Cannon - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Ready/Gaither Cemetery

kbennettntn — 16 Aug 2008 3:09:27 GMT

Can anyone help me with the location of Ready/Gaither Cemetery? If it is in location of the Culpepper community, Cannon County. Trying to find Lock Creek Road/Bryson Hollow Road. Any assistance is appreciated.

Thanks

Photograph of Joe Buchanan Haley and Bertha L. Davenport Haley's family - Help identify individuals

jengilliam — 30 Sep 2008 4:09:57 GMT

I have a picture of Joe Buchanan Haley and Bertha L. Davenport Haley's family and unknown others.
We are unsure where the picture was taken but believe it to be in the mid to late 1920's in either Cannon County, TN or Warren County, TN. If you recognize any of these individuals or the location, please email me at the address listed on the picture.

http://web.blomand.net/~jengilliam/haley.jpg

(the photo is large so you may need to click to enlarge it in your browser window)

Thanks!

Jennifer Gilliam

Polly Odom

jimy1959 — 20 Sep 2008 4:05:35 GMT

Looking to see if anyone has anything on Polly Odom. She was the wife of James S. Odom of Cannon County. I know James died in 1911 but I've never seen anything about what happened to Polly or when she died or where she or he was buried.

Also, interested in finding out more about 2 of their children in particular.

Cantrell (daughter)
Gus (son)

Both of these were listed in the 1900 Cannon County census but weren't listed in the 1910 Census as being in the household and the number of living children for the mother Polly changed from 6 to 8 during the time between the censuses....Indicating to me that both of these children died. Cantrell would have been 8 to 18 years old and Gus would have 15 to 25 years old between the censuses. If you have any thing to share or need more info please email me at computerwizard1959@gmail.com

Thanks,
Jim

Will do LOOKUPS in Cannon Co., TN

Kristi Moffitt — 9 Aug 2005 5:06:05 GMT

I will do lookups for Cannon Co. TN.
Kristi Moffitt
kkcem@blomand.net

1914 Death Certificate, Serena Campbell

kristimoffitt — 17 Nov 2004 6:27:34 GMT

I have a copy of a death certificate from 1914 for Serena CAMPBELL who died January 2, 1914 in Cannon County, Tennessee. She was 67 years, 10 mos, and 8 days. Her date of birth is March 25, 1846.
Father: Allen MORGAN
Mother: Sylvia BARRETT

If anyone is interested in further information, just email me at kkcem@blomand.net and I will be glad to answer any questions about the document.
Kristi Moffitt

Margaret, America Hall, Duncan, Lemmons

RebeccaRose53 — 26 Aug 2008 6:58:28 GMT

Are there any Hall family researchers out there who could tell me something about Margaret and America Hall? (shown as Menca in another census) I would like to know Margaret's maiden name, and what happened to her, if possible. She is shown as head of house in the 1850 Cannon Co. census, Bradyville, with one daughter age 2, America. In 1860 America/Menca Hall is living in a Duncan/Lemmons household, now age twelve, and apparently orphaned. Anyone know of this little family? Regards, Rebecca

need lookup, please

RebeccaRose53 — 21 Aug 2008 8:23:29 GMT

I understand there is a court record for a divorce of William D. Duncan from Frances (Franky) Benson Duncan (Cannon Co. around 1840??) I'm trying to sort out the details of this particular Duncan ancestor, and he seems to have divorced, remarried, went insane and died all in a short space of time. Wondering if this is the same person...
Any help appreciated, Rebecca

Where is SAM MITCHELL?

Lori — 13 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Samuel Finis Mitchell born abt. 1861 in or around the Cannon County area. Moved west to Oklahoma before 1882. Died in Indian Territory, Oklahoma in 1892. No records were required or kept at this time in Indian Territory, Oklahoma. No info on parents or siblings.

Married Maggie Loutisha Holland in 1882

All children born in Indian Territory, Oklahoma. Hope one of his children's names is a "family name"
James Lafayette b. 1883
Samuel Florence b. 1885
Lula Mae b. 1889
Maude Glatha b. 1890
Bertie Charles abt. 1891
Jackson Moses b. 1892

Thank you

William "Bill" D. Campbell b1879 Graveyard marker

kencamp214 — 12 Nov 2006 12:18:49 GMT

This is the tombstone for Bill D. Campbell, son of Henry Campbell & Cynthia Ann Melton

Short Mountain

pattypoo37042 — 29 Oct 2005 1:44:53 GMT

Some one please tell me how big was short mountain! My grandparents and families came from there. When I try to research, I find a lot of comments about Short Mt. How many families lived there? The family name I am looking for is McDougal. Thanks for any replies.

Bogle Research: Cannon County

patspradley1 — 14 Jul 2008 2:39:51 GMT

I am nearing completion of a study I have been working on for many years of the Bogle descendants who are from the Wilson, Cannon, Rutherford, Warren & DeKalb County areas.
Beginning with William & Mary Bogle PA – NC and their children Samuel & Martha Bogle, I have compiled records on 3900+ descendants and 629 surnames. These records cover the late 1700’s to early 1900’s. My intent is to publish this manuscript in the near future making it available for all Bogle and allied family researchers. It is nearing 400 pages and will be indexed.
If you would like to make sure your line is included feel free to contact me for inclusion in this manuscript. I may already have your information but do have some unidentified families. You may also have additional information to add or if after reviewing your information I may also have additional research to share with you.
Due to time constraints, I am not in the position to answer questions on unidentified ancestors you are trying to find so please don’t ask unless you are sure you are of this group of Bogle’s.

Thank you and happy hunting!

Pat Spradley
patspradley (at) yahoo (dot) com

Barrett Family

dearme58 — 9 Jul 2008 10:18:46 GMT

Thank you so much,this has helped a lot.
Linda

John Barrett Family

dearme58 — 14 Mar 2008 1:03:20 GMT

John Barrett b.abt 1805 N. Carolina d. Cannon Co. Tn.
-mar-Elizabeth Morgan
Children
F.Rachel Ann b.abt 1829-Tn
M.Haman b.abt 1831-Tn
?.C.Marion b.abt1833-Tn
M.Abraham Barton b.11 Jan 1834 Cannon,Tn d. 14 Jan 1924
Kingston,Hunt,Texas -Mar-Martha E Elkins 1837-1914
M.John-b.abt1839-Tn
F.Sarah b.abt 1841-Tn
F.Emily D b.abt1843-Tn
F.Margaret A b.abt1844-Tn
F,Annis b.abt1846-Tn
Any help would be greatly appreciated,I have searched Cannon Co records on line can not find them in cematary record's,marriage record's or death record's just a couple of census on John.
Thank You,
Linda Wilson
(dearme58@yahoo.com)

A. Burnett d 1848-1850 & Nancy Kuykendall in Cannon Co.

goldpony2004 — 7 Apr 2008 12:08:50 GMT

I am seeking information on the Burnett/Kuykendall families. I found a potential will for A. Burnett (name possibly Angus, Agus, Atchael, August) which was listed in the Tennessee index of Wills and Administrations. The only information in the index was: A. Burnett 1848 ib - 1 - 49. Is there any way to find out who this A. Burnett is before I pay the state to search it for me? Is there any way to get an obituary for this person? Children of my Burnett who may be mentioned; Mary, William, Patrick, Richard, Thomas, Benjamin, James & Sarah. We're trying to find the parents of A. Burnett and wife Nancy Kuykendall. Thank you.

