Dickson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Missing wife of James D. Petty (ca 1820-1850)

SharolynWood — 11 Aug 2007 9:20:21 GMT

I'm looking for the family of Jim Petty's wife, which might have lived in Dickson Co, Hickman Co, or Humphreys Co ca 1820 to 1850. With no direct documentation of her name, I'm looking for information another Dickson/ Hickman/ Humphreys Co family might have.

Seeking probate record. The Petty family appears in Hickman Co and Dickson Co records. So the marriage could have been in Hickman Co. and cousins lived in Humphreys Co. I wonder if any Hickman /Humphreys Co family has any probate records that show a married daughter with the married name Petty or any grandchildren which include W.C. "Bill" Petty or Elizabeth "Bettie" (Petty) Hedge. [Bill married Susan Deshazer from Hickman Co. Bettie married into the Hedge family who lived in Humphreys Co.]

Family moved to TX? Jim Petty was the "head" of an oxen train that moved "seven brothers and cousins and their children & families" to Texas in 1848. I do not know if any of his wife's family would have made that trip. If they did, they probably settled in either Upshur Co TX or Navarro Co TX.

James D. Petty b. ca 1797 Union Co SC moved with his family to Dickson Co TN on the Piney River in 1807--just north of Hickman Co line--and Pettys lived on both sides of the border.

Jim's wife is a mystery. Some reseachers list her as "Sarah" but I have found no documentation to support any name. [With the help of researchers, Sarah Bramlett Petty, who was probably an Edwards, has been eliminated. This "Sarah" might be the source of the speculation that Jim's wife was named Sarah.]

Jim and wife married between the census in 1820 where he was living with his parents Thomas and Jane (Darwin) Petty and 1824 when the oldest child William Carroll Petty was born on the Piney River Petty family farm. There is no record of a marriage in Dickson Co. I cannot find any documentation of his wife's name. She seems to be living at the time of the 1840 census.

Here are the census records--leaving even "Mrs. Petty's" age in doubt because of two different census records for 1830 with different ages. The Pettys lived in one place, but census recorded in different counties over the years.

1810 Census Rutherford Co TN Nashville Division (Image 5)
PETTY Thomas; wife Jane; 5 children including James D. age 10-15

1820 Census Records Hckman Co TN
PETTY Thomas Sr.; wife Jane; 8 children including James D. age 18-26.

1830 Census Dickson Co TN (Images 13 and 45) recorded twice--duplicate census listings—census taken twice (Thomas Petty also):
1st census: 1830 Census Dickson Co TN p. 314 Ancestry Image 13/73
James Petty 1 1 0 0 0 1(30-40) 2 0 0 0 0 1(30-40)
2nd census: 1830 Census Dickson Co TN p. 330 Ancestry Image 45/73
James Petty 020001(30-40) 20001(20-30)

1840 Census Dickson Co
James D. Petty Sr 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 1

I have not located either Jim or a possible wife on any 1850 census. Jim died in 1857 in Navarro Co or Hill Co TX. Any help appreciated.

Sharolyn Petty Wood

Marriage lookup Please, Berriman HALL and Margaret abour 1823-5

eddiebob — 24 Jul 2008 5:14:00 GMT

Berriman (Berryman) HALL, born 24 Nov 1808 in Dickson County married Margaret, family name unknown, before Malona HALL was born 1826-7.

Joseph CHOATE and Mary Jane ENGLAND IN 1880

pchoate_1 — 2 Jul 2004 7:03:07 GMT

Seeking Joseph Choate b. 1849 Dickson Co. and Mary J. England b. 1849 Dickson Co. and childern in 1880. I know they are in Dickson Co. in 1870 with one daughter Mollie b. 1869-1870 Dickson Co. Where are they in 1880?

Cemetery Name

RandallStockman53 — 3 Aug 2008 3:33:34 GMT

Can someone please tell me the name of the cemetery located about 2 miles west of Vanleer Tennessee in Dickson County?

Thank You,

Randy

Ancestors of Thomas Donegan

Chadegan02 — 14 Jun 2002 5:53:34 GMT

We are trying to find the mother and Father of Thomas Donegan of Dickson, Tennessee, father of Martha Ann Dunnegan who was also born in Dickson, married a Jacob Chadwick had children: Alice, Ida, Maggie Beulah, Mollie,(or Mary Elizabeth) Delmar Florence, George, Lula and William Patton, My husbands father. Also trying to find out if Thomas was born in USA or Ireland!

Spicer Graveyard

PaulBeck71 — 18 Aug 2008 6:38:10 GMT

I have a copy of the Death Certificate for Amos Spicer. It states his body was buried in Spicer Graveyard on August 23, 1918. Anyone know where the Spicer Graveyard is located?

Berriman Hall(son of John Hall of Burke County, NC), born 1808 married Margaret, born about 1809 in TN

eddiebob — 29 Jun 2005 2:05:47 GMT

Berriman aka Berryman and Margaret HALL are my GGGgrand parents. Berryman was born 8 Nov 1808 in Dickson County, TN and is a son of the John HALL.
I need Margaret 's father and mother's info and her family name.
Malona Hall,their daughter; born 1826 in TN; married James T WILSON; born 1824 in AL.
They were married in Ms in 1845. Need their marriage date and place also.
Malona is named as guardian for my Ggrandmother, Rutha SMITH in the Estates Court of Lavaca, TX.
I believe Rutha and Malona are closely related but not sisters.
They are both named as heirs to "John SMITH and wife, deceased of MS"
Knowing Margaret's ancestry would help me solvethis brickwall, I believe.
John HALL's will, filed in Dickson County, names all of his children including Berriman HALL.
Any help would be appreciated
Ed

Will do Looks-up for Down "On Piney" book

MichelleHerbison — 28 Dec 2006 2:43:59 GMT

I have a copy of the book Down on Piney, excerpts from early Dickson Newspapers and The Dickson County Herald, 1883-1916. Edited by Georgia Baker Published by the Richland Press in 2004.

I am willing to do look-up for anyone who request them. This is a great book and has been a help to me with my family tree.

If you family was in the Dickson during 1883-1916 they are more than likely in this book.

FREDERICK WEAVER

GILLSANF — 4 Jul 2008 3:48:25 GMT

I HAVE LOTS OF INFO ON FW 1750-1839. D. SULLIVAN CO., TN. PERHAPS YOUR FREDERICK WAS A GRANDSON. REGARDS, PAUL GILL

GILLSANF@AOL.COM

African-American marriage look-up

pennyrile — 8 Mar 2008 4:13:28 GMT

Henry Fowler and Margaret ? were married in this area some time before 1887. Any help in locating this marriage would be most gratefully appreciated. Thanks, Phil

Mitchells in Dickson Co., Tennessee

BobMitchell24 — 19 Apr 2008 3:35:31 GMT

The following was enumerated in 1820 in Dickson Co:

George Mitchel, Jr Dickson 100010 10010

Trying to place William C. Mitchell as a possible son of George. William C. born 1812 in Tennessee

Will of General Joseph Dickson

mickey_paulk — 7 Mar 2005 11:28:34 GMT

Has anyone have a typed copy of the Will Of Gen.Joseph Dickson actually an account of the Estate of Gen. Joseph Dickson. I have a copy of the orginal and it was handwritten years ago making it hard for me to read, if you will share a typed written copy it would sure be appreciated!

