Bradley - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Harry Lawrence Odlum Smith

philippa1950 — 2013-04-16 06:52:04Z

Have found Harry on Tennessee Naturalization Records 1967. He has lived in Tennessee since 1950. Harry was born in Glasgow Scotland. Still looking for more information on him, career and family. Thanks Philippa.

Photos of Family of Richard & Mary (Campbell) Lawson

vernonandginny — 2013-04-10 15:43:34Z

Does anyone have photos of Russell Buford Lawson, Richard
Tate Lawson, George W Lawson, Mary Ann (Lawson) Higgins,
and Elizabeth Jane (Lawson) Carroll ? They were siblings of
my gggrandfather, William Eligah Lawson.

Re: Cowan family / Mary Cowan ~ Bradley Co. mid 1800's

j_cowan1948 — 2013-04-01 21:37:41Z

Joan, did you ever get any replies to this post you made in 2003?
I only recently began reading the message boards and noticed yours since my ggg-grandfather was David C Cowan from Bradley Co, TN and had a daughter (Mary E) in about 1853. She died in 1891 and her headstone said she was still a Cowan so I don't think she was ever married.
I have not been able to make a positive connection to David C's father but some others in the family believe it was one of the Andrew Cowans there in the 1850 and 1860 Census'.
Mary A (wife of John N) was the only Mary in the 1850 Census, and John and Mary, Andrew P, and (my) David C all had a child named Mary in the 1860 Census.

Harry Lawrence Odlum Smith

philippa1950 — 2013-02-23 09:31:21Z

Hi, Looking for Harry, last known address is 860 Harle Ave Cleveland. Got this address from his fathers death cert who died in England in 1990. I have found 2 marriages for him on Tennessee marriages. He is my 1st cousin and would love to know if he is still alive as he is about 20 or 30 years older than me.Thanks Philippa

Godfrey

dmgwilliamson — 2013-02-12 19:44:46Z

Looking for any information on a Lizzie Godfrey maiden name was Jones. Lizzie was married to Traynor Cleveland Godfrey (aka Cleve) November 9, 1908 and they had nine sons. Cleve passed away March 24, 1950 in Cleveland, Bradley County. I believe Lizzie died between 1956 and 1960. I live in South Carolina and I have tried everything I can think of to locate my great grandmother and her side of the family with no luck without traveling to Tennessee. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Donna Godfrey Williamson

Districts and Zoning in 1860

dboeh1 — 2013-01-17 08:25:29Z

My ancestor owned land in the fifth district. I am familiar with Bradley County, but I do not know where the fifth district was at that time. Also, I have a reference to property on the "NE corner of sect 14 Township 3 and Rance 1----went on basis line Ocoee Elisa----. I do not have a township map showing the townships in 1860. Can anyone help me? Thanks

Districts and Zoning in 1860

dboeh1 — 2013-01-17 08:25:09Z

Re: COL. BEN CLEVELAND

dsruth — 2012-12-29 19:02:45Z

Thank you so much for the information. Col. Benjamin Cleveland is my 6th Great Grandfather.

Dianne Snyder Rutherford

Re: COL. BEN CLEVELAND

jamess7862 — 2012-12-29 17:34:27Z

Yes, It could be in place by April 19, 2013...i

COL. BEN CLEVELAND

dsruth — 2012-12-20 07:23:20Z

I was wondering if they have started on the Statue of Col. Benjamin Cleveland in Cleveland, Tn. Thanks in advances for any information.

Dianne Snyder Rutherford

Re: Bradley Co. Tenn. Macedonia Cemetary

nchls21 — 2012-12-11 08:13:59Z

Much info is listed under tngenweb.org/bradley/. Followed the trail to many links including census online for hughes surname and macedonia cemetery (listing for macedonia in east cleveland and felker). Good luck:)

Re: Bradley County Books

nchls21 — 2012-12-11 07:52:08Z

Hello,

I am hoping you can help me with some information regarding my family. I have been able to locate 1862 tax assessment list for Bradley County, Tn for my family E.F. Dawn (Edward Dawn), Dist 12, 130 acres mf pg 37. I am trying to find more specifically his actual location of residence. I believe his son Samuel may have also lived at the same location with his family. I don't know if this stayed in the family or if he eventually sold all his property, etc. Thank you so much for you help~ Jen

Re: Bradley County Books

nchls21 — 2012-12-11 07:51:33Z

Kilgore/ Killgore/ kilgour

pamelaenns51 — 2012-11-25 19:52:28Z

I have been trying to info on William C Kilgore. The 1900 Census states he was in living in Louisiana with his wife Ida Mae Dempsey and there children. The 1910 puts him in Arkansas. He was born between 1863-1870 is my guess. He states that he & both parents were born in Tennesse. He was married around 1896 location unknown. I am assuming he died between 1914-1920. I found his wife and children in Arkansas 1920 Census, shows her as widow and their last child was born in 1913. That is how I figured his possible death year. ny thread at all would sure be appreciated.