Thank you

Parker F. Tedder m. Sarah A. Keaton d/o Peter A. Keaton

chuckml — 25 Jan 2004 10:12:37 GMT

I am looking for any info available on the Keaton families that migrated from Patrick Co., VA to Cannon Co., TN area. I also know very little about the Tedders. I have access to the R.A. Dennis manuscripts posted online, but am finding them confusing.
The following is my line starting with my 3g-gparents: Parker Franklin Tedder (b. abt 1838, TN) m. Sarah Annie Keaton; Sarah was d/o Peter A. Keaton & Jane Keaton (m. 1833 in Patrick Co. VA); Jane was d/o Zack Keaton & Susan Elizabeth Adams.
Does anyone have any info on the parents of P.F. Tedder? His son John B. Tedder m. Mary T. Williams (b. Nov 1866, TN) about 1887. Mary T. Williams was d/o Joseph O. Williams and Martha ___. Joseph was s/o Jesse B. Williams and Mary/Polly Duncan.
I have found several Cannon Co. Census entries for families with matching names. Any info on any of these people or their roots would be helpful.
Also, was Peter A. related to the other Keatons before marrying Jane, if so how?

Thanks for any help,
C Leland

Auta/Autie Paschal info

RebeccaRose53 — 30 Apr 2008 9:12:53 GMT

My family that I'm researching are the Duncans of Cannon and Coffee Counties. I recently received an old yearbook/autograph book that had belonged to my great aunt Alma Duncan. The inscriptions in it are from 1890, Beech Grove, TN, and one of the easier to read inscriptions is from a schoolmate named 'Autie Paschal'. I found an Auta Paschal living in Bradyville, Cannon County, in the 1880 census. She is listed as niece, living with and Edmond and Bettie Talor (Taylor?). Edmond is listed as 'M.D.' for occupation.

Her inscription reads 'Many glad birthday(s?) may you see And may each bring glad thoughts of me.'

Does anyone know about this young lady? I will also be posting this query on the Coffee County board.
Thanks, Rebecca

Easter/Esther C Carrick-born 1850, married to Richard Gooding- Parents, brothers and sisters.

lyndentacoma — 14 May 2008 2:57:00 GMT

Looking for any information on the parents and siblings of Esther Catherine Carrick born in 1850.

Anderson Bryant

kkm215 — 25 May 2008 4:03:40 GMT

I am trying to find the parents of Anderson Bryant. I know he lived in dekalb county Alabama. He had a daughter named Melvina who married a Gant.

Richard S Holt, born in Cannon County, Tn. 1832 , son of Mary L Stevens Holt

Gentry2008 — 30 Mar 2008 2:35:27 GMT

http://www.accessgenealogy.com/scripts/data/database.cgi?fil...

RICHARD S. HOLT. It is a pleasure to write the biography of a man of unusual personal merit-the possessor of a combination of gifts so comprehensive that happiness and success in any enterprise is bound to follow the application of his qualities to the solution of almost any reasonable problem in life. It is an unwritten law that the secret of success in life in all individual cases is the common property or heritage of all unfortunates of the human race. It is therefore eminently proper for the historian or delineator of character to review the lives of those individuals who have not only been successful in the various enterprises in which they engaged, but as citizens and neighbors have won the lasting regard of all.
___________________________________________________________

Richard S. Holt, a retired merchant and farmer, and an esteemed citizen of Lead Hill, Arkansas, was born in Cannon County, Tennessee, in 1832. His parents, William H. and Mary L. (Stevens) Holt, were natives of Virginia and Tennessee respectively, the former born in 1799 and the latter in 1802. This estimable couple was married in Tennessee, whither they had gone with their parents when young, and made their home in that State until 1840, when they moved to Ozark County, Missouri, by wagon, being about six weeks on the journey. They improved a farm and resided there until 1849, when the fertile soil of Arkansas tempted them to settle in that State.

They located in Marion County, on a small improved farm on White River, and there the father died in 1860. He had passed his entire life engaged in farming and stockraising, and as an honest, upright, industrious citizen was highly esteemed. He was a lifelong Democrat.

Mr. Holt was one of six sons and five daughters born to Fielding Holt, who was a native of the Old Dominion but an early settler of Cannon County, Tennessee, where his death occurred when he was about eighty-six years of age. Some of his people served in the Revolutionary War. Grandfather Stevens was a native of the Keystone State, but when a young man went to Tennessee, married there and reared his family.

Later in life he removed to Alabama, where he died over fifty years ago. He was also a farmer, and of French origin. He was the father of two sons and two daughters, one of his daughters, the mother of our subject,[Mary L. (Stevens) Holt] dying in Lead Hill in 1882.
The twelve children born to Mr. and Mrs. Holt were named as follows:
1 Fielding resides in Lead Hill;

2 Fannie, deceased, was the wife of William Pumphrey;
3 Sophia died in infancy; William, of Lead Hill;
4 Matilda, deceased, was the wife of Franklin Pumphrey;
5 Richard S., the subject of this sketch;
6 Joseph T. died in his fifth year;
7 James, deceased, enlisted in the Confederate Army and died in the hospital in Little Rock in 1863, when sixteen years of age;
8 Elizabeth, wife of Henry Clark, of Taney County, Missouri;Patrick Henry was her third marriage.[# 1 Wilshire Magness, #2 Tom Terry, ]
9 Sarah, of Lead Hill;
10 and Mary Ann, deceased.
11 Margaret, deceased, was the wife of William Coker;
12 James fought at Prairie Grove and various other places, was captured, but managed to escape, and although so young was a brave and faithful soldier. -

Until eight years of age our subject remained in his native county and then moved with his parents to Missouri and Arkansas. He received but limited educational advantages, but being possessed of a strong mind and an unlimited amount of good common sense, he made his way to the front and is classed among the intelligent men of Boone County. Until twenty-five years of age he remained under the parental roof, but during that time he was farming for himself.

After this he began clerking, continued this for about four years prior to the war, and in the summer of 1861 he enlisted in Company C, Fourteenth Arkansas Volunteer Infantry, Confederate Army, and was made second lieutenant.

He operated in Arkansas and at the expiration of his term reenlisted and was made captain. He participated in the battle of Corinth and soon after went to Tupelo, where he was taken sick. After remaining there for nearly a year he resigned his commission and came home, where he assisted in organizing a company. However it was not needed, as the war closed about that time.

In the year 1867 he married Mrs. Ellen Harris, a native of what is now Putnam County, Tennessee, and the daughter of Wilson and Keziah Wilmoth, natives of Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmoth came to what is now Boone County, Arkansas, about 1856, and passed the remainder of their lives there, conducting a farm. Both were Baptists in religion. To Mr. and Mrs. Holt was born one child, James B., who died when four years of age. Our subject has lived within five miles of his father's old place on White River since his boyhood. He farmed for two years after the war and then engaged in merchandising at Lead Hill for about fifteen years. Since then he has carried on farming and stockraising, and is the owner of about 500 acres, being one of the most substantial and best known citizens of the county. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M., Polar Star Lodge No. 224, at Lead Hill, and is a Democrat.

http://www.dar.org/
http://www.accessgenealogy.com/scripts/data/database.cgi?fil...
From: Reminiscent History Of The Ozark Region, pub. Goodspeed Brothers, Publishers, Chicago 1894.

I am an ancestor of this family, and offer both CD's and the gedcoms. E mail me at genresearch@safe-mail.net

Need Will / Estate Lookup Help (maybe)

mstauffer1970 — 6 Mar 2008 12:30:45 GMT

Hello to Cannon County!

A bunch of family researchers and I think we might have found our common ancestor in Cannon Co, TN. In 1850, Issac Brooks is with his wife, Ruth (Evans) Brooks in Cannon Co living with their son Issac, Jr. None of us live anywhere remotely close to TN and we're wondering if Issac and Ruth in fact died in Cannon Co. We're wondering if there might be a will for Issac. What we're looking for specifically is to see if Issac mentions a son names Aaron in that will / estate records. Issac was 75 in 1850 and died, well, probably not too long after. That's as close as anyone knows about a death date.

Sims to Bailey/Baley/Boley/Bowley

genezonwingz62 — 25 Mar 2008 1:43:48 GMT

Looking for a marriage of Mary Bailey (or as in subject line, any form) to a Sims (of any spelling, first name probably John or J. R.) for years of 1865-1868

Probably Cannon (may Warren or Coffee) county.

