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Re: Grainger, Grays

Timgray43 — 2013-05-16 14:48:35Z

I have a John Alexander Gray, William C, Lucinda, James, Pleasant, (Though William Pleasant) , Louisa Jane. Not sure about Henderson. I'm frankly stuck at John alexander.

Re: Louisa Jane Gray/ Widders

Timgray43 — 2013-05-15 15:06:57Z

No, that is awesome news. So Lewis Allen and John, William, and James, have been confirmed brothers via DNA testing?

Re: Grainger, Grays

Timgray43 — 2013-05-15 15:03:01Z

William C Gray and John Alexander Gray were brothers, along with James Gray. Louisa Jane Gray and Elthiney Gray were their sisters. Having trouble with dad and mom though

Re: Grainger, Grays

Timgray43 — 2013-05-15 15:02:48Z

William C Gray and John Alexander Gray were brothers, along with James Gray. Louisa Jane Gray and Elthiney Gray were their sisters. Having trouble with dad and mom though

Re: Early Grainger County Marriage

CindaByrdDeaton — 2013-05-15 13:58:23Z

Could you please check for a marriage between James M Bird and Cloa NMN? They lived and died in Grainger county, and are a brick wall for me.

Re: Early Grainger County Marriage

CindaByrdDeaton — 2013-05-15 13:57:54Z

Could you please check for a marriage between James M Bird and Cloa NMN? They lived and died in Grainger county, and are a brick wall for me.

Re: Early Grainger County Marriage

genieshirl — 2013-05-14 13:52:10Z

Do you find any COULTER, COLTER OR COALTER marriages early, from late 1700's through 1820? Thank you.

Re: Louisa Jane Gray/ Widders

KatSot — 2013-05-11 21:49:30Z

Hi Tim,

Did Audrey get in touch with you about a family bible? Lewis Allen Gray is listed as a sibling to the people that you mentioned in your post. We have 3 DNA tests from the other Gray cousins and they match descendants from this Gray family, so this has to be my family too.

Katie

Re: Early Grainger County Marriage

mtnborn — 2013-05-07 19:45:33Z

Thank you. I am trying to determine why George collins would foster a child of Robert Taylor (Robert Collins b 1860.

Re: Early Grainger County Marriage

CarolynLambert — 2013-05-07 19:29:18Z

George Collins to Mariah Carback, June 7, 1828. Thomas Carback, Bondsman.

Re: Early Grainger County Marriage

mtnborn — 2013-05-07 19:11:38Z

Would you be willing to look and see if there are any marriages noted for George Collins?

Re: Early Grainger County Marriage

edk523 — 2013-05-06 19:21:51Z

Thank you very much

Phillips Family

erphillips116 — 2013-05-06 17:15:08Z

I am looking for information on my 4x great grandfather Isaac Phillips. He was born in Virginia in 1805 and was married to Elizabeth Smith of North Carolina. By 1830 they were living in Grainger County as their son William was born in Rutledge. Any information would be helpful. Thanks for the help. Emily R. Phillips

Re: Early Grainger County Marriage

CarrLambert — 2013-05-06 16:34:08Z

MARRIAGES OF GRAINGER COUNTY, TENNESSEE 1796-1837 compiled by Edythe Rucker Whitley shows a marriage dated October 20, 1804 between Charles Drake and Clarisa James. Bondsman was Jesse James.

Re: Louisa Jane Gray/ Widders

KatSot — 2013-05-05 01:53:33Z

My family has been for years trying to find the parents for Lewis Allen Gray. We had a theory that William Gray and Mary Hammock were his parents. My cousin's husband, who is a Gray, took a DNA test, and now she is pretty sure that they are our relatives.

Audrey Gray

May 3 (1 day ago)

to Stephen, me, SPegler919
Ancestry autosomal test results just came in, and a 4th cousin match goes to John C. Hammock & Nancy Maples in their tree. Looks like theory about Mary Hammock & William Gray may be correct one as parents for Lewis Allen Gray.