Recorded 10 Sept 1825 TN

Thomas Jefferson Coleman William S Coleman, Daniel Coleman John Coleman and John W Coleman

cassj2000 — 12 Dec 2002 4:11:36 GMT

Looking for relatives. I descend from Thomas Jefferson Coleman b 1827 in Dickson ...died in yankee prison camp in 1864. Married Priscilla Sugg . Children were 2 girls and 3 boys ,Winfield Scottt Coleman (mentioned in Goodspeed) John Coleman and my great grand father Thomas Jefferson Coleman Jr . He was a constable and became Sherrif of Dickson in the early 1900's My Grandfather Thomas "Frank"lin Coleman spent his formative years living at the Jail house Sheffifs Quarters.
The early Colemans are harder to trace because of the tornado that destroyed the courthouse in 1830. But this is what I know. The family arrived between 1800 and 1810. John Coleman was a representative between 1811 and 1815. Daniel Coleman was here in 1820 and 1830. William Scott Coleman and Elizabeth Tubb Coleman were Thomas Jefferson Coleman's (1827) Aunt and uncle. Elizabeth was his step-aunt. William Scott Coleman was an officator of the court and justice of the peace.Does anyone know anything about the early Coleman's John, John W Daniel and Moses who arrived in Dickson about 1805?

Tubb Family

un3b13f — 9 Oct 2004 10:21:40 GMT

Children of Benjamin Darrow and Elizabeth Binkley - need evidence

Sara_Binkley_Tarpley — 17 Mar 2008 3:56:22 GMT

I have seen a list of the children of Benjamin Darrow and Elizabeth Binkley posted in several places and also in the Dickson County Heritage Book. The only source that anyone mentions is a book about the Darrow family. Does anyone have this book? If so, would you be able to share with me the sources for their children? Or if you have found evidence for any of their children yourself, would you mind sharing it with me? I have researched Benjamin Darrow at the Tennessee State Library and Archives and have found very little information.

I have been able to identify only two children, Christopher and James W., both from Goodspeed publications of the nineteenth century.

Any help appreciated. My primary genealogical interest is the Binkleys of Tennessee and their descendants. Elizabeth Binkley's father, Adam, was the brother of my great-great-great grandfather John Binkley.

Sara Binkley Tarpley
www.binkleytarpley.com

Daisy (McGiffin) Hartman Obiuary 1877-1972

kaitysmom — 15 Mar 2008 8:09:23 GMT

Source: “The Stewart-Houston Times” Newspaper, a weekly newspaper of Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee

Date of Newspaper: January 11, 1972
Page: A-2

Name: Daisy (McGiffin) Hartman
Age: 94
Born: March 11, 1877 in Cumberland Furnace, Dickson County, TN.
Died: January 1, 1972 at Trinity Hospital in Houston County, TN.
Funeral: January 5, 1972 with Nave Funeral Home in Houston County, TN.
Burial: Ft. Donelson National Cemetery in Stewart County, TN.
Parents: Ben McGiffin and Nancy Buchanan
Deceased Spouse: Edward F. Hartman
Surviving Children: Sherman Gross, Clay Gross, Mrs. Gladys Winkler
Surviving Siblings: None Listed

If anyone is interested in a copy of the full and original obituary, I would be glad to share. Contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

Sincerely,
Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky

Deed from George F. Napier to Samuel Vance & Field Farrar

taneyakoonce — 2 Mar 2008 8:42:54 GMT

I post this in case it is helpful to anyone else. It is from the book- Dickson County, Tennessee. Deeds Volume 6 (Oct 1820-Apr 1823 (http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/41471492)
_________________________________________
Deed from George F. Napier to Samuel Vance and Field Farrar
Indenture made on this 23rd day of April 1821, between George F. Napier of Dickson county, and Samuel Vance and Field Farrar, in which Thomas Claiborn of the town of Nashville, did on the 20th day of April 1821, execute several promissory notes, payable each of them to Thomas Crutcher, for the sum of ninety hundred and ninety-five dollars and forty-eight cents payable at the Branch Bank at Clarksville, another note for one thousand nine hundred and twenty-four dollars.

For the further consideration of five dollars to George F. Napier paid by Samuel Vance and Field Farrar, George F. Napier has sold to them twelve negro slaves named Peter, George, Cajor, Usley, Squire, Joseph, Lucy, Dilcy, Hannah, Little Seisly, Matilda, and Manerva. He binds himself to them for these slaves, in trust nevertheless. and it is understood that if George F. Napier shall pay to Thoma Claiborne before the 1st day of August next, the first note, indenture shall be void, else to remain in full force. It is also agreed that George F. Napier shall continue to have the possession and use of the above slaves, until the time the notes are due.

Test: C. Johnson & Charles Bailey
Signed: G.F. Napier

Deed of Trust was proven in open court at the April term of 1821, and ordered to be registered. — W.C. Jamison, Clerk - Montgomery County Court

Taneya
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Lillie E. (Parker) Ferrell Obituary 1901-1971

kaitysmom — 14 Jan 2008 12:52:40 GMT

Source: “The Stewart-Houston Times” Newspaper, a weekly newspaper of Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee

Date of Newspaper: Wednesday, September 22, 1971
Page: A-2

Name: Lillie E. (Parker) Ferrell
Age: 61
Born: August 14, 1901 in Dickson County, TN.
Died: September 9, 1971 in Farmington, Michigan
Funeral: September 14, 1971 with Nave Funeral Home in Houston County, TN.
Burial: Marion United Methodist Church Cemetery
Parents: James R. Parker and Nullie Waynick
Surviving Spouse: Alvin E. Ferrell
Surviving Children: Coy Ferrell, Beverly Ferrell, Mrs. Claudine Messler
Surviving Siblings: Jesse Parker, Luther Parker, Calvin Parker, Edgar Parker, Mrs. Bessie Phillips, Mrs. Ocie Lewis, Mrs. Pauline Shelton, Mrs. Gladys Wypych

If anyone is interested in a copy of the full and original obituary, I would be glad to share. Contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

Sincerely,
Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky

Freeman family

rbq21 — 6 Jan 2008 2:04:57 GMT

I have a good bit of information on the Freeman family (several who are buried in the Freeman Cemetery in Cumberland Furnace). I need information on Thomas M.W. Freeman who lived in the "Yellow Creek" area I think. I need to know where he is buired and his birth and death dates. Also need information on a sister, Martha Jane Freeman Bell (married to Elisha Bell) burial place and birth and death dates. Willing to share info on rest of family history including sisters married to Samuel and William Gray. They all moved to Dickson Co. from Williamson County. Parents, Thrower and Amy came to Wms. Co. from Lunenburg Co. Va in 1828 or 1829.

Will do look ups

nat6276_1 — 1 Feb 2003 12:38:57 GMT

I work in the history department of the Dickson co Library,and I am willing to do look ups.please limit your request to one Name at a time.
Nathalie

The Thomas family

tonya634 — 27 Nov 2007 2:33:32 GMT

ANDREW JACKSON THOMAS (B- ABOUT 1880) MARRIED IN DICKSON TN TO A SUSIE HALL 1900 CENSUS SHOWED HIM BEING 21 YEARS OLD HE ALSO HAD AT LEAST 3 BROTHERS ONE WENT BY DAN ANOTHER CHARLIE AND BROTHER WILLIAM HENRY MARRIED MARTHA ELLA McCUTCHEON DOES ANY ONE KNOW ANYTHING ON THIS THOMAS LINE IN DICKSON & DAVIDSON TN AROUND 1900
ANY INFO CONTACT TONYA@ dicksonmulch@bellsouth.net

Deeds - where to obtain copies?