Betty Collins, genezonwingz@yahoo.com

Sullivan

LAURIUM — 4 Feb 2008 4:59:58 GMT

Looking for Sullivan family of Cannon Co., TN. Lucinda Sullivan married Malachi C.Cummings of Warren Co., TN, they both died in MO. Dovey Sullivan married Warren Cummings. Matilda Cummings born in TN married Floyd St. John. Thanks in advance for any information

Gassaway School picture 1921

Kristi_Moffitt — 31 Jan 2008 6:13:58 GMT

In the book "History of Cannon County Schools", published by Cannon County Historical Society in 1990 there are several pictures of patrons and students of Gassaway School dated 1921 on Dedication Day. I have the picture of the Drama Group dated 1922 that I will be glad to email anyone and share, but I would like to see the pictures, or at least better quality copies of the other pictures from Dedication Day. Does anyone know where I can find these?
Thanks,
Kristi Moffitt
kkcem@blomand.net

Hopewell Church and Cemetery

AmyRTolbert — 27 Jul 2006 1:09:45 GMT

Can anyone give me directions to Hopewell cemetery? I've been told it's in Bradyville, Beechgrove and Hollow Springs. I'm looking for Tolbert/Talbert said to be buried there in late 1800s and early 1900s. Thanks.

Autie Mears Livingston

nicenonya2 — 14 Jan 2008 5:35:30 GMT

daughter of Thomas Jefferson Mears and Elizabeth Alexander

Old 1891 School photo

WestKYGenealogy — 22 Oct 2005 3:47:17 GMT

I found this in a local antique store yesterday.
Can anyone ID the students? All it says on the photo is "Jan. 1891 Cannon, Ten."

Enjoy!

Don Howell

TEAGUE family of Cannon Co.

kristimoffitt — 25 Feb 2006 4:45:14 GMT

Mechanicsville, Short Mt, Melton Cemetery

5 Jan 2007 6:33:21 GMT

Doing research on Mechanicville TN a community that existed around 1840 to early 1900. Had a post office, general store and several other businesses. Big part of the community was the Short Mt. Methodist church that held camp meetings in the 1840's. I have just finished taking digital pictures of Melton cemetery. If you have any information on the above please contact me. If you need pictures some surnames are Hawkins, Burger, Gunter, Boren, Kersey, Reams, Mason, Evans, Denby, Melton, Jones, Patterson, Ware, Maddux

A.C. WEBB, Cannon Co. minister

kristimoffitt — 12 Nov 2007 1:47:56 GMT

From History of Middle Tennessee Baptists by J.H. GRIME:

Elder A. C. WEBB
The subject of this sketch was born about 1850 --- the exact date is not known. His early life was spent in wickedness and bold defiance of the cause of Christ. In 1879 Elder W. E. Raikes was holding a meeting with Mt. Pleasant Church, in the northern part of Cannon County, Tennessee, when he was powerfully convicted of sin. He soon made a profession and united with this church, and was baptized by Elder W. E. Raikes in August, 1879. On March 12, 1881, he was ordained deacon of his church; and in June 1882, he was licensed to preach. He was ordained by this same church soon after, but date and name of Presbytery not known. In the early nineties he moved his membership to Sycamore Fork Church.

He served as pastor the following churches, viz.: Mt. Pleasant, Dry Creek, Mt. Zion, Cooper’s Chapel, New Hope and Barren Fork.

He was low in stature and exceedingly strong of build. He was a daring, fearless man. He lived in a rough community, where whiskey was constantly sold and drunk. This he opposed with might and main, which made him many bitter enemies among the whiskey element. While assisting a sister-in-law to collect a damage judgment for the murder of her husband, one of these whiskey men shot and killed him. This occurred in 1899, if I remember correctly. As a preacher, he was not systematic, but zealous and original in his statements.

He was laid to rest in the cemetery at Sycamore Fork Church, at the expense of the public, mainly those of his church. He left a wife and large family of children to mourn his loss.

James Bridges Dobson obit.

SMitchell7866 — 11 Jan 2006 10:50:48 GMT

Hi,
He is my second cousin and passed away on Sunday, 1/8/06, in Cannon County. Can anybody tell me if there was an obituary for him? I tried online but it didn't find anything.

Thanks for your time,
Stephanie Mitchell

John Caleb Gilley and Margaret Freeman and Mahala Williams

antiquemll — 15 Oct 2007 7:38:24 GMT

In all of the information that I find, it shows that John Caleb Gilley son of William Peterson and Martha Lemmons Gilley marrried Margaret Freeman 25 Nov. 1864.
John Caleb Gilley was born 19 Oct. 1849. That means that he was 15 years old when he married Margaret.
In the 1870 Cannon Co. TN census John is living with his mother, Martha and is 22 years old. He does not have a wife or any children.
Can anyone explain this to me? I have a hard time believing that John Caleb married at age 15. I further have a hard time believing that he even married Margaret Freeman. And if he did, why was he living with his mother without his wife and children?
He was in the 1880 Metcalfe Co., KY census with wife Mahala and their children Issac, Jesse, Martha, Mary and Freeland.
From info that I have received, it shows that he had children up to 1878 with Margaret Freeman and at the same time had children starting in 1870 with Mahala Williams.
So was he a bigmist? Did he have two wives?
The info that I have says that he had children with Margaret Freeman in 1869, 1871, 1875 and 1878 and at the very same time, he was having children with Mahala Williams in 1870, 1873, 1874 , 1877 and 1879.
Each year that one wife had a child the other wife laid off.
None of this is making any sense to me and I just want to get it straightened out! Info from the Morgan book and the Lewis and Gilley related families. Julie

Payne family

MaryAshley51 — 13 Oct 2007 12:21:44 GMT

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!

Maggie (Davis) Elrod Death Certificate 1884-1928

kaitysmom — 21 Sep 2007 5:03:11 GMT

I have a copy of the following persons original Tennessee Death Certificate:

Name: Maggie (Davis) Elrod
Age at Death: 43
Date of Birth: August 10, 1884 in Tennessee
Date of Death: February 3, 1928 at Central State Hospital in Nashville, Davidson County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Will Davis and Florence McKnight
Former or Usual Residence: Cannon County, TN.

If anyone would like a copy of the original certificate please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net, I would be glad to share.

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky

Charles Driver Death Certificate 1847-1915

kaitysmom — 13 Sep 2007 4:02:37 GMT

I have a copy of the following persons original Tennessee Death Certificate:

Name: Charles Driver
Age at Death: 68
Date of Birth: April 20, 1847 in Tennessee
Date of Death: April 23, 1915 in Cannon County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Carroll Driver and Sarah Ann Lowe

If anyone would like a copy of the original certificate please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net, I would be glad to share.

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky

REED, William E. (b 1880) s/o Adam J. Reed

DeenaBeckman — 24 Apr 2007 7:05:44 GMT

I need information about a family headed by William E. and Belle Reed (both b abt 1880). In 1930, the couple was living in Rutherford Co., TN with children: Bessie (17), Elvin (12) and Rubie Lee (10). In 1920, they were enumerted in Coffee Co., TN. "Elvin" from 1930 was spelled "Elbern" in 1920. I am not sure which spelling is correct. William E. Reed's WWI Draft Registration (1918) places him and Belle in Cannon Co. I believe William E. Reed was a son of the Adam J. Reed family who was in Cannon Co. in the 1880 census. If so, William's siblings would include Becton(?), Jesse, Chester Arthur and Lila. I need dates of death for William E. and Belle (possibly Nannie Belle) Reed. I would also love to connect with any possible surviving children or grandchildren of William and Belle. Any help tracking this family would be greatly appreciated.

