Fentress - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Evans in Fentress Co.

Robert Biggs — 29 Aug 2001 3:13:17 GMT

My Evans ancestor in Fentress Co. was Jeremiah Odel Evans, born in 1817. In 1839 he married Ann (or Anna) Davidson, daughter of Joseph Davidson and Mary Rule. They moved to Washington co., Arkansas before 1850. In 1870 they migrated to Walla Walla Co. Washington Territory where he died in 1889 and she in 1892.

In the late 1940s my great-aunt, their granddaughter, wrote me of the family history. She said his name was not originally Evans, but McHenry. Her first cousins had exactly the same tradition, but I have never found proof.

I am aware of a man named Jeremiah Odel in Sumner County early in the 19th century, but I do not know why he was named for him (if that is the case).

Is this familiar to anyone? Happy to exchange information.

Robert Biggs

Choate's

chadwickRoy1088 — 3 Sep 2008 8:08:41 GMT

Hi all,
Still looking for info or a connection to my GGGmother Elender Choate brn abt 1800 KY,died after 1860 possible Grundy Co TN, married William Bost Seitz,Sitz,Sides abt 1820.

Roy Chadwick.

FROGGE

Jill Harper — 11 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for descendants of JOHN FROGGE 1709 Va.
who settled in Fentress Co, Tn. Descendants include families of Arthur Robinson, Evan D. John S. and others. Would very much like to fill in the gaps in my family tree. Am happy to share any info I have.

Wilder TN 1924 Coal MIners' Strike

Dinerzad — 30 Aug 2008 4:45:22 GMT

I am interested in the coal mine strike (UMWA District 19) that occurred in Wilder, TN from 15 Feb-1 Apr 1924. The Fentress Coal and Coke Co. filed an injunction against the striking miners with the Federal District Court of Northeastern TN in Cookeville on 24 May 1924 to stop them from assembling, congregating, or loitering on company property even though most of the men had gone back to work 1 Apr, according to a book I have.

My grandfather, Eston Douglas "Doug" Miller, (and perhaps my great-grandfather, Monroe "Mun" Scarbrough) participated in this strike. Douglas left Wilder soon after, moving his family to KY. Our family tradition about this strike is most interesting, and I am anxious to know more.

Any information or sources you can provide would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance,

Anna

Looking for any info on the Baldwins from the Slate Creek Homestead or the Baldwin Gulf in Fentress County, TN.

Patti Cobble — 20 Apr 2006 4:29:34 GMT

My Great-great-great grandparents, John Wesley Baldwin and Elizabeth Adkins had 11 children.

Sarah, Milly, Jesse, Nancy, William H., John Calvin, Wyatt, Melvina, LaFayette, Elizabeth Jane, and Robert Wesley. I am looking for any info on any of them. William, John C. Wyatt, and Robert moved to Western Tennessee after the Civil War.

GOAD-MOHLER

rgarret142 — 4 Aug 2008 12:41:40 GMT

I am looking for the names of William Joseph & Winola Almaria (Mohler) Goad's children & their spouses. I believe they may live around muncie but are from Fentress Co.

Wm Adkins (b abt 1827) s/o Jesse & Sarah Adkins?

DeenaBeckman — 26 Aug 2008 10:03:58 GMT

William Adkins was born about 1827 and married Nancy Delk. Their son Wyatt (b abt 1848) was my ancestor. William, Nancy and children appear in the 1860 Fentress Co., TN census. I have photocopies of an article from a book called HISTORY OF FENTRESS COUNTY TENNESSEE. The article says that my William is believed to be a son of Jesse and Sarah Adkins. The author of the article was Virginia C. Zeboski. This article also says that William and Nancy were "living in Knox Co. in 1850 and Fentress Co. in 1850". As mentioned above, I have found the family to be in Fentress Co. in 1860 but I simply cannot find them anywhere at all in 1850 - including Knox Co. Is anyone familiar with this family? I'd like to learn more about the evidence indicating William was the son of Jesse and Sarah. And I would like to know how it was determined that William and Nancy were living in Knox Co. in 1850.

REAGAN'S AND PIERCY'S

michelle_piercy — 24 Aug 2008 4:19:31 GMT

HI, I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFO. ON THE REAGAN CEMETERY LOCATED SOMEWHERE IN LITTLE CRAB TEN. ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO ME AND MY FATHER WAS VISITING MY GRANDFATHER, ABE PIERCY, WHO LIVES IN BYRDSTOWN, TN AND WAS DOING SOME RESEARCH. WE ARE PLANNING TO COME BACK THURSDAY NIGHT THIS WEEK. I HAVE SEARCH EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO FIND THIS CEMETERY, AND I CANNOT. THE ONLY INFO I COULD FIND WAS, I EMAILED A LADY FROM THE FENTRESS CO., USGENWEB.ORG WEBSITE, AND SHE GOT A BOOK THAT GAVE A LOCATED, BUT I DO NOT UNDER STAND IT. IT WAS TALKING ABOUT QUAD ANGLES. A STREET WOULD DO FINE :). ANY HOW MY LINE ON THE PIERCY SIDE GOES:

MICHELLE PIERCY (ME)
RON PIERCY (FATHER)
ABE PIERCY (GRANDFATHER)
WADE PEERCY (G GRANDFATHER) M. ARTHA BELL REAGAN (G GRAND MOTHER) ALSO HIS 2ND WIFE.
WILLIAM M. PIERCY (GG GRANDFATHER~WHO IS BURIED AT PIERCY CEMETERY IN FENTRESS CO.)
GREEN B. PEARCY (ALL INFO I CAN FIND IS CENSUS~MIGHT BE BURIED HERE IN FENTRESS CO.)
(FROM HERE ON OUT THE REST ARE FROM KENTUCKY)

ARTHA BELL REAGAN:

MOTHER AND FATHER WAS:

DOCTOR LOGAN REAGAN AND HATTIE CRAVENS (GG GRANDFATHER AND GRAND MOTHER)

ANDREW JACKSON REAGAN (GGG GRANDFATHER)

JOHN "APPLESEED" REAGAN (GGGG GRANDFATHER)

PETER REAGAN JR. (GGGGG GRANDFATHER)

PETER REAGAN SR. (GGGGGG GRANDFATHER)

I DO KNOW SOME OF THE OLDER REAGAN WERE BURIED AT CONASTER CEMETERY IN WHICH WE FOUND BUT THE GATE WAS CLOSED AND DID NOT WANT TO TRESSPASS.