Re: Romines-Young

nkg15851 — 2012-11-12 21:22:40Z

MY email is Nancy Gates nkg1585@hotmail.com

Re: Romines-Young

nkg15851 — 2012-11-12 21:21:01Z

I am not sure, my husbands mother was Ruby Young Gates and on my side of the family my great great grandmother was Unity Mowery Young. They all were also from Bradley County,TN

Re: Romines-Young

RickMcEuen — 2012-11-05 02:52:38Z

I have a John Young, father of Malinda Young, wife of my gggrandfather Rufus McEwen, who was born in 1834 in Georgetown, Bradley County, TN. Any connection?

Rick McEuen

Rachel McAllister ABT 1835 Bradley County

patrick_mcallister1 — 2012-09-28 22:18:33Z

Looking for information on her marriage. She is my GGrandmother who had three sons John C. 1852, James Richard 1861 (My GrandPa)& John M. 1867. She was a widow in the 1870 census living with Mathew & Jane McAllister with her 3 sons. In the 1880 census, she is living with her son John C. James Richard death certificate in 1919 lists mother & father unknown by my Grandmother who was married to him in his latter years.

In the 1880 census Mathew & Jane were living near or with A.J. McAllister & his family in Bradley county.

Can someone steer me in the right direction?

I tried to contact the Bradley County Genealogy Society via mail but my package was returned as unclaimed.

Patrick McAllister

Re: Orr Family

michaellink1 — 2012-09-08 23:21:16Z

Would they be related to Robert "Bob" Orr who married Emma Dunn? Bob Orr was from Polk Co. He had a daughter Margaret who married we think a "Clark". For some reason death or divorce Margaret married William Lingerfelt, also of Polk Co. William Link and entire family changed their name to Link around WW I.

Re: Bradley County Books

patrick_mcallister1 — 2012-08-07 17:57:40Z

Melissa,
I am trying to find out information about my family. My Dad's father was James Richard McAllister born 1860 per 1870 census. He died in 23 Feb 1919 from a railroad accident as note on the death certificate. This was his second marriage to Hattie (Frady),Loving,Bishop. They were married in 1913 her 3rd marriage. My father is Roy McAllister born 1916 who was their only son by the marriage.

James Richard had two brothers John C. born 1852 & John M. born 1867 & their mother was Rachel who was a widow in the 1870 census living with her sons with Mathew & Jane McAllister who probaly were her in-laws. In 1880 census she was living with her son John C.

I need to know if there is any information on who Rachel was married to & any information about Mathew, Jane, & James Richard, & Rachel.

You can view my tree Patrick McAlister Family Tree.

My dad Roy changed his first name to Roger as noted in my tree info.

I am at a road block. This might save me a trip to Cleveland, TN from IL.

Thanks,
Patrick McAllister, Belleville, IL

Re: ANATOLE SUBDIVISION GRAVEYARD

abowman9374 — 2012-08-03 08:50:44Z

William is my ggg grandfather. I looked for his gravestone last fall and couldn't find it. Many of the stones were destroyed when anatole was built. I have a friend who is friends with the Eldridge family who previously owned the property and I am awaiting a call from them regarding grave locations.

Re: JOHN THURMAN, MARY ANN DAVIS, SANDIDGES OF BRADLEY AND POLK CO TENNESSEE

LindaC6359 — 2012-07-17 04:24:45Z

I have a Thurman family, and some of them lived in Poke co,most of the Thurman family lived in Mcminn co or Rea Co.
I have letters dating back in 1877 from my ggggrandmother
to her family here in Missouri, they lived in Rae,Mcminn,Poke and at first Blount co. last in Hambeltion co

Re: Obit look up request

linda_garza75 — 2012-07-04 19:01:21Z

The dates listed are incorrect. I know because my grandmother, Geneva Caylor passed away first. I was at her funeral, and Maude Elder was also at the funeral, and I spoke with her.

Re: Presley L Carden

craftymom781 — 2012-06-19 13:35:48Z

Once again, trying to contact you. I can't seem to reach you, but I figure if I keep leaving posts in different places you might one day see one of them. If that ever happens, please email me at craftymom78@gmail.com. Hope to hear from you soon :-)

1946 Commencement program for Central High School

bdooley100 — 2012-06-17 19:43:47Z

In going through some old materials from a deceased friend, I found a program for the Thirtieth Annual Commencement, 1946, Central High School of Bradley County. Interesting to see in the list of "Boys," asterisks beside the names of those "In Service." All the class members are listed. I have no need for it and wonder if there is anyone who would like to have it.