Search for Wilcher family

CalvinMusick — 7 Aug 2004 5:13:53 GMT

My grandfather was Benjamin Franklin Wilcher married Mallie Lee Milligan. Moved fron Cannon Co. Tn to Delta Co. Tx in 1906-07. Sam Wilcher remained. His son Claude Wilcher owned a funeral home in Woodbury in the 1950's. Any help with family search is sincerely appreciated.

need a lookup for lucas t.page&elizabeth catherine mcdaniel page in the edgehill cemetery in woodbury

carla jean page — 5 Nov 2006 10:51:58 GMT

please would someone do a lookup for me for lucas t.page and his wife elizabeth catherine mcdaniel page,i do not have death dates for them,i was told that they were buried in this cemetery by a john vanfechtmann.any help appreciated.
thankyou very much
pagefanny@juno.com

will do lookups

kristimoffitt — 6 Jul 2007 1:22:13 GMT

I have several reference books for Cannon County, TN as well as some for surrounding counties. I am willing to do specific lookups.

You can email me at kkcem@blomand.net

Please include the county and state in the subject line.
Thanks,
Kristi Moffitt

Call for 1850 federal census archives containing Bogles.

brbogle — 3 Jul 2007 3:08:40 GMT

I wonder whether anyone in possession of copies of the many pages of the 1850 federal census from Cannon County containing Bogles would be willing to upload them to the USGenWeb Archives to make them readily available for all. The URL is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/tn/cannon/cancens.html

By the way, these archives can be an interesting source of information sometimes neglected by researchers. Enjoy.

Bob

SideBoard for Cannon

Retread2006 — 20 Jun 2007 11:59:57 GMT

Just wanted to let everyone know, I have started a Sideboard for Cannon County. You just have to sign up at the bottom for a Google Account and you can join. The Message Board is open to read. You have to be a Member to Post. I have scanned and copied the book, " The History of Woodbury and Cannon County ", and posted it with the permission of the Cannon County Historical Society. It was published in 1936 by Stering Spurlock Brown of Cannon County. It is under Files on the Site starting with Page 000. This is a Free Board. You can post any comments, recipes, or any Genealogy Questions.
The Site is at:
http://groups.google.com/group/cannon-county-research
Kevin Morgan

Dyson/Campbell families from Woodbury

NanaG2007 — 19 Jun 2007 5:44:28 GMT

I'm headed that way soon to look for the old house where my Granddaddy Campbell was born in 1903. It was built between 1847-1850 & I understand is still standing & being lived in. I'll be checking info at the courthouse & library, but if anyone has any Campbell relations, I'd like to hear from you.

Blessings,
~MJ~

Murder in 1910-1915 Cannon County by an Odom & Willards

SherrieBarber — 21 Apr 2005 10:21:49 GMT

Mack Odom (son of Eraster Howard ["Howard"] Odom and Florence Couch) ran wild in the early 1900's. He was buddies with two Willard boys (one was called "Ches"). There was some kind of a fight and the Willard boys and Mack were found guilty of the death of a man. The fight may have taken place in Auburndale and in a saloon. All three ended up around 1910-1915 in a prison around Nashville. There was a write up on it in the Murfressboro newspaper at the time. I am looking for any and all information on this story. My grandfather's gun was involved in the murder. Also, Mack's father committed suicide over the situation. Eraster Howard Odom died by his own hand on 9/10/11 leaving his wife Florence to eventually lose all her money trying to extract Mack from prison. Any help on filling in details to this story will be much appreciated.
Sherrie Sell

Our Morgan Family Book

Retread2006 — 22 Nov 2006 3:28:17 GMT

The book "OUR MORGAN FAMILY 1754 - 2006" is the
account of the descendants of revolutionary soldier
John Morgan and is now available to all who might be
interested. Written by Carl Davenport and Samuel
Wonders. Many people in Cannon, Warren and Rutherford
Counties are descendants of this family. It may now
be seen on it's web page at www.trafford.com click
on bookstore then enter the title OUR MORGAN FAMILY
and you will be able to preview the book and see the
ordering information..
John Morgan lived on the Barren Fork of the Collins
River.
Names mentioned:
Morgan, Lemmons, Barrett, Tenpenny, Smithson,
Davenport,Todd, Reed, Harris Rogers/Rodgers, Moon,
Hayes, Vance, Campbell, Mears, Duke, Alexander and many more.
Kevin Morgan

insearch of lucas t.page,married elizabeth catherine mcdaniel 1871

CARLAPAGE81 — 13 May 2007 10:02:30 GMT

i am insearch of my great great grandfathers brother lucas t.page born about 1847 near batesville,virginia.please any help appreciated.thankyou very much.

Finley-Josephus and Isaacc

cbarnett2540 — 28 Apr 2007 3:39:05 GMT

I am stuck. I cannot find Isaac Finley's (1799-1841) father. I am descended from Zenobia May(Mary) Finley daughter of Josephus and Zenobia Swope/Soape Foster Finley granddaughter of Isaac and Eleanor Fowler. I am happy to exchange information.
Claudia

Finley/Fowler

Bob Dille — 23 Mar 2005 12:15:32 GMT

Isaac Finley married Eleanor Fowler in the early 1800s in Cannon County. Was she related to Zenobia Swoape Foster who married Isaac and Eleanor's grandson, Josephus? Zenobia mother was Jemima Fowler, daughter of Thomas Fowler---was Thomas and Eleanor related?
Appreciate your help. Thank You.

Burning of the Cannon County Courthouse

bob dille — 15 Aug 2005 7:36:54 GMT

In 1934 the Cannon County courhouse burned and many records were lost. Rumours have circulated for years related to this incident. If you live in the county and have heard some of these rumours, would you mind sending your version to me. I am unable to visit that area but have always had an interest in what has happened over the years in that county.
Thank you.

Henry West Death Certificate 1911

kaitysmom — 17 Apr 2007 8:49:17 GMT

I have a copy of the following persons original Tennessee Death Certificate:

Name: Henry West
Age at Death: 55
Date of Birth: Exact date not listed, born in Cannon County, TN.
Date of Death: May 25, 1911 in Cannon County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Not listed

If anyone would like a copy of the original certificate please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net, I would be glad to share.

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Have Access to Original Tennessee Death Certificates for Years 1908-1955
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The Underhill Family

T_Dean2004 — 16 Apr 2007 3:24:06 GMT

I am looking for any information I can find on the Underhill's that are from and around Cannon, and Warren Counties. I am from the Ezekiel Oliver Underhill family line, and I am trying to find out more about his father and then his father's information.

Please Help
Tonya ( tonyao1971@hotmail.com )

Myrtle (Preston) Thompson Death Certificate 1886-1918

kaitysmom — 30 Mar 2007 2:04:01 GMT

I have a copy of the following persons original Tennessee Death Certificate:

Name: Myrtle (Preston) Thompson
Age at Death: 31
Date of Birth: November 10, 1886
Date of Death: June 27, 1918 in Cannon County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Will Preston and Mary Stanley
Informant: Bill Thompson

If anyone would like a copy of the original certificate please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net, I would be glad to share.

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Have Access to Original Tennessee Death Certificates for Years 1908-1955
Have Access to Original Tennessee Birth Certificates for Years 1908-1912

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Memorial Day Research

ptateovr — 18 Mar 2007 10:29:48 GMT

For those of you who plan on making the trip to Cannon County for Gilley Hill Decoration Day you may be interested in a first time event being held that weekend.
"Cannon County Family History Care & Share Days". It will be held at the Adams Memorial Library, 212 College St.,
Woodbury (Cannon County) Saturday, May 26 and Monday May 28
from 9AM to 4PM. This is a great opportunity to trade your family history. Peggy Tate ptateovr@dtccom.net

Henry YOUNG - Elizabeth KEDEY

ajobebrown — 17 Jun 2005 2:16:21 GMT

Seeking parents/Siblings of Henry YOUNG (b. early 1770's VA - d. 1831 Warren Co, TN -later became Cannon Co, Tn). He married Elizabeth KEDEY 1795 Montgomery Co, VA. She died 1843 Cannon Co, Tn.