ANY INFO WOULD BE GREAT,
THANKS,
MICHELLE PIERCY

descendants of Malissa Cathryn Brown

tammyoveross — 11 Aug 2008 12:12:03 GMT

I am very anxious to talk with the lady that is her namesake, but I can't email you through this site. I, too, am a descendant of Malissa Cathryn Brown. My mother is the youngest of Dolph Felix's 20+ children. I would really like to communicate with you through email, etc. Please contact me.
Thank you!
Tammy

MILLER Family

Joel Copeland — 19 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on ? MILLER that married Armanda O. COPELAND b. 1858 in Overton Co.,TN. I know of two children Pierce(b.1890) and Pearl(b.1892. Pearl married a John WHITE. Any help appreciated

Joel
dcopel@cmq.com

Taylors and others

John Taylor — 26 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Starting with Isaac Taylor (b. Aug. 23, 1783) my lineage focuses on Fentress and surrounding Counties. The following are my direct patrilineal ancestors:

Will Taylor (died in Kentucky)
George Taylor (b. Oct. 12, 1761 - Albemarle Ctty., Va.; d. Sept. 1798 - Schuyler County, Ill.)
Isaac Taylor (b. Aug. 23, 1783; d. ? - Fentress Ctty., TN; m. Agnes Copeland)
Pleasant Taylor (b. Feb. 21, 1810; d. May 6, 1889; m. Martha Hamlet)
Berry Hamlet Taylor (b. March 27, 1850; d. ?; m. Stella Wheaton & Susan Little)
Grover Cleveland Taylor (b. Apr. 19, 1885; d. ?; m. Margaret Jackson)
Ivan Jackson Taylor (b. Nov. 16, 1915; d. Sept. ?, 1984; m. Dorthea Jewell McManus)

I would be very interested to hear from any of my relatives!

FENTRESS COUNTY, 1840-1850

Carletta Keith — 21 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Moses Solomon, my gr grandfather, was born in NC in 1805; was on tax list in Overton County in 1836; was on 1840 and 1850 census in Fentress County; in 1860 he was in Wayne County, KY. Sampson Solomon, born in 1813 also in NC, whom I believe to be Moses' brother or other relative, was living in next household to Moses on 1850 census; he was married to Anna Beaty in Overton County. I believe one of Moses' wives' maiden name was Nancy Woolsey.

Davis/Greer Family

Noahsark008 — 27 Jul 2008 11:23:01 GMT

Looking for family members. My grandparents was John Bill Davis and Margaret Elizabeth Greer(Lizzie). They are buried at Frogge Chapel. I am looking for information on their parents. Sid Davis, Earnie Sales, Asbury Greer, Nancy Jane Reagan. If any info please contact me.

Davis/Greer Family

Noahsark008 — 27 Jul 2008 11:21:44 GMT

Looking for family members. My grandparents was John Bill Davis and Marggaret Elizabeth Greer(Lizzie). They are buried at Frogge Chapel. I am looking for information on their parents. Sid Davis Earnie Sales Asbury Greer Nancy Jane Reagan. If any info please contact me.

Davis/Greer Family

Noahsark008 — 27 Jul 2008 11:20:39 GMT

joel stephens

dennisstephens1976 — 28 Jun 2008 3:24:04 GMT

i am trying to locate my father. his name was joel stephens.
he was from fentress county tenn. i only have info related to me by my mother. his father name was lloyd stephens. mom told that he had moved back to tenn soon after i was born.
mother told me i was named after his brother dennis stephens.
she mentioned that he had numerous brothers and sisters but ican only remember one onther name she said his ohter brother was named jim .
thanks you for any hepl that you can give me

Jesse and Elizabeth Crabtree

TonyaMaddux — 21 Feb 2003 6:07:03 GMT

I am trying to find information on Jesse and Elizabeth Crabtree, who were listed in Scott County in the 1850 census. Their ages are listed as 50 and 48 at that time.

My GGGgrandparents, Robert and Margarett J. Smith (ages 70?? and 28) and a Nancy Smith (age 64), as well as some children are listed in as living in the household with them.

Jesse, Robert, and Nancy are all listed as having come from VA.

I believe these people were all related, but I do not know just how. I am hoping there are some descendants in Fentress Co. who may have information on them. I feel if I can learn the connections between these people that I can knock down a brick wall that has me stumped.

Thanks in advance for any information.

Morgan Family

Herschel Morgan — 12 Aug 2001 7:43:47 GMT

Looking for anyone researching the Morgan family in Fentress County. Have lots of info, willing to share it.

GARRETT-HATFIELD

rgarret142 — 14 Jul 2008 1:01:30 GMT

Looking for info on James Logan Garrett & wife Flossie D. Hatfield,s children & their spouses. They lived in the Mayland area at some time.
James was b 5-3-1886 & d 6-5-1962
Flossie b 1-18-1892 & d 9-30-1986
Children: Paulene, Mary, Geneva, Alice, Peter,Robert,Porter(Doc), Paul,Glen,Anna Mae,James L. (Dn) & Amy.
Alice md a Wilson. Porter md Martha(Mattie) Phillips, Anna Mae md Charles B. Leach & Amy md a Brissler.