J. Johnson — 25 Oct 2006 9:40:43 GMT

Does anyone know if the Dickson Co. Archives can provide copies of two deeds from Deed Book N, 1867-1870? And what their fee would be? I can't find a website with this information and would like to avoid a long-distance phone call if possible. It's always a tossup where old deeds are available in differing counties - perhaps the county clerk? Help appreciated.

Can anyone do marriage lookup abt 1875?

Dianne DeYoung — 10 May 2006 3:05:58 GMT

Is anyone able to do a marriage look up for me? I am looking for marriage of George Gray to Ida ?. I believe they married in Dickson Co. abt 1875. I do not know Ida's surname, but George's father was Jonas Gray. Any help out there?

Hall FAMILY IN DICKSON TN

tonya634 — 26 Nov 2007 4:39:30 GMT

MY GGGM WAS SUSIE HALL B 4/9/1880 D 7/15/1921 OLDEST CHILD OF CC HALL(AKA COLUMBUS CRISTPHER)B 8/9/1859 D3/8/1941 AND
FANNIE H HALL B 10/23/1860 D 9/7/1937 THEIR OTHER CHILDREN WERE DORA L, JOHNIE W,JENNIE H, JESSIE M, BESSIE T, WILLIE F, AND STALLE R IF YOU KNOW ANY INFO ON THIS HALL FAMILY WOULD YOU PLEASE CONTACT ME dicksonmulch@bellsouth.net

Mack Dary Pendergrass Death Certificate 1885-1940

kaitysmom — 18 Nov 2007 2:18:15 GMT

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

Name: Mack Dary Pendergrass
Age at Death: 55
Date of Birth: April 20, 1885 in Dickson County, TN.
Date of Death: July 31, 1940 in Dickson County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: William Pendergrass and Martha Weems
Spouse: Myrtle (Moore) Pendergrass

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

Sincerely,
Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky

Book about White Bluff ,Tn.

bwkitty — 14 Sep 2007 4:08:52 GMT

Does anyone know where I can get a copy of a book written about White Bluff,Tn.
My daughter-in-law's family is from there and she heard of this book and now she wants one - I would love to get it for her.She has gotten the genealogy bug.
Brenda

Information on Jason Patrick Brooks & Margret Brooks

Jo Ann Meacham — 3 Oct 2005 4:03:24 GMT

I would appreciate any information you have on Jason Patrick Brooks and wife Margret Brooks. I am great granddaughter.

John W. Porter & Anna Bowe - Dickson County, TN

DeItalians2 — 29 Oct 2007 12:54:55 GMT

John W. PORTER b. about 1803 in North Carolina, d. before 1858 in Tennessee.

John married Anna BOWE and had children below. Believe he married a 2nd time to Ann GWALTNEY in 1848 in Dickson County, Tennessee. She was born in Ohio.

Children of John W. PORTER & Anna BOWE:
1. A. J. PORTER b. 1830
2. William B. PORTER b. 1832
3. Elisa PORTER b. 1835
4. John H. PORTER b. 1837
5. Belinda PORTER b. 1839
6. Elisabeth PORTER b. 1841
7. Martin Luther PORTER b. January 26, 1844 in Montgomery County, Tennessee, d. January 26, 1896 in Dickson County, Tennessee. Martin Luther Porter married Susannah Selena WALL b. September 02, 1854 in Tennessee, d. July 27, 1917 in Clarksville, Tennessee
8. Frederick T. PORTER b. 1848

Please let me know if there is a connection to anyone else.

Cathy

Payne family

MaryAshley51 — 10 Oct 2007 11:15:48 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!

Strong/Bowen/Simonton/McCullough Confusion

Sarah_CS — 2 Aug 2007 5:17:39 GMT

I don't know if I have been looking at all of this too long, but I am in desperate need of help. I am a descendent of Reece Bowen of Chester Co., SC and Ann I Singleton McCullough, second wife of Reece Bowen through their daughter, Rosannah Bowen settled last in Dickson Co, TN. According to correspondence I received from a relative, Reece Bowen's first wife Sarah Strong Bowen, daughter of Christopher Strong, and grandaughter of Christopher Strong, Elizabeth Bowen Betts all died of smallpox in 1827. Within six months, Christopher returned to Chester, married his second wife Rosannah McCullough (somewhere I found her last name, just can't remember where) and brought back Rosannah's cousin Ann I. Simonton McCullough, Rosannah's cousin, as a wife for Reece Bowen. I have no idea how Ann ties in to the Simonton line or if I'm even related to the Christopher Strong line. Another correspondence I have says that the Strongs and Simontons intermarried as in brothers marrying sisters. This correspondence lists Charles Strong who married Jenet Gaston, and a possible brother, James who married Elizabeth Unknown. They came here on the same ship and settled near Fishing Creek, SC. Also mentioned is two more possible brothers, a Robert and John, who only had girl children. Also states that John Simonton and Sarah Simonton and Mary Simonton who married Wm. McCullough are all the children of Robert Simonton of NC and wife Mary/Margaret. It says the Simontons came to America in the early 1600's, first to Maine and then to Pennsylvania, where somoe stayed and this one line came on the NC. So if the Strong's were in SC and the Simontons were in NC, and the Simonton McCullough girls were in SC, how did that happen? I know this is long, but I hope someone can help me sort this all out. Thanks in advance!!!

Sarah Pavatte Maynard

William Eli Smith Death Certificate 1881-1954

kaitysmom — 21 Sep 2007 5:08:50 GMT

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

Name: William Eli Smith
Age at Death: 73
Date of Birth: March 26, 1881 in Hickman County, TN.
Date of Death: November 10, 1954 in Dickson County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Newton Smith and Emily Baker

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

Dickson Family Cemetery, Bear Creek Road

gilberad — 20 Sep 2007 12:58:53 GMT

There is an old cemetery between my property and my neighbors property in Vanleer. There are several rock markers and several of the tombstones are very hard to read. The following are buried there:
1) A. N. Dickson b. Jan 10, 1861 d. Sept 25, 1938 (from the 1920 Dickson Co. census I believe this may be Andrew Newton Dickson)
2) Nannie J. Collier wife of A. N. Dickson b. Dec 29, 1860 d. Jan 02, 1926
3) Mary Elizabeth dau of AN & NJ Dickson b. Aug 31, 1887 d. Sep 30, 1888
4) Nolie Dickson b. Aug 25, 1889 d. Jan 10, 1909
5) N. J. Dickson b. Oct 02, 1837 d. Nov 13, 1903
6) Mary Martha wife of W. J. Dickson b. May 02, 1836 d. Aug 22, 1892
7) Lura A. b. Aug 21, 1865 d. Jan 22, 1885
8) Elizabeth S. wife of C M Halliburton b. Dec 22, 1862 d. Apr 04, 1893
9) C. M. Halliburton b. Dec 04, 1848 d. Oct 20, 1920

William & Eliza Baird Moore

copiesinaflash — 14 Sep 2007 1:35:38 GMT

My husband is the grandson of Milton Gray Young and Essie Mae Moore. Finding this information was a wonderful suprise.