The girls married: John HOLLOWAY, Archibald EDWARDS, Henry DOSHIER, Joseph HOLLOWAY, William F. MEARS, Richard Pritchard DOSHIER, Peter MAXEY, James A. PETTY

Descend from any of these families, please write. Have lots to share.
Ann

Looking for Info on John "Granville" St.John - Born Abt 1877 TN.

buddystjohn — 3 Mar 2007 11:52:39 GMT

I am attempting to find my Grandfather's (Rufus Caslen St.John)

Parents Info -

Father - John Granville ST.JOHN Jr. Born Abt 1877, Died Mar.25 1940;

Mother - Margarite Quincy DAVIS Born Abt 1876.

They were of Shelbyville and Woodbury TN. Respectivly.

This is as far as I've been able to get; any Information (DOB., etc.),as well as any sibling info. I can get will greatly be appreciated.

My Grandfathers Rufus Caslen ST.JOHN,
Was Born - 11 March 1902 Shelbyville TN.
- Died July 1979 Los Angeles Ca. , Thanks.

Looking for Info on John "Granville" St.John - Born Abt 1877 TN.

buddystjohn — 3 Mar 2007 11:50:52 GMT

CRESON

TheresaRGriffiths — 13 Feb 2007 5:37:01 GMT

I have John B. CRESON born May 18, 1849 below married in Gibson County, Tennessee to Sarah "Sallie" Isabella BALDRIDGE married January 17, 1871.
John B. CRESON died October 07, 1877 in White County, Arkansas.
Below is his family in 1850 Cannon Co, TN.

Theresa theresagriffiths@iwon.com

* 1850 Census, Dist. 2, Alexander and Dist. 1, Nichols,Cannon County, Tennessee Oct 14th
# 528 - 528
CRESON, Lewis 31 m Farmer 800 N.C.(sp?)
, Jane 29 f TN
, Mary A. 10 f TN
, Priscwlla R. 8 f TN
, Desnes H. 6 m TN
, James T. 5 m TN
, John B. 1 m TN

Freeland Williams

twood98 — 9 Feb 2007 2:07:21 GMT

I would like to connect with decendants of FREELAND WILLIAMS. He was married several times and had children with all his wives.

Parker family of Cannon and Coffee Counties

garagland — 19 Jan 2007 1:55:04 GMT

I'm looking for ANY information on the following family. I believe this family is connected to my PARKER family:

James Ewell PARKER (b) Jan 30, 1846 (d) 1893, buried in Cherry Cemetery, Cannon Co, TN, notation in cemetery book says “Union”.
Married 1st: Mary J. Rosaline RAINS (b) Dec 21, 1851 (d) Mar 9, 1875, buried in Cherry Cemetery. Daughter of John & Mary (WEBBER) RAINS. They were married Feb 15, 1870, Cannon Co, TN. Their Children: *Mary PARKER (b) abt 1871; *John PARKER (b) abt 1874. Married 2nd: Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" CRESON (b) May 11, 1854 (d) Nov 25, 1922, buried in Cherry Cemetery. Daughter of Benjamin Franklin & Sarah (SISSOM) CRESON. They married Feb 2, 1876.
Their Children: *J.B. PARKER (b) Dec 12, 1876 (d) Jun 12, 1916, buried in Cherry Cemetery; *Mattie PARKER (b) Oct 7, 1880 (d) Dec 5, 1882, buried in Cherry Cemetery; *Myrtle PARKER (b) Jul 22, 1889 (d) Sep 15, 1957, buried in Cherry Cemetery.

COOPER, HOGG, ROGERS

ljfljf — 27 May 2006 11:00:47 GMT

Seeking info regarding the family of Christopher COOPER and Permelia HOGG who migrated from Culpeper County, VA to Wilson County, TN and probably came under Cannon County when county lines changed. In 1834, Christopher filed for a Rev War pension from Cannon County and in 1851, Permelia filed for a widow's pension from Lebanon, Cannon County. I descend from their son, John M. COOPER who married Drupina (Piney) ROGERS in 1813 in Wilson County, TN.
Looking for any info on the COOPER, HOGG or ROGERS family.
Please respond to the query as I do not belong to the mail list.
Thanks.

SIMS and BAILEY/BOLEY

genezonwingz62 — 10 Jan 2006 6:39:47 GMT

Does anyone have information on John R. Sims and Mary Elizabeth Bailey/Boley of about 1842 - 1882 in Cannon County? Her father was Presley, listed in Smith County census then on to Cannon as Bailey then evolved to Bowly/Boley. It could have been Boley or Bailey all the time...we just know her as Mary E. Boley Sims Lindsey.

Walker, Burwell

MyerMyer — 14 Dec 2006 6:22:49 GMT

I am seeking information on the family of Burwell Walker who was in Rutherford and Cannon Counties in the mid-1800s. In the 1850s Burwell Walker went to White County, Arkansas, and is buried in the Stony Point Cemetery, having died in 1859. The executor of his will was James G. Walker. Thanks for sharing. EWM

We may be the leading Kittrell resource out there and we are free to descendants and spouses and helpful to everybody else.

KinMapper — 15 Jan 2007 3:58:02 GMT

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We have a family tree of nearly 35000 (35K) Kittrell descendants and spouses that is totally private and a MyFamily site that is private and free and available to all Kittrell descendants and spouses.

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The area of the future Gates County of North Carolina is the origin in the USA of the largest Kittrell family and Bertie County, NC was the home of one or more of the next generation, and later they moved on through Craven, Pitt, Granville, Carteret, Davidson and other NC counties as land grew to scarce for the number of male heads of household to feel that they could prosper.

After that period of homesteading in various counties, many in some branches moved to other states including many times over Tennessee, with Sumner appearing to be one of the first stops and many times over Maury County and other coumties including listed alphabetically Anderson, Cannon, Coffee, Davidson, DeKalb, Hamilton, Henry Hickman, Jackson, Knox, Lawrence, Lewis, Loudon, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Meigs, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Perry, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Wayne, White, Williamson, Wilson and Weakley Counties, among many other, later became the home of many Kittrells of one line or another or multiple lines.

Anyone with Kittrell in their lore please write or post or both!

Anyone with Kittrell in any Tennessee document is welcome to write and to share info on an area rich in Kittrells, complicated to delineate from which Kittrell they descend and of which we have a large knowledge. We lose track of some of the female Kittrell lines consistently in every generation and would like to add them back to the family tree.

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We will assist anyone on Kittrell matters (for free of course other than the wealth we get from both of us sharing some of what we know).

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Looking for info on Lonnie Baines Parker

Nancy — 11 Apr 2004 10:07:00 GMT

Am trying to locate info on a Lonnie Baines Parker who lived some in Cannon county and Coffee county. Also was in Rutheford for a while. Would like to know if anyone can give any info on his parents, Jess Parker and Sarah Rich. Would like to know where they died and where they were born. Anything would be of great help to me. Lonnie was married to Hallie Edith Blair.

Joseph Campbell & Betty Powell

kencamp214 — 12 Nov 2006 12:12:45 GMT

Sorry. In the header in my last post I accidently listed the photo a Sallie Powell. The portrait is actually Betty Powell. Sallie Powell was her niece who married O.P. Campbell

Sorry, the last thing we need is more bad information floating out there.

Joseph Campbell b1805 & Sallie Powell

kencamp214 — 12 Nov 2006 12:05:20 GMT

These are portraits of Joseph Campbell b. 1805 in Clark County Ky. and Betty Powell. He married Betty Powell in 1829. They lived in Gassaway. O.P. Campbell had these portraits. They were given to Margil Campbell by O.P.'s son, Selmer.