Millers of Clarkrange area

TurkeyCreekTom — 13 Jul 2008 12:15:02 GMT

Does anyone have any information as to the Miller's of the Clarkrange area and the Cliff Springs/Muddy Pond area of Overton County. Especially those many buried in the Campground Cemetery (Mt Union Baptist Church) near Clarkrange? Who is the beginning Miller? When did he come into this area? Any information at all.

crabtree

beckiefigg73 — 7 Jul 2008 2:17:05 GMT

Surnames: crabtree/hill/kidd
Does anyone have any information on a richard crabtree born 1876 married rebecca hill born 1878 in ky daughter of uncle dick hill they had 5 children in 1925 son hillery was shot in mccreary county by a talmidge kidd? He is my great grandfather and I have hit a brick wall,also a trinnie traqpley posted a message saying she had a pic of them in 2002. I replied to her address but email was returned Please help-my email address is beckiefigg@yahoo.com
Any info much appreciated
Richard was brother of Polly Crabtree Blevins dies in Scott Co Tn

King family of Fentress County

Barbara Grote — 10 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on the King family of Fentress County. I have very little information at present. I do know that my grandfather's name was Harrison King and my grandmother's name was Cora (Clayborn) King. My father was born in 1920 in Manson, Tenn. and lived, for a time, on King's Mountain. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Groom/Grooms

g_oldham — 6 Oct 2005 8:07:27 GMT

Can someone tell me if any Groom/Grooms are buried in the Wold River Cemetery?

Miller Family

TurkeyCreekTom — 3 Jul 2008 1:59:39 GMT

Does anyone have any information as to who the parents of John Burgess Miller are? He is buried in Campground Cemetery at Clarkrange. He was born 1858 died 1932. I know he had a brother named Robert.

stephens family

dennisstephens1976 — 29 Jun 2008 2:40:21 GMT

my father was joel stephens. his father was lloyd stephens.
i was born in 1976. my father moved back to tenn. shortly after i was born.
joel had several brothers . i only know that one brother was dennis and the other brother was jim or james.
joel would be aprox 60 to 65 yrs of age.
any help you can give me .

finding families members

Ula(DaleWright)Staley — 18 Jan 2005 6:30:49 GMT

I'm looking for info about my Grandmother on my Fathers side his name was Edlie James Wright, her name was Mary Elizabeth Jaynes Wright, Her husband was James Dennis Wright,Edlie has one deceased son Michael Alan Wright he was shot and killed in 1991,William Edlie Wright,Karen Jane Wright(Lawhead),and myself.I also would like to find relatives, of my father also, nieces their names Mary Ellen,IreneWright was their maiden name, don't have married names, can you help here to?

thanks for any help,Dale Wright,Staley

Benjamin Howard & Ellis Howard

Bruce E. York — 30 May 2005 4:07:28 GMT

Hi Friends: I noticed that the following two people: Benjamin Howard and Ellis Howard were about the same age and both married women named Florence. Can you help me understand if they are one in the same person or who the parents are of each?

Benjamin Howard b. abt 1885-1888, son of _______________ & ________________ md 24 Jul 1908
Forence Willie Beaty b. 15 Mar 1888, dau of Francis Marion Beaty and Mary Jane Vawter; had a child
Othel Howard b. 12 Jul 1910 who md Holly Glidewell

Ellis Howard b. 1885-1886 TN, son of ___________________ & _________________ md _____________
Florence _______________ b. 1890-1891 TN; their children:
Lillie Howard b. 1907-1908 TN
Burton Howard b. 1909-1910 TN
Burris Howard b. 1912-1913 TN
Stella Howard b. 1913-1914 TN
Lester Howard b. 1915-1916 TN
Gertrude Howard b. 1919 TN

Any help on this will be appreciated. Thanks and love, Bruce

Bruce E. York

Wilder Hotel - Wilder, TN

Sue Cromwell — 4 Jul 2006 1:42:41 GMT

I am looking for information regarding the Wilder Hotel in Wilder, TN about 1910 - 1920. My great grandparents ran the hotel -- Walter and Emma Nunn.

6TH. DISTRICT/HALES MILLS/1860

ptucker9046 — 14 Oct 2001 3:43:24 GMT

my great grand parents Henry Milton CANNON b. abt. 1823 TN. and Priscilla BURCHETT b. abt. 1833 Cumberland Co. KY. were listed in the 1860 FENTRESS Co. Tn. census; they were living in the 6th district in the Hales Mills comunity.I have looked at evey map I can find and can not find Hales Mills. Does any one know where the 6th dis. would have been in 1860? Could that posiable now be part of Pickett or Clay CO. or where they flooded for Dale Hollow Lake? Thanking you in advance Pauline

Rachel Winningham

TonyaSmithMaddux — 5 Dec 2004 12:03:05 GMT

I am a descendant of Richard Winningham's through his daughter, Rachel Winningham Robbins, her son, Jayhue Winningham, his son, James "Bud" Winningham, down to present.

I would so like to see a picture of her, if one exists. I have one picture of Jayhue but none of his mother, Rachel.

If there are any descendants of hers around, please contact me, as I would like to exchange any information.

I know that Jayhue had one brother, Thomas Freels, and one sister, Rosetta Robbins. I do hope there are some relatives of each that I can exchange info with.

Thank you,

Tonya Smith Maddux

Looking for

TOSLAND — 23 Feb 2003 4:39:17 GMT

Looking for any information on my great-grantmother Haley GIBSON, daugher of James GIBSON and Sally CECIL. Haley GIBSON married Joe DELK of Fentress Co. TN and was mother of 3 children before her death somewhere between 1897 and 1900. Children were my grandmother Mollie DELK who married Aught STEPP; Lucy DELK who married Ozie SHARP and Bill DELK who married Minnie SHARP. Haley GIBSON-DELK'S siblings were Mary Pricilla GIBSON; Isham GIBSON; George GIBSON; Joe GIBSON; Mandy GIBSON and possibly another sister. Would like information on them. The mother, Sally CECIL-GIBSON was residing in Wayne Co. KY on 1920 census.

Gilreath Marriage date

patmchaffie — 20 Aug 2005 1:16:31 GMT

Does anyone have knowledge of the place and date of the marriage of William Lafayette Gilreath and wife, Savannah? I'm also looking for Savannah's maiden name. They are shown on the 1900 DeKalb County TN census. William was the son of William A. Gilreath who lived in Fentress County.