I also found an Order of Worship for the Big Spring Baptist Church, Samuel Melton, Pastor, from 17 Nov 1946. I hate to throw away papers like this, so I hope there is someone who could use them

Re: Bruce McJunkin Bible

MLea1980 — 2012-06-13 02:44:35Z

Dear Sir,

My name is Matt Lea and I am the 4th great grandson of Daniel McJunkin. I would be very interested in the bible for which you speak. Do you have any pictures of the artifact or would you be willing to sell it? Daniel married Jane Chesney and they had a son, Samuel McJunkin, who was my 3rd great grandfather. My family are very proud of the rich American Revolutionary history our family has in service to the United States. Thank you.

Re: Bradley County Books

bamaray — 2012-06-11 22:24:37Z

Melissa,
are you still willing to do lookups? if so please contact me at blair_elizabeth@rocketmail.com. I sure could use your help.
Liz

Thomas Goins born1854

jbergstr — 2012-05-08 15:42:24Z

I am searching for the father of Thomas Goins born in Bradley County, TN April 20, 1854. His mother was Mary Ann Poe she was born Aug. 5, 1845 in Bradley.
She was very young and not married. The family has no record of Thomas' father and never spoke of him.

I am willing to pay any cost connected with this search.

I can be contacted at
jbergstr@amerytel.net
phone 715-268-9523

Looking for a Griggs or Greggs born or from the Cleveland TN area

chkelley73 — 2012-05-07 20:12:23Z

I am looking for a connection, Its either a Greggs or Griggs which was born around 1945. He would have been US Army and a Vietnam Veteran. First name was or may have sounded like Lorin E. Would have been stationed in Georgia around 1971. Found only a death record of a Lorin E Griggs but no one or information to collaborate if this is the same person. I believe he would have had a father that had passed around 1970 +/- a year or two. Have more information to help piece together if this is the same person. I Just would like to find relatives of the one i am looking for.

V/r,
A lost relative....

Re: Wade

beeswalther — 2012-04-07 19:24:52Z

I know your post is pretty old. Did you ever get an answer to your question? I've been looking at the family of Jarrett's sister Malissa Wade McClelland.

Re: Marney marriages

miss_pbfh — 2012-03-20 19:02:25Z

I am the Stephanie Marney who married Anthony Souther.

What are you looking for ?

Re: Bradley County Books

msviolet212 — 2012-03-16 21:08:52Z

I have Jarretts in my line from this area,I will check my tree to look for the names and dates you have mentioned.Or you can email me (put Jarrett Tree in the subject line)and I will send you access to view my tree and you can check it yourself. msviolet212@yahoo.com

Re: Bradley County Books

ecss12830 — 2012-03-13 00:12:41Z

TN death certificates are now available on Familysearch.org. I know there is a Lige Jarrett, from Carter Co., on FindAgrave

Re: JOHN THURMAN, MARY ANN DAVIS, SANDIDGES OF BRADLEY AND POLK CO TENNESSEE

Shadow147455 — 2012-03-05 19:59:28Z

I believe we are working on the same Thurman tree if u have found any info it would be very helpful

Re: Native American Starr Family

Myshorts — 2012-02-23 06:00:40Z

Emmett Starr was a Doctor that wrote I think 2 Books. He is Cherokee and lived in TN. If my memory serves me right he is from the same area. Please take the time to look them up. You mostly can get them on film at the Family History Center. My library had a copy. There is interlibrary loans too. Hope this helps.

Re: Marney marriages

marybc176 — 2012-02-02 17:40:36Z

Thank you. I'll do that.

Re: Marney marriages

attocat — 2012-02-01 21:53:15Z

If you don't already have the info you need, here's a suggestion: use some of the free people search engines to look for TREW, SOUTHER, MARNEY in Cleveland, Tennessee, then make a few phone calls.

Might pay off.

Marney marriages

marybc176 — 2011-12-16 00:50:17Z

Can anyone identify the following people or their parents or grandparents?

Giner Lee Marney + Maurin Reece Trew-5 Aug 1989 Bradley [possibly Ginger Lee Marney]

Stephanie Ann Marney + Anthony Joseph Souther-10 Nov 1997 Bradley

Thank you, Mary Childress

Sam Giles

MargaretGiles96 — 2011-09-01 15:51:30Z

I am trying to find anyone who knew or was related to Sam Giles 2/29/1904-1/2/1987 last placed he lived was in the Bradley Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Cleveland. Trying to find a photo of him, stories, history or any family members. He was married to my husband's grandmother and was the father of 9 children in Indiana back in the 20's-30's

McKinley obit in Cleveland please

pjskelton919 — 2011-08-20 22:00:02Z

Would appreciate an obit for Raymond &/or his wife Opal:

RAYMOND McKINLEY - d. Mar 1986, Cleveland, Tn.
OPAL McKINLEY - d. Oct 1993, Cleveland, Tn.