Obediah P. Dier Campbell( OP Campbell) 1873-1945

kencamp214 — 11 Nov 2006 11:39:57 GMT

OP Campbell lived up on Turkey Branch on land he inherted from his father, Joseph Campbell. OP married his first cousin, Sallie Powell. Joseph left his property OP as Daniel S. Campbell had a problem with alcohol and Jospeh was afraid Daniel would eventually lose the land. Joseph made OP promise that he would look after Daniel as Daniel had a large family (21 kids). OP was a sucessful busnessman.

Rabbit Bluff School Photo

kencamp214 — 11 Nov 2006 10:13:32 GMT

Here is a photo I had from the Rabbit Bluff School

Bush Family-children of Ivey Willis Bush

BynumLaMa — 1 Nov 2006 5:41:46 GMT

Seeking parents of Sarah Jane Bush, born 1832 Died 19 Dec 1895, according to tombstone, married James Ira Bynum, brother of Nancy Emaline Bynum who married Harvey Bush.
Harvey and Sarah Jane (sometimes called Jane) were reportedly syblings. Suspect they are both children of Ivey (Ivy) Willis or Willis Ivy Bush and Aquillia Glover. Can anyone verify this or shed light on their parentage? Thanks. Brenda Bynum LaManna

1865 Court Case, THOMPSON, BASS

Kristi_Moffitt — 30 Oct 2006 9:48:08 GMT

In Wilson County Chancery Court Records 1842-1892:
Bill of Complaint of Martha E. Thompson and G. C. Craddock of Wilson County; and J.B. Thompson of Cannon County against Harvey C. Thompson a minor of near 18 years of age. In 1854, Andrew Thompson departed this life. He left a widow, Martha E. Thompson, and three children, to wit, John B., Margaret Jane, and Harvey C. Thompson. Margaret Jane Thompson intermarried with William Bass. She died in Apr afterwards leaving no issue. Harvey C. Thompson lives with and cares for his mother. Petition for sale of land. 5 Sep 1865. (p.624-629).

Parker F. STONE lineage

kristimoffitt — 31 Jan 2006 1:50:56 GMT

Obit for John Robert Motley, 1933

Kristi_Moffitt — 27 Oct 2006 3:40:10 GMT

Cannon Courier
Woodbury, Tennessee
February 24, 1933

John Robert Motley Is Claimed By Death After Long Illness.

John Robert Motley, 51 (?), died at his home in the Ninth district of Cannon county February 20, after an illness of several weeks, part of which time was spent in a Nashville hospital.

Mr. Motley was a prominent citizen of his community where he had spent the greater part of his life as a farmer, being well known over the county.

In addition to his wife, Mrs. Lillie Motley, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Mae Underwood; Naomi Motley and Virginia Motley; three sons, Medford, Hoyte, and Comer; two sisters, Mrs. Fronie Vandergrift and Eliza Ann Gunter; one half-brother, Norman Vandergrift.

Funeral services were held Wednesday with burial at Gunter cemetery, McMillen and Co., funeral directors, in charge.

submitted by Kristi Moffitt
kkcem@blomand.net

Obit for Mrs. Bragg Reed (Myrtle Brandon)

Kristi_Moffitt — 27 Oct 2006 3:33:39 GMT

Cannon Courier
Woodbury, Tennessee
Friday, February 24, 1933

Mrs. Bragg Reed is Claimed By Death
Mrs. Bragg Reed, 39, passed away at her home in the Second district Thursday, February 23, at 3:30 o'clock, after being ill for several days.

Before her marriage Mrs. Reed was Miss Myrtle Brandon, daughter of the late J.M. Brandon and Mrs. Elizabeth Brandon. She was born and reared in Cannon county and was a member of the Baptist church.

She is survived by her husband and three children, Myrcie, Robert and Sarah Sue, who is 11 days old; four sisters, Mrs. John Reed, of Oklahoma; Mrs. Nola Jamerson, of Detroit; Mrs. Sam Hayes and Miss Maud Brandon; four brothers, Knox and Vance of Nashville; Ellis and Bob.

Funeral services will be held today at the Riverside cemetery at 2:30.

Burial at Riverside with McMillen & Co. in charge.

submitted by Kristi Moffitt
kkcem@blomand.net

Cannon Courier 1933, Patterson case

Kristi_Moffitt — 27 Oct 2006 3:19:20 GMT

William C. MILLER-Cannon Cty TN

KathrynDodd19 — 3 May 2003 12:31:20 GMT

I am trying to find parents or siblings of William C. MILLER born around 1817 in Tennessee (county not known) and died November 1857 in Cannon County. The 1850 Cannon County census shows he was a saddler. He married Elvira Lundy Sewelll (Seawell) in Cannon County on September 25, 1841 and they had these children: Sarah L. Miller (1843), Thomas L. Miller (1845), Elizabeth "Betty" Miller (1847), William Henry Miller (1848) and Pharsettia Miller (1851).

After Lundy Sewell's death in 1851 William C. married Martha Weedon on July 25, 1852 in Cannon County. They had these three children: Ella Miller (1853), Tennie Miller and George W. Miller (1858).

Any information on Willam C.Miller's parents or siblings would be appreciated.

Kathryn Dodd
Sanger,Texas

W. M. A. Griffin

wiserabc — 2 Oct 2006 10:01:48 GMT

My great grand father was William Perry Alexander Griffin he was born Sep 20,1863 in Tennessee and raised in Georgia Fulton Co. he run a way in he's teen to Sulphur Spring/Miller Grove, Hopkins County,Texas and died there Jan 04, 1946. Father initials W. M. A. Griffin are and William Perry Alexander Griffin had two sister that i know of. If you have Info. on my line of Griffin's in Tennessee or Georgia with these initials who had two girls and a boy W. P. A. Griffin Please late me Konw. Help Help!!!!!!!! This has been one tuff Family to track before texas.

William S. Clark Family

kjvjeffbeverly — 7 Jul 2006 8:23:23 GMT

I am looking for more information about the William S. Clark family that lived in Cannon, Co, TN for at least 15 years or so. I have the following information:

1840 Census Cannon Co, TN
Wm. Clark with 4 children and wife

1850 Census Cannon Co. TN District 9
William S. Clark, 58, carpenter, VA
Martha, 35, TN
Mary E, 14, TN
Philip S, 12, TN
Margaret, 10, TN
John, 8, TN
Columbia, 7, TN
Leonard, 6, TN
Mary, 4, TN
Thomas, 9/12, TN

By 1860 they were in Jackson Co. Missouri, where William S. died in February.
The 1860 Census Jaskcon Co, MO lists:
Martha C. Clark, 45, TN
Philip S, 23, TN
Margaret C.,20, TN
John W.,18, TN
Columbia A., 16, TN
Leonard, 13, TN
Martha J, 11, TN
Thomas D.,10, TN
Edmund W., 8, TN
Sarah F.,3, TN

Thanks for any assistance.

Smith Family

Patricia Fults — 2 Sep 2006 9:24:00 GMT

I am searching for any information on the Thomas Jackson Smith Family. He married Margaret Talley.
They had seven children:
1) Melinda born 1856
2) Mary
3) Sarah
4) George
5) James married Lyne Muncey
6) Cumi married Miles Issac Muncey
7) Thomas married (1) Ollie Belle Muncey [divorced]
The Munceys are brother and sisters; children of Thomas Jasper & Elizabeth Lytle Muncy
Please help these family branches reconnect
Thomas has a daughter in Arizona (close to the state line) Her and her husband use to own a restaurant

James Wood/Woods born abt 1830

LaVerneJeanWildt — 18 Jul 2006 12:06:07 GMT

James Wood/Woods was born abt 1830 in tenn.. His wifes' name was Harriet, she was born abt. 1833 in Va. They lived in Cannon County, Tenn. I find them listed in the Cannon Ctry. Census 1860-1870-1880.
Children Mary born abt 1856-Clementine born qbt 1858-Lucienda born abt 1860, Hiram Wesley (called Wesley) born abt 1863 and James born abt. 1873 there is also a Wiiliam A Woods.
Looking for anyone in Cannon County Tenn with further information on this family.
This is my GG Grandfatrher on my grandmothers' (Novella Elizabeth) side. Her father was Hiram Wesley Wood/s. She was born 8-24-1888 in Tenn her mothers' name was Mary Elizabeth (?) and belive she died in 1894 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County Tenn 9 mo. after ther birth of her son Albert Bethel in 1893.
E-mail me at wildtfr@aol.com if you have any further information.
Thanks Jean Wildt.