Any information will be appreciated.
Patsy McHaffie
patmchaffie@mchsi.com

Barger/Stonecipher Family

stopwatch2 — 31 Dec 2005 9:10:03 GMT

Looking for inf on a John Calvin Barger m. Mahala Ruth Stoncipher like to get her birth and death date ,and like to get inf on Tollett Barger m. Tabitha ?.like to know his parents names and her Tollett is John Calvin Barger father. janetstringfield@yahoo.com

King, Williams, Beaty, Mullinix

barbarawood123 — 3 Jun 2008 6:54:39 GMT

I am the daughter of Imogene Williams, Granddaughter of Edgar Williams, and Roxie Beaty. I would like any storied on any of the family member. I really would like some information on Jane Mullinix mother Delilah, like her last name, birthday, parents names and any information on them.

King, Williams, Beaty, Mullinix

barbarawood123 — 3 Jun 2008 6:54:00 GMT

Ocie Delk

JillHicks17 — 3 Dec 2006 12:04:24 GMT

Does anyone know who Ocie Delk b. Oct. 26, 1877 Fentress Co.TN.-d. May 5, 1962 Chatanooga, TN. parents are? She married David D. Smith, s/o Asa Smith.

Fentress County Moody Family

CliffordL_Smith — 3 Feb 2002 9:43:09 GMT

Looking for any information about the Moody Family from Fentress County Tenn.I have traced them back from Texas into Ark and then into Fentress County,Tenn. John Moody married to Nancy in 1850,1840,1830 census, The one i am related to is Michael Moody child of John and Nancy moody, he is not listed on the 1860 Census and the next one i find him in is 1870 in Carroll County Ark.So anyone that can help me i would be grateful to. Hopefully i can hear from family members.

ODIE WAYNE BROWN

gloriaardrey48 — 2 May 2008 12:54:57 GMT

I am looking for any info on Odie Wayne Brown born in the early 1900's and died about 1959 somewhere in Fentress Co., Tn. He might have gone by the name of Wayne, as I found a Wayne in a census with a Smith family, grandfather or step, don't remember which. thank you,
Gloria Ardrey

Looking for family pictures

Wm. Darrell Walker — 27 Jun 2002 3:45:31 GMT

I'm looking for old and current family pictures from the Walker, Looper and Conaster families I a'm a grandson of Ezra A. Walker a descendant of Archibald Walker and Delilah Conatser these fmilies are over Fentress, Pickett and Overton counties.

Litha L. Terry Fentress or Pickett?

DorothySlaven — 25 Apr 2008 1:51:48 GMT

Does anyone have a marriage date or husband's name for Litha L. Terry the Daughter of John and Elizabeth Terry? Thanks Dorothy

MANIS_STINSON

rgarret142 — 19 Apr 2008 1:10:36 GMT

I am looking for the 2nd husband of Deborah Diane Stinson born about 1966 & died July 14, 1988 & is buried in Mt. Helen Cem.She was first md to a Ronnie Lee Horton whi died in 1988. I also would like his parents names & their children.

Angel family and Angel Mountain Fentress Co.TN

Robin Scott — 17 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find information on the family of Margaret Angel b. 1839 Angel Mountain, Fentress Co. TN who married Calvin Rich b. 1827 in Pall Mall Fentress Co. TN. Her father was suppose to be Thomas Angel b. 1798 NC and her mother Mary ? b. 1800 TN or NC. I am trying to find out anything on this Angel family and about this Angel Mountain. Thanks so much for your time and help!!
Robin Scott
Indiana

charles j cullom formally of fentress co.

newby001_1 — 3 Apr 2008 3:55:40 GMT

looking for charles j collum of this county. lived in orlando,fla for many years where he was a lawyer. he retired and may have relocated back to fentress or somewhere near.

Sells "B" given names Fentress and Neighboring Counties

Bruce E. York — 6 Mar 2004 9:03:10 GMT

Looking for Mary Brown

DCROWELL — 24 Jan 2002 5:10:45 GMT

I am trying to locate someone connected to this family.
Thomas Brown b.1808 TN. who married Mary Ann Phillips.
They had the following children...
1. James born abt 1826 mar. Sarah Anderson
2. John Thomas born abt 1829 mar. Lakey Guffie
3. Mary born abt 1833 mar. William Blair?
4. William Pemberton b.1837 mar. Nancy Brooks
5. George Washington b.abt 1839 mar. Mary Ann Smith

This family was in Fentress,Co.TN. What I am needing here is
someone who can help me with Mary, did she marry William Blair? Did she have any children? Are any of you descended from her? Thanks for any help! Debra

SPURLING/MORGAN families of Fentress and Morgan co.

ed davis — 21 Aug 2002 5:36:58 GMT

Seeking information on SPURLING and MORGAN families of Fentress and Morgan co.

Shepperds Wayne County

pittypat2618 — 25 Mar 2008 2:50:10 GMT

Hi, my father and family were from Monticello his name was William (Ed) Shepperd. My husband was from there and I met some of my family.I would love to hear from them now to compare info and maybe trade photos.
Hopeing Pat Shepperd Capshaw

Jaynes, wright,choate

dayle_staley_1982 — 24 Mar 2008 9:25:54 GMT

ula1954 used to be ula(dalewright)staley new e-mail shorty5419@hotmail.com thanks.

Napoleon Bonaparte Scott 1868-1948

FrancesEarpMeyer — 23 Mar 2008 3:43:35 GMT

The above named was born in Fentress County, Tennessee in 1868 and died in Casey County, Kentucky in 1948. He first appeared in the 1870 Census as a child of Susan Scott, head of the house. He is listed as a sibling of Zimrod, Alexander, and Sarah. I don't remember the others. He is usually listed in family trees as a child of Napoleon B. Scott (Sr.) but doen't appear on any census with said NBS. So I would go against the tide and say that he is not the senior NBS's son. So whose son is he. His father appears to have died sometime between his conception and 1870 or may be he left the family.
Please help
Thank you

All Fentress Genealogies

Bruce E. York — 6 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am working on a major project to pull into one genealogical data base the genealogies of all who have lived in Fentress Co, TN since and before its creation in 1823. Send your info by gedcom or hard copy to Bruce York
bruyork@wans.net or 1362 W. Straford Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85233. Currently have over 26,000 names and adding daily.