I would like to thank you for all of your hard work. With your permission, I would like to use this information.

I was wondering if you have any up dated information or photos to share?

Thanks
Susan Choate Young

Cemetery Lookup Please

marystuart70 — 14 Aug 2007 7:02:34 GMT

Am trying to find out if Felix Lampley, his wife, Sarah Jennie "Jane" and son John died and are buried in Dickson Co. Don't have death dates. They are all on the 1910 census in Dist. 3, Dickson Co., with a 4th son, then on the 1920 census, the 4th son, Clarence is enum. in the house of Felix's parents and Felix, Sarah, & John are nowhere to be found.
Any help GREATLY appreciated.
Thank You,
Mary

Pavatt/Pavatte family Dickson Co., TN

SarahCS921 — 8 Aug 2007 9:11:26 GMT

I am trying to make a connection as to the parents of Connard T. Pavatte. He married Rosannah Bowen in 1851 in Dickson Co., TN. He died before 1859, when Rosannah re-married. The original Pavatt that I have is Isaac b. 1777 in N.C. died Aug 1856 in Dickson Co., TN. Connard named one of his children Isaac. The marriage record shows he is from France. I cannot connect him to the original Isaac, however, and I can find no record of his death or where he is buried. Any help would be appreciated.

Reuben GUNN

@@dljjames@aol.com — 15 Jul 2005 12:42:14 GMT

I am researching Reuben GUNN that I believe died in Dickson County, TN about 1822. His first wife Mary GUNN also died there about 1816 and possibly his second wife Nancy GUNN also. Can anyone tell me how I might find where they are buried? I would like to plan a trip to Dickson County to visit the cemetery. Thanks for anyone's help. D.L. James

will do lookups

kristimoffitt — 6 Jul 2007 1:27:01 GMT

I have the Index to Early Tennessee Wills and Administrations 1779-1861 by Sistler. I am willing to do lookups in this reference book.

You can email me at kkcem@blomand.net

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

Anekny's-where are they burried?

kmb34 — 8 Jun 2007 4:43:14 GMT

I am looking for Talbert [Tolbert-Toll] and Susannah Curry Ankeny. They were in Dist. 5 > Dist. 34 on the 1880 Census. Where would that be? I am looking for possible burial place and dates of death for them. Their son Lewis Ankeny is in Dist. 5, > Dist. 6 in the the 1900 census. Any help is appreciated.

Kathy Burchell

DICKSON COUNTY ROOTS

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"Shoulder Strap News" Newspaper Column

MelissaBarker51 — 15 Aug 2005 3:29:18 GMT

Source: "The Houston County Times" Newspaper

Date of Newspaper: Friday, April 27, 1945
Page: 2

"Shoulder Strap News" (Note: I believe this little community is near the border of Houston County and Dickson County)

Mrs. Lillie Bateman spent last week in Nashville. Mrs. Stella Pulley received a letter from her youngest brother Pfc. Roy W. Spears last week. He has been overseas since November.

Ruby Pulley spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Stella Pulley. Ranell Adams spent Sunday with his brother, Douglas Adams.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Waynick and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Edd Waynick and family.

This is the complete article, anyone interested in a copy of the original article please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details.

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
RAOGK Volunteer
Have Access to Tennessee Death Certificates for Years 1908-1954 for ALL Counties
Have Access to Tons of Tennessee and Kentucky Books and Printed Sources

WILL DO LOOK UPS!!

DAVID HASLEY 1810 TN>1873 LA

L Hasley Nordan — 18 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searchng Dickson Co, Tn for info on David HASLEY, b 1810,d 1873(LA) who married ? and had son, John J HASLEY, b 1831, Vanleer, Dickson Co, TN. They later moved to Ouachita Parish, LA. David then remarried to Phinetta B NEWMAN and is buried there. John HASLEY md ? maybe in TN/LA, with second wife, Eliza HENEGAR. I am looking for any info on this family. Thanks. Willing to share.

Walter Stone Scarborough Obituary 1893-1971

kaitysmom — 22 May 2007 11:24:09 GMT

Source: “The Stewart-Houston Times” Newspaper, a weekly newspaper of Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee

Date of Newspaper Wednesday, February 17, 1971
Page: A-2

Name: Walter Stone Scarborough
Age: 77
Born: December 11, 1893 in Dickson County, TN.
Died: February 8, 1971 in Stewart, Houston County, TN.
Funeral: February 10, 1971 with Milligan Funeral Home in Stewart County, TN.
Burial: Hildreth Cemetery in Stewart County, TN.
Parents: Wesley Scarborough and Sophia Stone
Surviving Spouse: Maggie (Wyatt) Scarborough
Surviving Children: Lloyd Scarborough, Thomas Scarborough, Charles Scarborough, Mrs. Ruth Cook, Mrs. Ruby Taylor, Mrs. Lois Dix, Mrs. Nell Cherry
Surviving Siblings: None Listed

If anyone is interested in a copy of the full and original obituary, I would be glad to share. Contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

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

Will Do Look Ups!!!

Everitte L. Killebrew Obituary 1910-1971

kaitysmom — 18 May 2007 6:12:51 GMT

Source: “The Stewart-Houston Times” Newspaper, a weekly newspaper of Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee

Date of Newspaper: Wednesday, February 3, 1971
Page: A-2

Name: Everitte L. Killebrew
Age: 60
Born: August 1, 1910 in Stewart County, TN.
Died: January 24, 1971 at Jennie Stuart Hospital in Hopkinsville, Christian County, KY.
Funeral: January 26, 1971 with Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home in Hopksinville, Christian County, KY.
Burial: Riverside Cemetery
Parents: Isaac W. Killebrew and Clara Smith
Surviving Spouse: Ruth (Martin) Killebrew
Surviving Children: Martin Everitte Killebrew, Miss Patricia Killebrew
Surviving Siblings: Smith Killebrew, Mrs. Frances Souder

If anyone is interested in a copy of the full and original obituary, I would be glad to share. Contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
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Mamie (Nesbitt) Phillips Death Certificate 1882-1954

kaitysmom — 19 Apr 2007 10:44:12 GMT

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

Name: Mamie (Nesbitt) Phillips
Age at Death: 72
Date of Birth: May 5, 1882 in Tennessee
Date of Death: November 18, 1954 in Dickson County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: J.A. Nesbitt and Rebecca Harris
Informant: James A. Phillips

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
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Jesse Johnson Death Certificate 1908-1909

kaitysmom — 17 Apr 2007 5:37:48 GMT

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

Name: Jesse Johnson
Sex: Female
Age at Death: 11 months old
Date of Birth: Exact date not listed obrn in White Bluff, Dickson County, TN.
Date of Death: March 17, 1909 in White Bluff, Dickson 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
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Rufus Ferebee Death Certificate 1831-1916

kaitysmom — 30 Mar 2007 1:34:21 GMT

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

Name: Rufus Ferebee
Age at Death: 84
Date of Birth: February 6, 1831 in Tennessee
Date of Death: January 2, 1916 in Dickson County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Thomas Ferebee and Sallie Pointer

