books: Smith and Lamb

juliajohnson07 — 2008-05-26 06:07:20Z

Melissa:
Is it possible that you might be able to find marriage record for the below in Bledsoe Co. This is my GGGgrandfather, found his and wife's burial site in Bledsoe County, but cannot find his parents: William Harrison Smith, B between 1850/1853, died 1897. Married Eliza E Lamb, born 1857, d 1939, married before 1874 in Bledsoe Co. Am wanting to find William Harrison Smith parents so I can move forward. Have tried for 8 years off and on. Thanks so much. Julia Smith Johnson

Re: Bledsoe County Books: Smith and Lamb

juliajohnson07 — 2008-05-26 06:06:56Z

Re: Bledsoe County Books

fsalter — 2007-09-21 06:31:49Z

Sherri,

Rhea Co., TN Deed Book A
16 Dec 1807 Recorded July Session 1808
Deed from John Hackett to James Galbreath for 200 Acres on Cove Fork of Sale Creek for $200. Witnesses: Joseph Johnson, John Johnson, Robert Patterson.

This land is in Cranmore Cove and extends from foot of Lone Mt. on east to foot of Waldens Ridge in the area south of the Fork of Sale Creek; the mountain branch at this intersection is known as Galbreath Branch. The common boundary between the 19,000 acre and the 20,000 acre grants was a due west line and crossed Cranmore Cove at Galbreaths Branch, crossing the main vally at dividing line between waters of Sale and Richland creeks, several hundred feet north of Crystal Springs

James Galbrath and his wife Jane Nailor Galbrath died leaving minor children. His brother and Patrick Martin were executors and guardians. The heirs later sued and recovered of Patrick Martin judgement for maladministration of the estate.
+++++++

Any help? He had to be related to your family.
+++++++
As a side note. I have two of the females in my database that maybe you can help with where they come from. I have a Nancy born 1797 married to a James Worthington and an Elizabeth born around the same time married to Joseph Sherrill.

Fred Salter

Re: Bledsoe County Books

fsalter — 2007-09-18 00:53:53Z

Here's my notes so far I've compiled today on David Gilbreath.

Fred

1830 Bledsoe Co., TN Census Page 266 02110001-0101001
David between 50-60 yrs., 2 sons between 5-10, 1 son between 10-15, 1 son between 15-20
Wife between 40-50, 1 daughter between 5-10, 1 daughter between 15-20.

1840 Bledsoe Co., TN Census page 28 District 9 00020001-1000101
David between 50-60 yrs., 2 sons between 15-20
Wife between 40-50 yrs., 1 daughter between 0-5, 1 daughter between 20-30

Bledsoe County Court Minutes Abstract Page 400 February Session 1846.
Jonathan Pope, Robert Ownes, John B. Crozier Appointed to set apart one years provisions for widow Gilbreth, widow of David Gilbreth, deceased.

He probably died late 1845 early 1846.

Name: David Gilbreath
State: TN
County: Bledsoe County
Township: No Township Listedtx
Year: 1815
Record Type: Petitioner's List
Database: TN Early Census Index

Bledsoe Co., TN Civil Districts and Tax Lists
District 9 - 1837 David Gilbreath and Hugh F. Gilbreath
District 9 - 1838 David Gilbreath
District 10 - 1939 Samuel K. Gilbreath
District 9 - 1839 David Gilbreath

Re: Bledsoe County Books

fsalter — 2007-09-18 00:28:01Z

Who was his first wife and mother to his children?
You're saying that it wasn't the Elizabeth who was in the 1850 census with daughter Sarah. Her age was given as 43 which would have made her born 1807. The 1830 and 1840 census both say she was between 40 and 50. Let's assume she was 40 in 1830 and 50 in 1840. That would have given us a birth date of 1790. Not the same as our Elizabeth in the 1850 census born in 1807. I see why you feel she is a second wife. Maybe a Hixon I still don't know that either. If you have the name of the first wife I'll note it. I'll keep an eye out for other info on the family.
Fred

Re: Bledsoe County Books

fsalter — 2007-09-17 21:59:57Z

Found them on the 1860 and 1870 Census. I'll keep an eye for tie-ins to the family I'm working on. When and where would Sarah have married Alfred?
Fred