Pile and Crockett

thistlehart34 — 21 Mar 2008 2:07:32 GMT

Hi. I'm a descendant of Delilah Pile (b.1790 d. 1810) and William Crockett (b.1775 d. 1836) and am trying to find any and all information about them that I can find. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

David & Mary Henderson Holliday

LynetteHolliday — 24 Oct 2004 10:22:35 GMT

I am looking for information on the family of David & Mary Henderson Holliday. They come through Davison Ten from Virginia to So Illinois. They had at least 2 children in Ten - Benjamin Jefferson b abt 1812 and Stephen Allen b abt 1814 before they moved to So IL in 1815. Any help would be appreciated.

Turpin, Hunt, Elmore

BeckyVaught44 — 16 Mar 2008 2:07:18 GMT

James Turpin md Nancy Hunt ca 1834. They lived in Wayne County, KY, but she may have been from TN.They named a son Elmore Hunt Turpin. Her father may have been Elmore Hunt or her mother's maiden name may have been Elmore. Any info on Turpin or Hunt welcome.

Turpin, Hunt, Elmore

BeckyVaught44 — 16 Mar 2008 2:06:05 GMT

Moles family - Native American - VA,TN & KY -- John & Sarah [? Highsaw ] Moles,Jackson Moles--STEPHENS - Info Needed

crkp1 — 12 Jan 2008 5:44:46 GMT

I am looking for as much information as I can find on my family.If anyone would be willing to share facts,copies of documents,copies of photos,stories..anything,I would greatly appreciate it.I don't have much,will gladly share anything that you need.

My line:
1. John Moles b. abt 1800 VA
census shows: in Patrick,VA 1830,1840
Fentress,TN 1850
Clinton,KY 1860[in home of Ingrim Norris]
John Moles was married to Sarah [possibly Highsaw].Sarah was born abt 1801.Their children are :Jackson b.abt 1831,Andrew abt 1833,Polly abt 1837 & Washington abt 1840.

2. Jackson Moles born abt 1831 TN
census shows: in Fentress,TN 1850 [w/parents]
Clinton,KY 1860
Wolf Creek,Russell Co,KY 1870
can't find him on the 1880
Jackson Moles was married to Permilia Jane Walker.Permilia has shown up on birth records of her children as Jane Walker.I have one her daughter's death certificate & her name is shown as Amelia Walker.
Jackson & Permilia's children were:
Nancy E 1854, Sarah Ann 1856, William Vann 1857, James 1860 & John born 1851/ died 1855

3.Sarah Ann Moles born May 1856 Clinton Co,KY
lived in Russell Co,Ky & died in Shelby Co,Indiana on June 16,1934.She married John Stephens on Feb.4,1874 in Russell Co,KY.
Sarah Moles & John Stephens' children were:
Ulyssus 1874,Lenora 1876, Daitha 1878,Savannah 1883,Elmer 1885, Ethel 1889,Pearly 1891,Elza 1896,Etherd 1895, Edgar 1897,Carrie & Estell .

4. Elmer Stephens was my great grandfather.

I have talked [on-line]with a granddaughter of Permilia Jane Walker [married Moles].She told me that Permilia is buried just outside of a cemetery between Russell Springs & Jamestown,KY.Her grave is only marked by a pile of stones.She told me that Permilia was not permitted to be buried inside the cemetery because she was "a full blooded Indian".

Another thing,I noticed something that I am curious about on the 1860 Clinton,KY census.In the household of Jackson & Permilia J.Moles there is an Elizabeth Walker listed.Elizabeth is 33 yrs old & Permilia is 29 yrs.Could Elizabeth be Permilia's sister?

As I said,I am looking for anything on my family.
Cathy

Menda Smithers obit

DorothySlaven — 7 Mar 2008 2:26:26 GMT

I was wondering if someone could look up an obit for Menda E. Smithers for me she died 04 July 1992. Thanks

Harvey and Sarah Pile Guinn

PeggyGuinnBowen — 29 Feb 2008 5:46:44 GMT

I have found Harvey Guinn on the 1880 census in Roane County, TN. It says he is 65, a fisherman, born in TN. His wife is Sarah, age 55, born in TN. They have a daughter, Mary, age 27, born in TN. This fits with Harvey Guinn son of Jane and John Guinn.This would make him born 1815, between John Rose and Andrew Bailey. There is a short microfilm at the Tennessee State Archives in Nashville, on it it shows Grantees Sarah and Harvey Gwinn heirs of Conrad Pile Bk. F pg. 84, Grantor William Pile Sr.

James Potter Cemetery and John Vaughn Cemetery

JohnnyB325 — 4 Mar 2008 7:44:41 GMT

I am planning to visit Fentress County Wednesday and would like to visit the James Potter Cemetery and the John Vaughn Cemetery as I have relatives buried in both. However, I am not sure exactly where either cemetery is located, so if someone could give me directions from Jamestown I would really appreciate it!

Thanks,
John

Alegon Guinn of Fentress Co, TN and Wayne Co., KY

t_fank — 4 Jul 2002 2:26:34 GMT

I am looking for any info on Alegon Guinn , born in Fentress County, TN in 1842. He married Sarah Rule (b. abt. 1864) She died in Coal Co., Oklahoma. Alegon is the son of Jeremiah Guinn (son of John Gwinn/Sarah Jane Holbrooke) and Nancy. I have Alegon and Sarah's children listed as

Nancy A. Guinn b. 1864 Wayne Co., Ky
David Guinn b. 3-11-1866 Ky
**James Byrd Guinn b. 7-15-1868 married Almeda Greenhaw
(James is the line I am researching) marriage #2 Rossie
Prince Jones.
Martha J. Guinn b. 1870
Mary E. Guinn b. 1873
George W. Guinn b. 4-13-1895 Ky
Vestina Guinn b. 1879 Ky
Virgie Mae Guinn

1870 Wayne County, Ky census shows
Guynn, Alian 28 w m farmer born in TN
Sarah 22 wife KY
Nancy A. 6 daughter KY
Faith 4 daughter KY
James B. 2 son KY Nancy 71 (probably mother of Alain) TN

ANY info would be greatly appreciated. Some of the modern family now goes by Alegon's middle name of Byrd.