Re: Louisa Jane Gray/ Widders

Timgray43 — 2013-05-02 12:52:22Z

My great, great, great grandfather, John alexander Gray married Mary Widows in Grainger county in the 1840's. John was born in 1819 but frankly, I can't seem to find anything of the family prior to that. Do you think his dad came from England? I have info of a mary hammock and William Gray being the father of my John Gray but the info is sketchy at best. Any info would be appreciated. thanks

Early Grainger County Marriage

edk523 — 2013-04-30 13:56:18Z

Doing some research on my 4th great grandfather Charles Drake. In doing so some researchers show he married his wife Clarissa Jeans (some people show James) 20 October 1804 in Grainger, TN. Dies anyone have access to the marriage book to verify this please? Thanks in advance.

Re: Louisa Jane Gray/ Widders

DHYoungjr — 2013-04-18 17:04:38Z

Yup, absolutely. If you're a member of Ancestry, you're welcome to take a look at what I've got on my tree!

Re: Louisa Jane Gray/ Widders

Timgray43 — 2013-04-18 16:30:45Z

I don't. I just got to this point. lol

Wow, it makes you realize that if you go back far enough then you find out you have a lot of cousins. And that's just the Gray side of the family.

Re: Louisa Jane Gray/ Widders

DHYoungjr — 2013-04-18 16:24:52Z

Tim, this is my family too. Elthiney C "Elvira" Gray was my 3rd great grandmother.

Do you know more about her line beyond William Gray and Mary Hammock? That's currently where I'm stuck.

Re: Louisa Jane Gray/ Widders

Timgray43 — 2013-04-18 16:19:27Z

wow, this is my family. The Father, William Gray, and Mother, Mary Hammock, had 11 children. I don't know all the names but I'll list them.

1 John Gray(my lineage, married to Mary Widows)
2 James Gray(Married to Lucinda Wolfenberger)
3 William Gray(Lucinda Widows)
4 Ephram Gray(Mary Acuff)
5 Lewis Gray
6 Lucinda Gray(married to William Widows, who changed his surname to Widders)
7 Nancy Gray(David Acuff)
8 Elvira Gray(Charles Acuff)

3 other daughters I don't have the names to.

1875 Peter Black, et al, vs Elisabeth Moore, et al

GraingerArchives — 2013-04-11 20:26:55Z

The following transcription is from the 1875 Chancery Court case, Peter Black, et al, vs. Elisabeth Moore, et al, held by the Grainger County Archives in Rutledge, Tennessee:

"No 703

Original Bill

Peter Black and Wife
vs
Elisabeth Moore et als

Filed Aug. 25, 1875
C. C. Smith C.&M.
By H. E. Smith D.C.&M.

"To the Hon. H. C. Smith Chancellor, Sitting in Chancery for the district composed of the County of Grainger on the 3" Monday of October, 1875.

The bill of complaint of Peter Black and his wife Mary Black (formerly Mary Moore) who are citizens of the State of Tennessee and who reside in Hamblen County

Exhibited against,

Elisabeth Moore, Mastin Moore, Thomas Moore, Boaz McAnally and his wife Elisabeth McAnally (formerly Elisabeth Moore), Charles Moore, Samuel Moore, Matthew Moore, Thomas Taylor and his wife Cornelia Taylor (formerly Cornelia Moore): All of whom are of lawful age; and James Moore who is under twenty one years of age, And all of whom reside in Grainger County.

Humbly complaining your orators show unto your honor that about May 1872, Richard Moore, who was a citizen of Grainger County, died intestate in said county, leaving the above first named defendant Elisabeth Moore his widow, and your orator Mary Black and all the other defendants named above except Boaz McAnally and Thomas Taylor, his children and heirs at law, That the defendant Boaz McAnally had intermarried with the defendant Elisabeth McAnally before the death of said Richard Moore, and the defendant Thomas Taylor has intermarried with the defendant Cornelia since his death.

He died seized of a tract of land situated in Grainger County, adjoining the lands of Russell Wyatt, David McAnally, John Harvill, James H. Gray (or the land now occupied by him), Wilson Wyatt, and the Grantham farm, and containing about 300 acres, being the same tract upon which he lived up to the time of his death and the only real estate of which he died seized.