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
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MCSPADDEN - JULIAN - BIRD

tweetie13 — 20 Mar 2007 6:01:13 GMT

Would appreciate any information on Susan Caroline BIRD, born 1823 in Georgia (probably Cherokee Co. or Murray Co.) Susan Caroline married James Walker MCSPADDEN in Murray Co., GA in 1842. They spent time in Tennessee and and later moved to Greene Co., MO. Their children are: 1) Mary Louise, b. 1843, Monroe Co., TN., married Henry "Sug" MASON 2) Martha A., b. 2-20-1846, Monroe Co., TN., married William M. BENNETT 3) Samuel Walker, b. 1847 in Monroe Co., TN., married Rebecca HOYAL 4) Sarah Jane, b. 1852, married Isaac M. JULIAN, 5) Charlotte Elizabeth, b. 5-29-1854, Greene Co., MO., married Thomas Henry MCCRAY, 6) Joseph H. b. Greene Co., MO., died young.
Both BIRD and MCSPADDEN family members were listed on the Henderson Role. I'm looking for the parents and siblings of Susan Caroline BIRD, James Walker MCSPADDEN, and Isaac M. JULIAN. Thank you, Judith

Nanie (Berry) Dickson Death Certificate 1860-1922

kaitysmom — 20 Mar 2007 4:13:52 GMT

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

Name: Nanie (Berry) Dickson
Age at Death: 72
Date of Birth: March 8, 1860 in Dickson County, TN.
Date of Death: November 6, 1922 in Sylvia, Dickson County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Michael Berry and Nancy E. Nesbett

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
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MCSPADDEN - JULIAN - BIRD

tweetie13 — 20 Mar 2007 6:02:19 GMT

William and Eliza Baird Moore Descendants

chebozac — 22 May 2005 12:22:52 GMT

Re: Thomas Thurman Deason

supes47 — 22 Jan 2007 5:02:09 GMT

I'm looking into a Deason family that lived in Dickson County, Tennessee in the middle to late 1800s. I have a Thomas Thurman Deason who, according to this WWI draft card, says he was born in Vanleer in Dickson County, Tennessee in 1889. He says his dad is John W. Deason, but unable to find his mother (The only thing on Thomas's marriage record about his mother's name is Callie?). I did find a John W. Deason in the 1880 census living with his grandparents, John & Elizabeth Stokes. I also found a marriage for William R. Deason to L.T. Stoke in 1864 in Dickson County. But I'm unable to prove any connections since Thomas Thurman Deason never shows up in any census I can find until 1920. Any help connecting the dots on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Dunagan Dunnagan Donagan

rdunagan191 — 2 Jan 2007 5:46:03 GMT

I am most interested in John Dunagan. thanks

Lathia M. Norris Obituary 1970

kaitysmom — 27 Dec 2006 4:34:13 GMT

Source: “The Stewart-Houston Times” Newspaper, a weekly newspaper of Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee

Date of Newspaper: Wednesday, October 7, 1970
Page: Front Page

Name: Lathia M. Norris
Age: 62
Born: Date not listed, a native of Dickson County, TN.
Died: September 26, 1970 in Dickson County, TN.
Funeral: September 28, 1970 with Nave Funeral Home in Houston County, TN.
Burial: Patterson Cemetery
Parents: Ambrose Norris and Alice Bush
Surviving Spouse: Georgia (Reeder) Norris
Surviving Children: Charles Norris, Ricky Norris, Mrs. Lodelia Spicer, Mrs. Claudell Whitmore, Miss Norma Kay Norris
Surviving Siblings: Dailery Norris, David Norris, Ambrose Norris, Bill Norris, Mrs. Betty Heggie, Mrs. Gracie Haneline, Mrs. Nia Shelton, Mrs. Nannie B. Finch

If anyone is interested in a copy of the full and original obituary, I would be glad to share. Contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Genealogy Researcher/Family Historian/RAOGK Volunteer for Tennessee
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Need info on MYATT

rrowe45 — 26 Dec 2006 5:33:05 GMT

Hi!
Am wondering if anyone has any info regarding an A.J. MYATT, born 1863, who married ellen C. RAINS. They are living in Dickson in the 1900 census with Ellen's mom, Susan (S M).
Thanks, Sally

Need death date/resting place for Susan RANES/RAINS

rrowe45 — 25 Dec 2006 8:41:49 GMT

Hi!
I am wondering if anyone can tell me the best way to get the death date and final resting place for a Susan M. RANES/RAINES.
Last place I can find her is living with her daughter and son in law, Jessie and Lydia DUKE in the 1910 census. . Susan and her hubby were in Dickson County from about 1870 forward.Believe he predeceased her before 1900
Susan was born abt. 1836.
With thanks,
Sally rowe

BECK, ROUNTREE, ROUNDTREE

pickinguptwigs — 24 Dec 2006 5:26:26 GMT

Davidson Co. TN Deed Book W, p. 616,

Registered 12 May 1835,

Signed 24 Dec 1834 ----

Abstract: Peyton ROBERTSON and Benjamin SHARP, executors of the late R.C. NAPIER, sold for $680 to Jesse BECK of Dickson County a negro boy named Peter ROUNTREE, aged "about eighteen years," a slave for life. -----

RESEARCH NOTE: Perhaps this is slave Peter ROUNTREE's son?

1870 U.S. Census, Davidson Co. TN, records a Peter ROUNTREE, age 25, born in TN, Black, with wife America and sons Frederick, age 2, and Peter J., age 1. No other Peter ROUNTREE/ROUNDTREE in the federal census for Tennessee. No Peter ROUNTREE/ROUNDTREE indexed in the federal census for Tennessee in 1860, which was prior to the emancipation of slaves in 1863.

Hannahs and McCowns

Stephanie1433 — 4 Oct 2006 11:39:00 GMT

Hi, I'm looking for information on Green Berry Hannah(1825), and his 2nd wife Missouri Ann McCown(1847). Many Thanks!

Stephanie

The location of original furnace stack and subsequent stack

M Leon Knott — 3 Apr 2006 2:34:34 GMT

Folks;

I'm a historian of sorts, specializing in Blast Iron furnaces. To date, I've surveyed 50 furnaces, several coke ovens, and other furnace related sites in 8 states.

Yesterday, my wife and I visited Dickson County, re-visiting and taking photos of Carroll Furnace (a Montgomery Bell furnace built around 1820), Belleview, another Bell Furnace (built around 1825) and Cumberland Furnace. We were surprised to find, at Cumberland Furnace, what for all the world seems to be TWO separate stacks. A little research this morning revealed that there were indeed, two separate furnace operations there. The latter one, with the hearth and furnace foundation located directly behind the Church of God of Prophecy was coke fed. But the former one, which I believe to sit near the two story brick company house, below the granite bluff (from which the furnace would have been fed), is of even greater interest, being charcoal fueled and cold blast.

If anyone has further information on these two furnaces, and their associated buildings and so forth, I would very much appreciate hearing about it.

It's likely my research will go into a book one day; not a scholarly book, but one of not only fact, but also including folklore (such as: The cannonball lodged in the fork of a large tree. The shot was directed toward Brownsport Number 1 Furnace from a gunboat on the river, by order of General Grant).

Thanks for your time. I am and remain sincerely yours,

M Leon Knott
templehill@netscape.com

P. S. to my last message Re: Death of James C. Morris c. 1900, Cumberland Furnace, TN

Donna Young — 30 Aug 2006 3:13:45 GMT

Somehow this part "fell off" the end of what I thought I typed:

Thanks again for your help. I think I will have to learn a lot more about Cumberland Furnace, TN before the mystery of why and exactly when James C. Morris died while visiting his granddaughter [Anna May Patrick Rector] and where he was buried is solved. All contributions are welcome!