Watsons

Bruce E. York — 18 Mar 2002 3:47:40 GMT

Hi Sally: I do not have much on the Watsons. It appears that Giles (Jiles) Watson came to Fentress County between 1870 and 1880 as he first appears in the census in 1880.

!1880 Fentress Co, TN census Jiles Watson 35 KY 1844-1845 m Dist 5 #158.
Sally (Watson) Bashaw: snbashaw@earthlink.net -- Names of records obscure in 1880 census are Na (Nancy) and B (Becky). Silas Ab Watson is my grandfather and his siblings are Becky or Rebecca, Nancy, Isabell and Lewis. Lewis would have been out of the home at the time of the 1880 census. The parents were Rachell (Winchester) and Giles Watson.

1880
Jiles Watson 35 KY 1844-1845
Rachell Watson 35 KY 1844-1845
Isabell Watson 12 TN 1867-1868
Nancy Watson ? TN 1868-1873 Nancy or Naomi
Becky Watson 6 TN 1873-1874
Ab Watson 2 TN 1877-1878

You should be able to find Giles Watson as a child in the 1850 and possibly 1860 censuses in Kentucky. By 1870 he was some where in Tennessee and married, so you should be able to find him on the 1870 census index for TN. Good luck and love, Bruce

hicks of fentress co, tn

mary butte — 25 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

am looking for parents of john hicks and nancy downs. also children of john and nancy hicks.

BERTRAM, BUTRAM, BUTTRAM, BUTRUM, BUTTRUM

AnnaBertram62 — 7 Sep 2006 12:22:26 GMT

My father-in-law, (Lonnie) Beckam BERTRAM, married Alma Lou BROWN in Fentress Co., TN on 12 December 1904, and they reared a family of five there in the Allardt community. Alma Lou was the daughter of the preacher, George Washington BROWN, and Martha Ellot STINSON. Beckam BERTRAM was born and reared in Wayne Co., KY, the son of Porter Harrison BERTRAM and Rosa Sennabelle DeROSSETT. He was related to all the various branches of the BERTRAM, BUTRAM, etc., family in Fentress Co., TN, but he did not know it. I have researched most of them and can tie them in to early ancestors in NC, VA, KY, and TN. Would enjoy exchanging information with all branches.

Given Name "Cullom,Cullum"

carpenter17 — 14 Feb 2008 2:03:45 GMT

Hi list,
Just a curiosity question, I have noticed many names on the Fentress Co. Tn. site with the given name of Cullom, Cullum, etc. as the first or middle name. I was wondering if this name had some significance or special history in the area. My grandfather John Cullom Crouch b.Sep, 20,1902 in Pall Mall, Tn and d. May 2 1961 in Pulaski Co. Ky. has that middle name as well.
Good Hunting!
Jeff Crouch

CAMPBELL / POTTER

woodypee — 7 Jun 2004 2:20:07 GMT

I have been trying to find out who my great grandfather and great grandmother's parents were .. could someone please help.. My grandmother was Ester (Campbell) Crabtree, her father was Virgil Campbell, b.9-28-1894 d. 11-20-1968 , he married Montie Potter b.9-20-1898 d.5-23-1963... they had several children , Ester Mae b.1923, Cletis, Condy, Ruby, Leo, Ray and I can't remember the others.. but I have came to a dead end.. could someone please help in finding out whom the parents of Virgil and Montie were?... I would appreciate any information. My email is woodypee@msn.com .. looking forward to hearing from you .. thank you!

Choate Cemetery

rired127 — 30 Jan 2008 3:08:14 GMT

I am seeking information/ photo of Orvis Lee Pugh's (b. 6 November 1945 d. 4 December 1990) headstone and obituary. He is buried in the Choate Cemetery, in Fentress County, TN.
Thank You.

Clark and Mary (Reynolds) Choate of Helena

Truman Choate — 10 Feb 2005 3:57:28 GMT

Please post any new of the Clark and Mary Choate family.
For me please.
I would appreciate it.
Thank you
Louise Choate

Gypsy Colony? in Early Overton/Fentress Co. TN Boswell, Madewell et.al.?

VicLeeGeno — 13 Jan 2008 10:01:42 GMT

This message will be posted to several lists, so I apologize if you receive this message more than once. On the Boswell list, there has been some discussion of Boswell gypsy origins. In Albert R. Hogue's History of Fentress Co. TN 1916, the ancestor of the Madewell's was from Egypt, arriving in 1795. Perhaps this was a polite way of calling him a gypsy. As I understand the origin of gypsy is Egytian. Supposedly, gypsy's claimed they were from Egypt. Both of these families were very early settlers in what is today Fentress Co. TN. What I would like to know is 1. Does anyone know of any oral or written history about a group of gypsy's settling in this part of Tennessee? 2. Does the Boswell or Madewell group have a Surname DNA study set up? 3. If so, does the haleogroup have a concentration is what is today Iraq/Iran? the supposed origin of gypsys.

WRIGHT FAMILY

SCOTT B. BUSH — 27 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Coffman Obituary

BrendaClark29 — 29 Dec 2007 2:01:10 GMT

Need help in locating an obituary for Julia E. Coffman, January 2001. She died in Fentress County, TN according to the Social Security death index but I have no other information. I'm trying to find where she was buried & who her parents were. Her husband Cecil (my great-uncle) was buried in Morgan county but I have no record of her. Would welcome any help.