Minnie Lee Cannon

Victoria — 24 Jun 2006 5:51:21 GMT

Looking for information on my great grandmother.
Minnie Lee Cannon born to William and Catherine Cannon on June 24,1877 in South Carolina.
She married Rufus Frank O'Dell and they had four children. He disapeared when the children were young. They lived in GA.

Sarah Isabel and Martha Elizabeth STEPHENS TN TX

texasnel — 28 May 2006 11:37:02 GMT

My email nellylouise1@yahoo.com

I am looking for info on Sarah Isabel STEPHENS b- Feb.18,1879 Woodbury, Cannon Co. TN. and her sister Martha Elizabeth STEPHENS b-March 23,1871 Woodbury, Cannon Co. TN.
I'm trying to find who they married and if they also moved to Ellis Co. TX. and then Uvalde, TX. possibly CA.

Parents were: Samuel Houston STEPHENS b-Oct.8,1939 Woodbury, Cannon Co. TN. and Margaret Ann MOORE STEPHENS Jan.31,1841 TN.

Any help is very much appreciated...
Nelda

Samson STEPHENS + Madora NC TN

texasnel — 28 May 2006 11:37:02 GMT

Does anyone have any information on Samson STEPHENS b-abt.1797 NC spouse Madora (M.C.)b-abt.1807 NC.
They both live in Woodbury, Cannon Co. TN. They are on the 1850 and 1860 Cannon Co. census.
Any help is very much appreciated.
Thank you,
Nelda

e-mail: nellylouise1@yahoo.com

STEPHENS Cemetery Woodbury, Cannon Co. TN.

Nelda Conant — 9 Apr 2006 8:14:55 GMT

Does anyone know who is buried in the STEPHENS Cemetery in Woodbury, Cannon Co. TN.
I am looking for the resting places of Elijah (Elizah) STEPHENS b-abt.1811 and his wife Martha WHITLEY STEPHENS b-abt.1818 NC. and Martha's mother Elizabeth WHITLEY b-abt.1795 TN.
I have no idea the year they passed.
Your help is most appreciated.
Thank you,
Nelda

William Parker Wives

Gayle Ragland — 30 Mar 2006 3:59:23 GMT

I am looking for information on the wives of William "Bill" R. PARKER (b) Mar 18, 1861 (d) Oct 30, 1936, and is buried in Hillsboro. William was the son of Ewell & Elizabeth (Lemmons) PARKER.

William’s first wife was Millie DISQUE (b) May 15, 1860 (d) Apr 7, 1912, and their son was Jacob Ewell PARKER. William and Millie married Jan 9, 1879. After divorcing William in 1881, she married John CARLISLE. I am looking for the county/state where Millie was born and died and the location where she was buried.

William’s second wife was Elizabeth ESPY. Their marriage information shows William born in Coffee Co, and Elizabeth born in Cannon Co. They were married in Coffee County on Jun 22, 1882. Elizabeth divorced William May 1888. They had no children that I am aware of. I need all information possible on Elizabeth.

I have found an Elizabeth ESPY who divorced Thomas ESPY in 1880. It appears these two are probably Charles Thomas ESPY and Elizabeth FRAIZER. I’m trying to find out if this is the same Elizabeth that married William???

William’s third wife was Virginia BOULDIN from Tracy City, TN (b) Mar 2, 1853 (d) Oct 25, 1921 and is buried in Hillsboro. I’m not sure when or where they married. They had a girl who died at birth and a son, William Forrest PARKER. I have most of the information on Forrest’s family.

William’s fourth wife was Minnie HARMON. They married on Jun 4, 1924, in Coffee Co. They had a child that died at birth and a son, William Thomas PARKER.

If anyone can shed any information on any of these families, I would greatly appreciate your help!

Thank you!

Gayle Ragland

Hubert Qualls Death Certificate

kaitysmom — 22 Mar 2006 10:55:10 GMT

I have a copy of the original Tennessee Death Certificate for the following person:

Name: Hubert Qualls
Age at Death: 20
Race: White
Date of Birth: March 11, 1900 in Cannon County, TN.
Date of Death: May 14, 1920 in Cumberland County, TN.
Parents Names: Alex Qualls and Mattie Summer

If anyone would like a copy of the certificate, please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net I would be glad to share:

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Genealogy Researcher/Family Historian
RAOGK Volunteer
Have Access to Tennessee Death Certificates for Years 1908-1954 for ALL Counties
Have Access to Tennessee Birth Certificates for Years 1908-1912 for ALL Counties
Will Do Tennessee Document Searches and Some Kentucky Document Searches

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Tassey, Sutton P

rebuck1 — 4 Sep 2006 9:36:38 GMT

Looking for information ancestors of Sutton P. Tassey b ca 1846 TN, fa Alexander Tassey b 1812 TN, mo Mary (Sutton?) b ca 1820 TN or KY. Any help appreciated. Loanne in CA

Need look-up! Please!

jdelph33 — 14 Mar 2006 3:23:17 GMT

Trying to find a marriage listed for William Henderson Waters and Mary Josephine Manus. Approx-1860 to 1880. We think it was in Cannon Co. Thanks in advance. June

George Miller and Maggie Murphy

Eric_Harvella — 5 Mar 2006 2:51:56 GMT

Looking for info on George Miller who married Maggie Murphy on August 8, 1881 in Cannon County. Maggie was born about 1865 to James Murphy (b. 1821 Limerick, Ireland
d. after 1870) and Elizabeth Manus Brown (b. 1823 TN d. after 1880). Maggie had a brother, Timothy who went to Morgan County, AL about 1902. Can anyone help?

Madory STEPHENS 1870 Woodbury Cannon Co. TN census

texasnel — 28 May 2006 11:37:02 GMT

Does anyone know anything about Madory STEPHENS age 63 from NC on the 1870 Woodbury, Cannon Co. TN. census dist. 6, along with Martha A. age 44 TN and Elizabeth age 24 TN.

There is also a James H. STEPHENS age 27 TN. with Martha M. age 23 TN. I believe Martha is James' wife.

Your help is very much appreciated...
Thank You,
Nelda

W.B. Shirley obit 10 Feb 1933

kristimoffitt — 25 Feb 2006 7:47:25 GMT

Cannon Courier, 10 Feb 1933
W.B. Shirley Dies at Home in Texas
The Courier has just received word of the death of W.B. Shirley, 72, formerly of Cannon county, who passed away at his home in Hillsboro, Texas. January 16, after a lingering illness of flu and pneumonia.

Mr. Shirley was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tolbert Shirley of Cannon County. Deceased was born and reared in the Seventh district of Cannon locating in Texas in 1880 where he has lived ever since as a successful farmer.

He was a member of the Church of Christ, having held this membership for 35 years and up until the time of his death.

Mr. Shirley has many friends and relatives here who join in offering sympathy to the bereaved family.

Survining him are his wife, two daughters and one son all of Texas.

Denver - Cannon Courier 3 Feb 1933

kristimoffitt — 25 Feb 2006 7:19:23 GMT

Prosperity Cannon Courier 20 Mar 1908

kristimoffitt — 25 Feb 2006 6:56:56 GMT

Cannon Courier 20 Mar 1908
Prosperity
School opened here last Monday under the management of Herbert Hayes with about thirty pupils.