Mysterious Death of Rector Visitor - Cumberland Furnace c. 1900

drchoate — 28 Aug 2006 7:18:41 GMT

Anna May Patrick married James Anthony Rector 17 Oct 1900.

In the early 1900s this young couple, according to family lore, was visited by Anna's grandfather James C. Morris.

James Morris was a resident of Perry County, Indiana and was on a trip and this was but one of several places he planned to stop and visit relatives.

Unfortunatedly, it is said, James died while in Cumberland Furnace, but the date of his death and burial place is unknown.

If anyone has any information/suggestions I would surely appreciate it.

James Hardy Myatt, born 1853/ Buried Searcy County Arkansas

2144mom — 23 Feb 2004 1:42:51 GMT

James H. Myatt
It is family legend that James' father was Wiley S. Myatt and he was married to an Elizabeth Bullion Brown. They left either Graves Co. Kentucky or Dickson Co. Tennessee and went to Loanoke (pronounced Lone Oak) Arkansas. There James married Permelia Emily Vinson and moved to north Central Arkansas. I am still trying to identify his father and mother. Wiley and Elizabeth may be incorrect. Some have W. Myatt as the father no identifiable mother.

Anyway if anyone knows anything about this family I would be greatly appreciative.

Sincerely Tracie Tudor Gross
TGross1092@aol.com

Peter Myott, miatt, mayatt

briegersa — 10 May 2006 6:04:32 GMT

Searching for Peter Mayatt. Married in TN believed to be dickson in 1865. Trying to find who he married. He had three children there. John William b1866, George W. b 1867 and Alice Menettie b 1872. Wife died ca 1872 and Peter moved to MS. Any info appreciated.
Alan

Turnbull Creek Area

mblalack1 — 3 Jun 2006 12:01:10 GMT

I am trying to pinpoint the location of the Hammond Land Grants and what became the Hammon family farm. All my info says it was on Turnbull Creek, near both the Hickman and Williamson county lines. Near neighbors were Lampleys, Morris, Tidwell, McCrory, Jennings.
All these were in District 1 around 1813 and ( I believe) District 3 later.

I have not been able to find a decent physical map of the area.

Do early survey maps exist?

Any help would be appreciated.
Gayle Blalack
mblalack@elp.rr.com

Mitchell, William W.

MarlaPearce — 2 Apr 2006 2:47:12 GMT

Would love to fill in some of the missing information on the following family.

WILLIAM W. MITCHELL was born in Tennessee, and died Feb 25, 1864 in Rock Island Confederate Prison, Illinois. He married ARABELLA NORRIS5, in Tennessee, daughter of WILLIAM NORRIS and SUSANNAH. She was born in Tennessee

Children of WILLIAM MITCHELL and ARABELLA NORRIS are:

CAROLINE/CAROLYN MITCHELL, b. Dickson Co., Tennessee.

FRANCES/FRANCIS L. ALMIRA MITCHELL, b. Jul 1839, Dickson Co., Tennessee; d. Houston Co., Tennessee.

JEREMIAH VAN BUREN MITCHELL, b. Tennessee.

MARY E. MITCHELL, b. Tennessee.

MILDRED MITCHELL b. Tennessee

SUSAN MITCHELL, b. Tennessee

JERALDINE ADELINE AVERITTE MITCHELL, b. Oct 20, 1833, Dickson Co., Tennessee; d. Mar 13, 1911, Dickson Co., Tennessee.

WILLIAM ROBERT MITCHELL, b. Jul 24, 1836, Dickson Co., Tennessee; d. Jul 27.

LOOK UP - Robert DRINKWATER married Fannah “Fanny” (?)

mnsmatt1 — 17 Jun 2006 2:45:40 GMT

I'm looking for the marriage of Robert DRINKWATER to Fannah "Fanny" sometime around 1810.

Can anyone tell me either way whether or not they were married in this county?

Harvey records in Halifax, NC

Marilyn — 25 Mar 2004 4:13:18 GMT

Thomas Wesley Bryant Obituary 1877-1970

MelissaBarker51 — 11 Jun 2006 2:18:45 GMT

Source: “The Stewart-Houston Times” Newspaper, a weekly newspaper of Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee

Date of Newspaper: Wednesday, April 1, 1970
Page: Front Page

Name: Thomas Wesley Bryant
Age: 93
Born: March 15, 1877 in Dickson County, TN.
Died: March 23, 1970 at Trinity Hospital in Houston County, TN.
Funeral: March 25, 1970 with Nave Funeral Home in Houston County, TN.
Burial: Bryant Family Cemetery
Parents: Benjamin Bryant and Fredonia Reynolds
Surviving Spouse: None Listed
Suviving Children: Tommy Bryant, Russell Bryant, Sammie Bryant, Rev. J.L. Bryant, Mrs. Arvee Baggett, Mrs. Lela McWhorter, Mrs. Cora Black, Miss Mina Bryant, Mrs. Louvenia Rye, Mrs. Rosa Smith
Surviving Siblings: None Listed

If anyone is interested in a copy of the full and original obituary, I would be glad to share. Contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Genealogy Researcher/Family Historian
RAOGK Volunteer
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Allen Neal Thompson family

tommyt722 — 9 Oct 2005 10:00:15 GMT

Searching for info on my great-great-grandfather, Allen Neal Thompson, b. approx. 1847 in Dickson, TN. Parents: Sherrod D. Thompson (b. 1817) and Martha Ann Smith (b. 1810). He later moved to Bosque County, Texas, and family settled in Morgan, TX.

Madden, Thorn, Green, Hendricks, Hendrin

BIONHALL — 31 May 2006 7:12:52 GMT

While doing some searching for Daniel Wade Thorn and family I run across some information that leads me to believe there were two Thorn families in Dickson County. I know most people associate Daniel with John Thorn. However; I find Ester Thorn living with an Elizabeth Hendrick in the 1850 census and I checked previous records for Elizabeth.

While doing a search on the 1840 census for Elizabeth Hendrick, I find there are two older people living with her. The woman fits the age group of Ester. The man could possibly be William Thorn. Does anyone know about the Hendrick/Hendrin family and is Elizabeth's maiden name Thorn? Does anyone know what happened to her and her family?

Patrick H Madden was bondsman at Daniel's wedding. He is living next to these families in early census records and is either related in some way or was considered a good friend.

There isn't a lot of records available and if anyone knows about these families, it would really help. I have to reconsider that Daniel's father is not John, but William as previously thought with the knowledge I have now.

Thanks so much.

East Dickson Cemetery

beckpaulbeck1 — 5 May 2006 12:36:06 GMT

I read the obituary for a person who died in Dickson County on 12 Jan 2006. The obit stated that interment was in East Dickson Cemetery. Is that a new cemetery? Is the cemetery known by another name?