Dudley Hickum Brooks Obituary look up please

peggydalton58 — 2011-08-19 01:28:49Z

I need to know if some kind soul would look up a copy of an obit for Dudley Hickum Brooks of the town of Cleveland, County of Bradley. He was born 22 of March 1879 and per the SSI doc it stated died Sept 1966 in Knoxville Knox County Tenn.
I can be reached via here or at my email address of
Peggy Druck greeneyedlady19582000@yahoo.com

Thanking you in advance for the assistance

Re: GEREN/GARREN, Seaborn Jackson 1844-1930

willownsrn — 2011-08-06 12:37:06Z

I have a copy of his death certificate. Will send u a copy if u like.

GEREN/GARREN, Seaborn Jackson 1844-1930

savasnia — 2011-06-13 18:56:44Z

I am the 3X's Grt. Granddaughter of Seaborn/Seborn Jackson GARREN/GEREN born March 1844 in North Carolina [most likely Cherokee County]

Seaborn's given name and surname were spelled as many ways as you could possibly think of. He resided in NC, GA, and TN. He died in Bradley County, TN on the 18th December 1930 and he was a Union soldier in the Civil War.

I have other information and I am looking to compare with other descendants. Thank you.

Re: Mark Shields

LHoltGalvin — 2011-06-03 03:07:53Z

I home school my 14 year old daughter, and also am busy trying to complete everything before the end of the school year. Is the woman you talk to my dad's aunt Martha by any chance?

Re: Mark Shields

jbrookie82 — 2011-06-03 00:19:38Z

I don't have time right now to look up my records as I am school teacher and am trying to finish up the school year. Things are very busy now, but will settle down in a couple of weeks and we can talk specifics after I look through my research. In the meantime, I am happy to say that we have found a match! I currently live in Lakeland, FL, but basically my entire family still lives in Cleveland (Bradley County), TN including one of Mark's granddaughters who is still living. She is my great aunt and I talk to her every couple of weeks. She is about 85 years old. I knew my grandmother had told me (when she was alive) that part of the family was from California.

Re: Mark Shields

LHoltGalvin — 2011-06-02 17:36:37Z

I'm in California. I believe Mark Shields to be my 2G Grandfather. My grandmother wrote in her bible that her father, Frank Shields, was the son of Mark E. Shields and Martha Plank. Frank was born born in 1890. Her bible lists the following as siblings to Frank: Charley, Zona, Harrison, Mae, Myrtle, M.E., Chassie, Bruce, and Ina.

I found a marrige record for Mark E. Shields and Martha Matthews for 1 Dec 1895 in Bradley County, TN. That would indicate that Frank and Charley were born before this marriage and that Zona, who's birthday was given as 13 Mar 1896, was born three months after the marriage.

The 1900 census for Bradley County, TN shows Mark, Martha, and 3 year old Harrison as the only members of this houshold. This census states that Martha was 27 and the mother of 4 children, with only 3 alive at the time of the census. I have never been able to find Martha Plank Shields, Frank, Charley, or Zona in any census records for 1900. Either Charley or Zona must have died before this census in 1900. I have been trying to find out what happened to Martha Plank. Was she divorced from Mark or did she die? Also, what happened to Frank, Charley and Zona? Do you have any answers to these questions?

I have not been able to determine who Mark's parents were. I have not found him in the 1880 census.

Where are you located?

Re: Mark Shields

jbrookie82 — 2011-06-02 01:02:17Z

Where do you live? Was Mark Shields related to you? I am just a beginner at genealogy and have not worked on any of my stuff in over a year, but I would like to talk more.

Re: Mark Shields

LHoltGalvin — 2011-06-01 17:47:21Z

I never received notice that anyone responded to my initial post. I would very much like to be in contact with you and share information about this family.

Re: Need help researching

thomasker2 — 2011-04-21 19:09:38Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1930 is the last available census at this time.

Facts you should know about the early census records -
All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.
NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces +++

Re: Watkins in Bradley County, TN

Joyce1812va1 — 2011-04-21 16:53:16Z

Not finding much on Ralph and Edith with children.
Was able to go back and find Ralph with mother and siblings.

1930 Bradley TN
WATKINS
viva V 31 head 1899 tn
Joseph D 15, roy 13, Ethel M 8, Lester R. 10, Evaline D 6

1920 Bradley TN
WATKINS
viva V 22, Jos. D 4, roy M 2

Seems viva V. Lee married Willie Watkins on may 3 1914 in Bradley TN

In both census, she is listed as head as well as married.
Nothing found except marriage rec. showing Willie.

viva Lee is found in
1900 Bradley TN
LEE
John 33
persia L 18
vivia V 2
may B 7 months