Re: AGEE family

juli671 — 2007-10-13 21:45:05Z

I have some limited information on Ambrose Ambers Agee and Elizabeth Lusk. I know they moved to Dent County MO in the late 1830's-early 1840's. I found their daughter, Mary E. "Polly" Agee Cox in the 1840 Crawford County MO (Dent Co was created in 1851 from Crawford and Shannon Counties) census with spouse George Washington Cox and their 1st 2 children. My information says GW and Polly were married in Crawford Co in abt 1839, but first child was supposed to have been born 1838 in Meigs Co TN. Any idea where/when they were married? I'm at a dead end with GW - no parents!

David Arthur s/o David and Elizabeth

mother9earth — 2008-05-25 18:17:32Z

I have found David Arthur in the 1860 and 1880 census. I have search 1870 Wright Twp Greene Co IN page by page and cannot find this family. Does anyone know where he was in this year.

mother9earth@yahoo.com

John & Lizzie Payne Family of Bledsoe Co, TN

abbywilde93 — 2007-10-28 01:03:09Z

Does anyone have any info on the John & Lizzie Payne family of Bledsoe Co? They had 2 sons Wood & Lonas who were deaf and a daughter Eula who married James B. Miller. Lizzie was a Billingsley. I'm looking for any additional info on the family and any pictures.

Thanks,

Bridget

Cooper Family

bkay55 — 2008-03-18 19:48:58Z

Searching for information on Cooper family living in Bledsoe County on the 1850 Census. Mother is Delilah and children are William, Mary, Sarah A., Elizabeth, James L., Eliza, and John. Sarah married Jesse Colvard and stayed in Bledsoe County, Elizabeth married a Tennyson and then a Hunter from Warren County. Does anyone have any information on the rest of the children or any information on the Father (perhaps Pleasant Cooper?). Delilah's maiden name could be Watkins or perhaps Walker.

Re: AGEE family

SnapnTurtle — 2007-10-14 15:44:48Z

Don't worry about the dates not matching up to family stories. Just use them as a guideline but not as concrete information.

Case in point: My Great Grandmother was born 2 March 1895. Proven by a delayed birth certificate. She was the oldest child. I looked everywhere for a marriage certificate for her parents. I finally found it. They got married 24 December 1895. Proven by a marriage record. Her parents got married after she was born. She was nearly a year old when they got married.

I was like you. I thought they would have gotten married before. Using the birth date as a guideline, look a little before and after. Since I have started using this trick, I have brought down no telling how many brick walls. It seems alot of my family decided to start up housekeeping before saying the "I do's".

Hope this helps!
Joetta

Samuel Emerson Hancock

prattsm55 — 2007-12-08 05:30:19Z

I am searching for information regarding Samuel Emerson Hancock, born Jan 1874 in Kentucky (1900 Census). His parents were also born in Kentucky. His wife was Ollie possibly Johnson they had 5 children by the 1910 census Annie, Willie, Cora, Frank & Ames. Samuel and Ollie along with Ross are buried in Rigsby Cemetery, in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. I can not find Samuel in the 1880 census records to link him to his parents either in Tenn or Kentucky. Can anyone provide a clue or a link? Thanking you in advance for any assistance.

Re: Bledsoe County Books: Smith and Lamb

sgoins173 — 2008-05-29 14:20:25Z

The book Lamb and Allied Families by James L. Mohon, page 280 gives William Harrison Smith's parents as William and Lizabeth. In the 1860 Bledsoe County census, household 477-477 Harrison Smith, age 10, is in household of William and Betsey Smith. Next door, hh 478, are William Smith, Sr., age 77, and Polly, age 74. In 1870 Bledsoe, Dist 9, Roberson's Crossroads, hh #96-96, Harrison Smith, age 17 is in household of William and Lizebeth, Sr. Smith. In Bledsoe County 1850, hh#122-122 are William and Mary Smith, both born NC, and family.I believe this is your family, and that William, Sr. and Polly/Mary are the grandparents of
Harrison. Hope this will help. There are no Bledsoe County marriage records prior to 1908. Sara Goins