Solomon Spicer & Ollie Donegan Marriage Dickson County

DianneRobinson70 — 15 May 2006 4:57:01 GMT

Searching for Solomon Spicer and Ollie Donegan. Solomon was a Baptist Preacher and was rumored to owned a large part of Dickson County in the 1800's. I am not sure how many children they had, but they did have a son named Joe Thomas Spicer who was born on 10/16/1906 and died 01/17/1972. If possible, I would like to find out both of their birthdates as well as dates of death and when they were married. If any other children are found, I would like that information as well.
Thanks!
Dianne

Jessie Adam Dowdy Death Certificate

MelissaBarker51 — 24 Apr 2006 6:46:42 GMT

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

Name: Jessie Adam Dowdy
Age at Death: 84
Race: White
Date of Birth: March 6, 1858 in Virginia
Date of Death: February 18, 1943 in Sylvia, Dickson County, TN.
Parents Names: Not Listed
Spouse: Ellen Dowdy

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/RAOGK Volunteer for Tennessee
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Weaver

charlet_adamson — 9 Feb 2006 2:11:31 GMT

I'm looking for the father of David Burton Weaver b. Nov. 11, 1847 in Wilson Co. Tenn. He married Amanda Melvina Jones
in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tenn. on Oct. 28, 1864 and they had 7 children. David d. May 02, 1912 and is buried in Dickson Cemetery.

Eliza C. Hopkins/J. A. Dodson

kafty — 29 Nov 2004 3:05:20 GMT

Obituary

beckpaulbeck1 — 5 May 2006 12:36:06 GMT

PEARL WHITE GREER, 98, homemaker, of Memphis, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2006 in Batesville, MS. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 31 at Forest Hill Funeral South. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with burial in Forest Hill South Cemetery. She was a Methodist by faith. She leaves her niece and caregiver, Martha Walden; one granddaughter, Debbie Keith of Memphis, and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be sent to the Humane Society. Forest Hill Funeral Home South 901-382-1000.

Published in The Commercial Appeal on 1/31/2006.

This lady was born as Ola Pearl Beck on 5 June 1907 in Dickson County, TN the daughter of Bessie Adcock and David Crawford Beck Jr. She was marrried first to Cecil White who died in 1968. They had one child, Cecil Laverne who died in 1996. She later married Ewing Greer of Pegram who died several years ago. Aunt Pearl ends a generation of our family being the last of 10 children fathered by David Crawford Beck Jr and his 2 wives, Ida Brown and Bessie Adcock.

Gunn photos for book

ljanemitakides — 6 Dec 2005 4:27:04 GMT

I am working on a Gunn/Coleman/Isbell genealogy book, which is about the Dickson County Gunns. I am looking for any photos of Andrew Jackson Gunn (b. 1833 married Hedges & Crawford) or photos of Thomas Winn Gunn, b. 1878.

Photos of any of this Gunn line would be helpful. Also, I will be happy to share the photos I have.

I will be happy to pay any costs to reproduce, or photos can be scanned and mailed to jane@mitakides.com.

GUNN gathering

@@dljjames@aol.com — 3 Feb 2006 2:40:07 GMT

Could you also let me know about the GUNN gathering in Tennessee in the spring. My husband is a descendant of Charles GUNN, son of Reuben GUNN. We are very interested.
Donna

James A. Curtis (1842--1916 / 17)

GregSMiller — 7 Oct 2006 10:29:16 GMT

Seeking information on James Alfred (or "Alford) Curtis, born November 26, 1842 in Humphreys County, Tennessee, son of Joshua Curtis & Martha Elizabeth Hatcher; married Sarah Jane Wheeler and Elizabeth Beasley; died November 10, 1916 or November 17, 1917 in Dickson County, Tennessee; and buried Curtis Chapel Cemetery, Humphreys County, Tennessee.
Thanks
Greg

Marriage Look-up -Brooks/Wiems

georgiaoldham — 19 Jan 2006 10:15:20 GMT

I need someone to do a marriage look-up in Dickson Co. for John Allvin Brooks and Rosetta Wiems/Weams probably abt. 1924. Their first child was born in 1925. The first child was Mildred b TN and second child was William Eugene b 1928 TN.

Isaac Ray to Hally B. Bramlet Marriage Record

kaitysmom — 11 Jan 2006 6:06:02 GMT

I have a copy of the original marriage record for Isaac Ray to Hally B. Bramlet. They married in Dickson County, Tennessee on June 7, 1868.

I obtained this record for someone else and the person has never claimed it.

If anyone would like to have this record, please contact me.

kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
RAOGK Volunteer
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Henslee Family

Mary Henslee — 30 Dec 2005 6:17:59 GMT

We are just starting out, and are looking for information about Dr. Benjamin Zollicoffer Henslee. He was a possible cousin to Pitt Henslee, second cousin to Lipe. Really, we are looking for any information related to the Henslee clan.

50th Tennessee Infantry, CSA

GregSMiller — 7 Oct 2006 10:29:16 GMT

50th Tennessee Infantry, CSA

Regimental History

Working on a regimental history of the (50th) Fiftieth Tennessee Infantry, Confederate States Army. Needing information on each soldier’s date and place of birth, death and burial; full names of the soldiers, their parents and wives; if the veteran survived the war, was he a member of a veterans’ organization, and if so, which one, and whether he was awarded the Southern Cross of Honor from the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Also needing copies of photographs of the veterans (civilian or military, during, before or after the war), obituaries, documents, letters, recollections, reminiscences, and any other stories from the soldiers or their families, or others relating to their military service. Any and all correspondence will be appreciated.

Thanks

Greg & Randy

Gregory S. Miller
702 Fairlane Drive
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-3742
steven63@charter.net

Randall Rubel
1053 Eastland Drive
Clarksville, TN 37040-3915
(931) 647-3774
RRUBEL@peoplepc.com

Donald John Mize Obituary

MelissaBarker51 — 17 Oct 2005 9:12:05 GMT

Source: "The Stewart-Houston Times" Newspaper, a bi-county newspaper for both Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee.

Date of Newspaper: Tuesday, July 5, 2005
Page: A-3

Name: Donald John Mize
Age: 75
Born: August 5, 1929 in Oil City, Louisiana
Died: June 24, 2005 in Dickson County, Tennessee
Funeral: June 27, 2005 with Taylor Funeral Home in Dickson County, Tennessee
Burial: Dickson Union Cemetery in Dickson County, Tennessee
Parents: John C. Mize and Sally (Dunn) Mize
Surviving Spouse: Edith C. Mize
Surviving Children: Michael Holeman, Jody Wirt, Susie Rye
Surviving Siblings: Elon Thorson

Anyone interested in a copy of the full and original obituary please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details.

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
RAOGK Volunteer
Have Access to Tennessee Death Certificates for Years 1908-1954 for ALL Counties
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Johnson, Ruth Wilson: born 1919 Dickson Co., TN

tiffcanady — 17 Oct 2005 3:32:17 GMT

Looking for the family of Ruth W. Johnson, daughter of Alford and Lizze Johnson. She was born in 1919 in Dickson County, TN.

In July of 1937 through August of 1939, Ruth Johnson interviewed people over eighty years of age and sent it in to the Dickson County Herald to be published for everyone to read.

I would like to know what happened to her, of she married or had children. She had the foresight to record the lives of these older citizens of Dickson County, now we have a record of their lives thanks to Ruth Johnson.

Please, if you know of this family, tell them I would like to hear from them.