Jemima Hammock

Chesapeake1217 — 1 Jan 2008 11:38:07 GMT

I am searching for info on Jemima Hammock born 1835 in Scott Co, TN and died 1915 in Scott Co. She also lived in Fentress Co for a while where she owned some land. Any info would be appreciated. Email me at Chesapeake1217@gmail.com

Jemima Hammock

Chesapeake1217 — 1 Jan 2008 11:36:44 GMT

Jemima Hammock

Chesapeake1217 — 1 Jan 2008 11:35:34 GMT

Thomas Groom

georgiaoldham — 1 Jan 2008 2:36:34 GMT

I'm looking for the children of Thomas Groom b 1797 NC. He is the son of Nelly & John Groom. He and his family are living next to Nelly on the 1830 census in Fentress Co. He & his wife are listed. He has 4 children: 1 male b 1820-1825, 1 male b 1825-1830, 1 female b 1820-1825, & 1 female b 1825-1830. Does anyone know who his wife is or anything about his children? I can't find him on the 1840 census but find him in Bedford Co. in the 1850 census with a much younger wife.

gennings, jennings

kperrin11 — 29 Dec 2007 5:57:05 GMT

i am looking for any information on oda rosa jennings dob-5-16.1890 dod 10-9-1851, and james alexander jennings dob 4-17-1861 or 1862 dod 5.8.1937. give or take. oda married mary bert sandlin and james married sarah dishman. these are our stumbling blocks am looking for death, birth, marriage, ssi, their family and parents. is there anyone who knows of these names could you please contact me at kperrin1@mac.com
thank you very much for your time and effort.
karin

gennings, jennings

kperrin11 — 29 Dec 2007 5:56:27 GMT

Marion B. Bledsoe, mid 1800s

alee65 — 21 Dec 2007 11:10:46 GMT

I would like to make contact with any descendant, researcher, or even anyone with an interest in Marion Baylor Bledsoe, of Fentress County TN. He was born about 1820, died about 1860, he was a blacksmith, and the country Sheriff. Please let me hear from you. Thanks!

Burdine Young b. 1800 d. abt 1855

robyoung138 — 17 Dec 2007 5:28:28 GMT

still seeking any information on Burdine Young born 1800 and died between 1850 and 1860. (siblings, parents, origin etc).

He married twice, once in 1821 to Rebecca Minton and had a son named Robert.

The second time he married a Susan prior to 1832 and had the following children:

Lilly Young b: 1833/1834 in , , Tennessee
William Young b: 1834 in , , Kentucky
Ann Jeanette Young b: 1835/1837 in , Wayne, Kentucky
John Young b: 1837/1838 in , , Kentucky
Ada Young b: 1839/1840 in , , Kentucky
James “Jim” Young b: 1841/1842 in , Fentress, Tennessee
Martha “Polly” Young b: 1843/1844 in , Fentress, Tennessee
George W. Young b: 1854/1855 in , Fentress, Tennessee

his place of residence is as follows:

1824 Fentress Co, TN Burdine Young is on Station Camp Creek along with an Andrew Young (is this the Andrew Young of 1830 Cumberland Co, KY b. 1771-1780?) Bucy Young was living near him in 1830.
1830 Fentress Co, TN census Burdine Young 20-30 b. 1800-1810; 02011-30001; Page 10.
1840 Fentress Co, TN census Budin Young 40-50 b. 1790-1800; 2002001-222001; Page 19.
1848 Fentress Co, TN census Burdine Young sells land on the middle fork of Station Creek.
1850 Fentress Co, TN census Berdine Young 50 TN b. 1799-1800; Dist 6 #90.
1860 Fentress Co, TN census Susan Young 50 NC b. 1809-1810 f Travisville Dist 7 #611.

there is strong speculation that he is the son of John Young and Jerusha Patrick, but have been unable to prove it. any information would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

Rob

Bill Creeks cemetery

janejane12 — 17 Aug 2006 9:04:58 GMT

Sorry, but I know nothing about that cemetery. Hope someone else does.

Hood Mountain Cemetery

kimbrazis — 17 Dec 2007 2:50:20 GMT

I'm looking for info to be able to get to Hoodtown Mtn Cemetery. My g-grandmother was Letha Hood and she grew up there. Tried getting to the cemetery this past fall while on vacation and couldn't get there... Any help out there?

Rick Hoover

ddedodd — 15 Dec 2007 7:15:43 GMT

I would like to tell Rick that my mother and father probably
didn't even know Harrison King. My mother and father Elma Dodd King and Frank Dodd. My Grandfather was John King
son of Peter Prime King and his father was Robert King.
We are not related to the King Mnt Kings. Sorry Rick
ddedodd@aol.com

Looking for Piles

Dorothy Estes — 3 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for Fentress Co., TN locations for the Conrad (Coonrod) POYLE family. Would like to know his wife's name,where his land was located, and where he is buried. Surname is also spelled PILE. Family records indicated he was an early settler who built a toll road in the area. Would appreciate any information on this family.

Jane Evens or Evans

SonjaConatser — 24 Jun 2001 1:48:36 GMT

Looking for information on Jane Evens that lived in Fentress county in 1850 and had a daughter named Thursy that married a William Fowler that came from NC. They had some sons named Sampson, Benjamin, John, and Eliza who married Edith Blevins daughter of Late and Polly Blevins. Any information on any of these families will be greatly appreciated.

Dortha (Sullings) Stockton

Bruce E. York — 19 Oct 2006 1:35:14 GMT

Hi: Does anyone know the parents of Dortha Sullins or Sullings who marred George Layton Stockton. He was born 31 May 1882-1884 and she was likely born about 1882-1889. Thanks bruceyork@cox.net

William Fowler Sr. b. 1794 NC d. 1855 TN

SonjaConatser — 24 Jun 2001 1:59:15 GMT

Looking for information on a William Fowler who married a Nancy Anne Byars NC listed in the 1850 Fentress Co. census. Any information on any of their children would be appreciated Martha age 32, Lucy 28, William 26, John 21, Cherl 17 m, Elen 13 f, Even 6, Martin 4, and James 2.

Thanks Sonja

Scott and Fowler families

swpeyton — 18 Nov 2007 4:02:00 GMT

In continuation of my previous post, I am looking for information on Robert Scott who appears on the 1870 Census of Fentress County. He is listed as 21 and being born in TN. In 1880 he is living with a wife Mary and several children. By 1900 he has apparently remarried and living in Clinton County, Kentucky. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

I am also looking for information on the Fowler family. Specifically for information on William Fowler, b 1796 who appears on the 1840 Census, & 1850. William married Nancy Ann Byers, and I am descended through their son William who married Thursa Evans. I am also interested in information on the Evans family. I believe that Thursa Evans mother was named Jane Evans per the 1850 Census.

Any information on any of the above would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance....