Several from here attended church at Auburn Sunday.

Miss Johnnie Quarles is at Fosterville visiting relatives.

Miss Kittie Hawkins spent Monday night at John Hawkins.

Miss Anna Simpson spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Quixie Quarles.

Misses Minnie and Audie Bryson visited Miss Angie Milligan last week.

Tom Fite and wife moved to Kennedy Creek last Tuesday.

Mrs. Mollie Sneed and Mrs. Ada Quarles spent Thursday with Mrs. Lizzie Hayes.

Miss Bird Grooms attended Prof. Hunters singing school at Smith Fork.

Rocky Branch Cannon Courier 20 Mar 1908

kristimoffitt — 25 Feb 2006 6:53:14 GMT

Cannon Courier 20 Mar 1908
Rocky Branch
Little Tessie Bush who has been sick for sometime is some better at present.

Miss Nancy Terry of Cripple Creek, has returned home from an extended visit to her daughter Mrs. Sarah Bush.

Mrs. Sarah Ferrell and little daughter are the guests of her father and mother this week.

Asa Todd and Dr. Sneed attended the sale of Press Busey today.

Geo. Reed is going to move to A.J. Carricks soon.

The school house at Rocky Point is under the course of construction and the work is progressing nicely.

The writer can say that he is well pleased with the raising of the salary of our County Supt.

Mr. James Simmons attended the sale at Joe Gilley’s Saturday.

The people seem to be well pleased with what the legislature is doing.

We learn that Cannon County is re-districted again and the law takes effect the 20th of March and that brings another election which will be three elections to fill a six year term but just let it come we enjoy it.

Martha WOOD obit 1908

kristimoffitt — 25 Feb 2006 6:46:46 GMT

Cannon Courier 20 Mar 1908
Short Mountain
Mrs. Martha Wood wife of W. W. Wood departed from this life December 28, 1908 at the age of 78 years, 6 months and 26 days. She was a member of the Christian Church the greater part of her life. She leaves 10 children, 1 sister and many grand children to mourn her departure. She has escaped all the sorrow of this life and is now enjoying the blessings of those of whom the Saviour says of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. Notwithstanding the fact that we know our loss was her eternal gain, it was hard to give her up to; grief was not confined to her home and relatives, but all who knew her loved her dearly and were filled with sadness at the news of her death. She has slipped away to a world better and brighter than this, a world where vacant seats are never known in that home circle. A sweet and precious another was called from the fields of sorrow and death to be transplanted in the paradise of God to bloom in the everlasting beauty and love while we realize that we shall never see her face in this world again yet we hope to meet her in the sweet beyond. To those who are so lonely at home is her husband and daughters, Ada and Ida. To them I would say weep not for she is not lost but gone before so dry your tears and prepare to meet dear mother where parting is unknown and all is joy and happiness forever.
Funeral services were conducted by Bro. L.L. Melton, where her body was put away on the beautiful hill at the home. Written by her daughter, Gertrude Daniel.

Short Mountain Cannon Courier 20 Mar 1908

kristimoffitt — 25 Feb 2006 6:33:30 GMT

Cannon Courier 20 Mar 1908
Short Mountain
Jan 26. John Parsley of Pines Hill died last Friday and was buried Sunday.

Miss Wayed died last Thursday and was buried Saturday.

John Brady went to McMinnville last Friday for an operation.

Dr. Jones is still on the sick list.

Mr. Skurlock is still improving.

W.J. Vanhooser is on the sick list.

Frank Markum is on the sick list.

J.D. Walker is still buying hogs and cattle.

W.W. Wood is still sick.

We are glad to know that Mrs. Jossie Blair is still improving.

Mr. J.F. Comer went to Arkansas on a visit to his sister Mrs. Mason. He will be gone a week or ten days. Mrs. Comer’s brother has come from Missouri on a visit to friends and relatives.

Bill Parten is on the sick list.

W.J. Wood has moved to his new home in Warren County.

Will B. Paris was married last week to the widow Cathcart. We wish them a happy life.

Sycamore News, Cannon Courier October 1940

kristimoffitt — 25 Feb 2006 6:27:20 GMT

Cannon Courier 11 October 1940
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SYCAMORE NEWS
Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Bonnie Hale at the Sycamore church Tuesday afternoon. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Services were conducted by Rev. Estes.

Funeral Services were conducted for Bill Grizzle at the church Friday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Vernon Rich of Huntsville, Alabama.

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Parlee Vandeygriff, Friday afternoon. She was a member of the Church of Christ, at Gassaway. Rev. Brazzell, conducted the funeral service.

Mr. and Mrs. Lige Scott, of Mt. Juliet, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Delia Grizzle. Dixie Carroll of Nashville spent the weekend with relatives here.

Mrs. Bertha McKnight, of Huntsville, Alabama, her daughter and son, Sam, attended the funeral of Mrs. McKnight’s bother, Bill Grizzle Friday afternoon.

Clifton Grizzle of Nashville, spent the weekend here with relatives.

Rev. R.D. Sanders preached his farewell sermon Sunday. The church is without a pastor.

Mrs. Sam Smithson, who is confined to her bed is slowly improving.

Morgan Hancock and P.M. Givan were in Liberty Sunday.

The people that received mattresses made them Monday at the school house yard. There were 15 made.

Sutton, Edmond

rebuck1 — 4 Sep 2006 9:36:38 GMT

Looking for information regarding Edmond Sutton early settler of Cannon Co., TN in 1836. Wife Mary b ca 1785. They may have had a daughter Mary who md Alexander Tassey. Any help appreciated, Loanne in CA

Alexander/Mears/Hibberd

John Walker — 5 Feb 2006 4:19:58 GMT

My Alexanders came from NC and settled in Warren,Cannon and Coffee counties in TN.

The farthest back I have been able to get so far is Archellas/Akelius/Acolosis/Kelius(all spellings used in census!) Alexander born in 1806 NC died aft 1880 in TN,wife Betsey from VA.They had several children, their daughter Elizabeth married Thomas Jefferson Mears who are my gg grandparents,my great grandfather Herbert Hibberd who married Georgia Ada Mears built them a home next to his in Summitville,Coffee Co.,TN.,so I asume they would be buried near there.These Alexander and Mears families also lived in Woodbury,Cannon Co.,TN

Cannon Co. Court Min. lookups

kristimoffitt — 3 Feb 2006 7:12:30 GMT

I will do lookups in the INDEX of Cannon County Chancery Court Minutes, Volume J, Sept. 1891-July 1902.

This is only the index. I do not have the actual court proceedings. Please email your surname requests to kkcem@blomand.net

I will take as many requests as you need.
Kristi Moffitt

where do i start? jones/smith/mcferrin/reed

scott jones — 4 Mar 2005 4:56:15 GMT

i am related to all these family names but haven't a clue where to begin.

Lookups in Cannon Co. reference books I own

kristi moffitt — 2 May 2005 6:29:09 GMT

I will do lookups in the following Cannon Co. books that I own.

Cannon Co. Marriages 1838-1899 (by Helen Rogers)
Cannon Co. Tombstones (2001, by Jess Lewis)
Cannon Co. census records 1840-1930
Abstract of Cannon Co. Will Book Vol. A (1836-1895)
Chancery Court Records of Cannon Co. 1840-1880
Land Deed Genealogy of Cannon Co. 1836-1857

Please email me at kkcem@blomand.net and please be specific about which references you need and give me as much information as you can. I have received emails in the past with just a surname and I really find that difficult. Some of these books have pages and pages per surname. I hope that I can help some of you.
Thanks,
Kristi Moffitt

Cannon County Marriages List 1838-1850

Tlturner_1 — 27 Jul 2003 4:28:42 GMT

I have a list of all marriages performed in Cannon County from March 1838 - Feb. 1850 if anyone needs any info I'd be glad to help out, just email me directly with names.