Tiff Canady tiffcanady@yahoo.com
Nashville, Tn 37209

HALL's of Dixon, TN

patriciamcrae40 — 19 Aug 2001 4:04:27 GMT

I am looking for any records of BENJAMIN B. HALL b April 4, 1806, d October 2, 1878 in Dixon, TN and MARY POLLY FUSSELL b June 24, 1825, d 1900, in Dixon, TN. Their children were WILLIAM b 1842, Benjamin F. b 1840, Mary S. b 1845, Martha F. b 1847, James E. b 1858, S. W. b 1859, and Margaret Elizabeth b 1855 in Dixon, and d in Hamilton Co., TN (my ggrandmother) Since I have not found any records of the family, other than Margaret, in Hamilton Co., I assume they stayed in Dixon.
Thanks for any help.

Pat, in Indiana

Houston County, Tennessee Cemetery Book

Jo Ann Meacham — 27 Sep 2005 6:10:13 GMT

A cemetery book for Houston County, Tennessee, titled "They Passed This Way" is available for sale. If interested, please contact the Houston County Historical Society, P.O. Box 401, Erin, TN 37061, for information.

Underhills in Dickson, TN

E. Sims — 16 Aug 2005 10:27:13 GMT

I would like information on George Washington Underhill that lived in Dickson, TN in the 1800's. His son was James Alexander Underhill, married to Maggie White. Their children were Clarence, Alexander Baugh, James Mark, Caroline (Carrie) and Agnes.
Any information would be appreciated.

Nesbitt/Harris

Elizabeth Guy — 7 Sep 2005 4:01:21 GMT

Looking for info on a Teesha (not sure on spelling) Nesbitt Harris probably born sometime in 1910s or 1920s. She married a Jack Harris. They lived on Yellow Creek around Gilliam Hollow and was told that it has been Nesbitt land origianlly. Any help will be apprecieted.

Rebecca Russell

Beverly Huskey — 27 Aug 2005 9:16:18 GMT

Searching for any information on Rebecca Russell that married John R. Jones Feb. 19, 1838 in Dickson Co. TN.
E-mail Coddyody11@aol.com

Thanks
Beverly

Kinslow

Mona Kinslow kelley — 30 Jul 2005 4:55:32 GMT

Looking for Death Cert William E Kinslow Oct 17 1847
Thanks mona

Yellow Creek

Elizabeth Guy — 18 Jul 2005 4:24:07 GMT

Does any one have any info on the Yellow Creek area during the Civil War? We've been told that there was a camp of Union soldiers at Gilliam Hollow and Yellow Creek. Trying to find out more about the site. Any help is appreciated.

look-up in death or cemetry books for mid 1850.

retduck — 8 Jul 2005 9:28:02 GMT

If there any books to show a death date, either death record or cemetery record for Lucinda Austin. She died in Dickson Co. between he marriage in Oct 1852 and March 1857 when husband James Austin remarried. He maiden name was Gray.

Any assistance would be appreciated. Contact me at retduck@cox.net.

Don Darrow

Need help finding family information

JeannieParksCohea — 3 Apr 2006 12:01:45 GMT

I am looking for the family of William S Albert & his wife Eliza Felts Albert. I know they had 3 children named William b: abt 1872, James born abt 1876, and Sarah C born 1872 died 1953.
I would love to see if Sarah has an obit and have a copy of it. I also would love to find someone who might go to a cemetary and get photos of their tombstones. The following are buried at Greenwood Methodist Church Cemetary: William died 1 Jul 1923, Eliza died 7 Jan 1928, Sarah C 1872-1953, and Westley 1873-1946.
I am also looking for William's brother, James. He was born about 1849, his wife was Emaline Kirby Albert born abt 1854. Their children include Martha 1870, Darla 1872, Sarah 1874, Ester 1876, and Ida 1878. I know both of these families were in Dickson County in 1880.
The other family I would like information on is their sister, Eliza J. Albert 1851-1906 who married James H. Hassell 1842-1911. They married in 1870 in Dickson Co and were in the 1880 census. I'd love to have their marriage license. Their children include: William 1871, Margaret 1873, John 1877, and Olah Hassell 1879. I'd like to have pictures of their tombstones as well. The ones who are buried in Allbright Cemetary in Dickson County are: James H Hassell 1842-1911, Eliza J. Hassell 1851 or 54 -1906, W.H. Hassell 1871-1957, and Ola Hassell Chester 1879-1902 with husband Rev. Lois W Chester 1880-1961. I have directions to these cemetaries from the Dickson Co cemetary book if someone needs them. Also, if someone can find any marriages for any of these names or burials other than those I have, I'd REALLY appreciate any help!!!
All of these are siblings to my great great grandmother, Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Albert Parks. I have lots of information about her family that I can share as well as sharing what I have on the Albert line (it's also found as Albright/Allbright) if there is anyone who is also working on this line.

i need will of William Gilbert Dickson Co Tenn

David Sprinkle — 30 Jun 2005 5:15:59 GMT

i need the will of Dickson Co Tenn probably 1820-1850

Sarah Bruce, ca. 1770-1860

EthanBruce — 28 Dec 2004 7:39:10 GMT

Hello List,

I'm trying to resolve a particularly stubborn mystery of Bruce genealogy from Dickson County, namely, identifying the parents of a group of individuals believed to be related, perhaps even brothers: Jeremiah Bruce, Lemuel Bruce, Spartan Bruce, Franklin Forrester Bruce, James Bruce, George Bruce, and William Bruce. Most of these men were born in the early 1800s somewhere in South Carolina and moved to Dickson County apparently by the mid 1820s. I invite any other researchers working on this problem to contact me, as I have many notes to share.

One candidate for their mother is a woman, apparently a widow, named Sarah Bruce, who appears three times in the US Federal Census of Dickson County. First, in 1830, as "Sally Bruce" (image 19/75). Second, in 1840, as "Sarah Bruce," living adjacent to Franklin, Lemuel and Spartan (image 1/60). Finally, in 1860, as "Sarah" (Lurah?), living with Lemuel and his family in the Middle Division, at 90 years of age (image 43/195). These records indicate she was born about 1770 in South Carolina. This is the extent of my knowledge about her.

My question is this: Can anyone provide information on this family in general, or this Sarah Bruce in particular, or just point me in a good direction? An obituary or death certificate would be extremely useful, but I welcome with all gratitude any information at all. I don't know exactly when she died, but being 90 years old in 1860, I don't imagine she lived long after that.

Thanks in advance,
Ethan S. Bruce

Marriage look-up for James Austin

retduck — 27 Jun 2005 6:24:59 GMT

James D. Austin first married Lucinda ??? prior to 1854 when 1st child was born. He married second to Mary Gentry on March 25, 1857.

Would like to learn the surname for Lucinda.

Any help would be appreciated.

Don Darrow

Will Do Look Ups

MelissaBarker32 — 4 Dec 2004 12:57:04 GMT

Hello, I would like everyone to know that I am able to do limited look ups at the Dickson County Library ONLY. I travel to Dickson once a week and can do look ups for anyone that needs it.

Please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

Descendants of George Grancer Luther

Joseph Luther — 20 May 2005 4:23:30 GMT

Descendants of Alexander Youree Brown

Joseph Luther — 20 May 2005 4:21:12 GMT

Danielsville, Dickson Co., TN

Rhonda Jones — 16 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on a place called Danielsville which was located around Vanleer, TN. Also searching for information for the above listed surnames.

Any help would be appreciated.

Rhonda Jones