Andrea

Looking for info on several Fentress County families

swpeyton — 18 Nov 2007 3:56:03 GMT

Hello...I am looking for the following:

Information on exactly where my ancestor Lewis Anderson's land was. He lived in Fentress County from about 1840 until his death between 1860-1870. He is buried at Spurlin Cemetery.

On the family of Arthur Edwards who came to Fentress Co around 1830 from North Carolina. Arthur appears on the census of Fentress County in 1830, 1840, 1850, & 1860. Two of his daughters marry into the Anderson family. I am interested in learning more about him, where his land was (he owned significant property in Fentress County), and information on his parents etc.
Information on Robert Scott, who is 21 on the 1870 Census of Fentress County. The census lists him being born in Tennessee. He also appears on the 1880 Census of Fentress Co., with a wife Mary and 4 children. In 1900 he has apparently remarried and is living in Clinton County, Kentucky.

Also looking for information on the

William Frison Simmons--Help Please!

rlsimmons1969 — 6 Nov 2007 2:49:49 GMT

My great grandfather was William Frison Simmons. My family tells me he died between 1941 and 1945. He was living in Monterey, Tennessee at the time of his death, but I can't find a death certificate or any records of him being buried in either Monterey or anywhere nearby. I have written to the Social Security Administration asking for a copy of his application for a social security number because I had his old Social Security Card. They said they have no proof of his death, so they can't give me the information. He was born in 1891, so he would be 116 years old if he was still alive. I don't know what to give them for proof of death. Can anyone help me out? I'm at a dead end.

Stockton / Hansford

JamesLord38 — 28 Oct 2007 8:39:27 GMT

Benjamin Richard Stockton, born July 21, 1909 Fentress Co., TN - Died February 1978, He married Grace Hansford, she was born June 10, 1915, died September 1984 --- their children were Robert Leighton Stockton and Benjamin Franklin Stockton, born June 12, 1941.

Seeking information on family and their descendants.

jamestlord@charter.net

Crockett

vasconi — 28 Oct 2007 5:57:54 GMT

Looking for info on Pete,Nannie Crockett

Looking for my family!

ssmithers1964 — 28 Oct 2007 4:39:38 GMT

I am sherrie stockton daughter of Benjamin f Stockton sr. I am the granddaughter of dick and grace stockton and my great grandparents are Benjamin richard and maude stockton,I am looking for any family members that I do not know or if anyone knows about my family please email me at sherrie.1964@yahoo.com
Thank you so much

Elizabeth Morgan Davis

Janet — 31 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for information on Elizabeth MORGAN DAVIS family who are on the 1860 Fentress Co TN census as followed:

Elizabeth DAVIS 32 TN farming
Bucherd 10 TN
Pleasant A 9 TN
Melinda J 6 TN
Hannah Elizabeth 3 TN
Miles H 1 TN
Champton MORGAN 23 TN Brother Laborer

I have copy of land records dated Feb 1851 which Benjamin and Elizabeth MORGAN DAVIS legal descendants of Elizabeth HELM are selling 100 acres of land which was left to her by Conrad PILE.

Was Elizabeth MORGAN DAVIS on the 1860 Fentress Co TN census this same person? If so does anyone have information on her family?

Reynolds/Smith

fowler177 — 18 Oct 2007 8:43:52 GMT

Looking for information about the marriage of
Charlie Reynolds and Daisy Smith in Little Crab
probably around 1900 or so. I am not sure of the exact date. When did Daisy die? and who did Charlie mary when he went to St Louis. Also, children's names.
Thanks

Emsley Potter

Linda Fowler — 17 Jul 2005 5:32:41 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Emsley Potter of Jamestown.
Also, any information on his wife Pearl Reynolds

Fentress County History Book

bradancathy1 — 5 Oct 2007 1:28:19 GMT

I was at a cousin's house last weekend and she had a large hardback book on the history of Fentress County. Does anyone know if it is still in print and if so, how to get a copy?

Payne family

MaryAshley51 — 10 Oct 2007 11:10:53 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!

James H. Simpson and Margaret Reed Simpson of Pall Mall

Vickie True — 6 Nov 2003 2:47:25 GMT

Need info on property that was owned by James H. and Margaret Simpson on Wolf River in Pall Mall, TN back in the 1800's. Property was later owned by Lemuel Delk and then by David Delk. Would like to know present owners.

Looking for Jesse McKinney

athling1 — 7 Oct 2007 3:25:24 GMT

I am trying to find information on Jesse McKinney who was on the 1860 Fentress County census listed with wife Mary age 41 and several children, the oldest being Elizabeth at age 20. This Jesse McKinney was my grgrgrgrandfather who was born abt. 1809 and died Sept 1863. Mary was his second wife. His first wife was Susanah Dowell. They married in Green County, Ky Feb 1835.

I can not locate him before the 1860 census. If anyone can help me with this, please reply or email me at athling@cebridge.net

Thanks in advance.

Reunion: Descendants of Geo. W. & Juda Garrett Smith & Related FAmilies

gerri_goodwin — 24 Sep 2007 3:36:10 GMT

Place: Lions Club, 9901 E. Jackson ST., Selma, IN (near Muncie)
Date: Sat., Oct. 27 Time: 11:00AM--4:00PM
Meat & drinks provided. Bring a side dish & dessert.

Bring old photos, family info & old Bibles if you have them.

For more info call 703-237-2231.

Crabtrees TN Ky IN

beckiefigg73 — 23 Sep 2007 2:36:01 GMT

Does anyone have any information on a richard crabtree born 1876 married rebecca hill born 1878 in ky daughter of uncle dick hill they had 5 children in 1925 son hillery was shot in mccreary county by a talmidge kidd? He is my great grandfather and I have hit a brick wall,also a trinnie traqpley posted a message saying she had a pic of them in 2002. I replied to her address but email was returned Please help-my email address is beckiefigg@yahoo.com
Any info much appreciated

looking for birth records of 1971 at jamestown hospital in jamestown tennessee?nnessee

donna_swallows — 17 Sep 2001 4:00:48 GMT

any one having information on birth records in jamestown tennessee in 1971 please email me.