Administration was granted to Mastin Moore and Thomas Moore, two of the defendants, on his estate, which has so far progressed as to show that no sale of realty will be required to pay debts. Complainants here expressly charge that sufficient personal assets came or by proper diligence ought to have come into the hands of said Administrators to satisfy all the ends of administration.

No dower has been assigned to the defendant Elisabeth, and no proceeding had to that end. Sometime in the year 1874 your orator Peter Black made a contract with the defendant James Moore for the purchase of his undivided interest in the real estate above described, agreeing to give him therfor the sum of ninety dollars; of which sum he paid him at or about the time of making the contract the sum of twenty six dollars. There was never any conveyance made, nor indeed could there be; for as before stated said James was at the time and still is a minor. This fact was not known to your orator at the time of making the payment or trade. Indeed he was led to suppose it was otherwise from the fact that said James was, and had been conducting business for himself.

Your orators concede that the defendant Elisabeth Moore is entitled to be endowed with one third in value of the realty herein described, including the homestead. And they charge that when this shall have been done, or even without this the tract of land cannot be so partitioned among those entitled to share therein, as to be advantageous to them. The lack of water, of timber, of buildings, and the comparative smallness of the shares would render the shares comparatively valueless to those entitled. But they believe the entire tract as a whole or in two or more parts may be sold for a fair price.

Your orators are advised that the complainant Mary Black is entitled to the use and benefit of her portion of said real estate, now and that she is entitled to come into your honors court and have a decree for the partition of the same by sale or otherwise. Your orator Peter Black is advised that there exists in his favor and equitable lien upon the portion or share of the defendant James for the twenty six dollars paid him under the contract above recited, and interest there on from the date of payment, and is entitled to have a decree therefor.

Your orators therefore pray that the parties named as defendants above, be made such by due process from your honors court, that they be required to answer the allegations of this their bill. That all proper references be made. That dower be assigned to the defendant Elisabeth Moore under decree of your honor. That the remainder of the land after dower be sold either as a whole or in parts, under the direction of the court; that the sale include the remainder interest of the various heirs, in the dower to be assigned to the widow. That the purchase price be partitioned under the decrees of your honors court. That a lien be declared upon the part of the defendant James in favor of complainant Peter Black for the payment made him as herein before set forth, or in case partition in kind is found practical, then upon the part that may be assigned to said James and the same sold to discharge the same. Your orators pray for general relief.

Hodges
Solicitor

State of Tennessee}
County of Hamblen}

This day came Peter Black one of the complainants in the foregoing bill, before me, and made oath in due form of law that he believes the facts therein set forth and recited are true.

Peter Black

Sworn to and subscribed
August 25 1875

A. J. Donaldson J. P.
of Hamblen County”

Re: Samuel and Cecil Stevens

jenny_carroll04 — 2013-04-06 17:21:20Z

If your still looking for info on the Stephens family I hope this helps. I'll be happy to share any info I have so far if you need any more.
Paul E Stephens (1929-1930) was the son of Vaughn Cecil Stephens and Mary Ida Collins.

Vaughn was the son of Samuel D. Stephens and Laura Welch.

Samuel was the son of Edward Stephens and Polly Oaks.

Re: Looking for family history

JDunkel — 2013-03-28 16:35:44Z

I found Abagill age 13, in home of William 45 and Ferely 50 in the 1850 Grainger Co census. Wm born in TN, father in SC.

In 1860 Grainger Co census, found Tom Bower 23 wife Abijah 34, son John G, 1

In 1870, it appears that Abigail is dcsd as Tom 35 is now with Mary (Merritt) 45, were md 1-28-66 in Grainger Co. John is 12 and a Jacob 10, Rosencrance 6, Coleman 3, Andrew 1.

Is this your family?

Re: James Byrd of TN, MO

rhbyrd77 — 2013-03-24 18:06:38Z

Look at the site http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=62....

Re: Need Cemetery look-up Buffalo Springs Cemetery

NancyHammons — 2013-03-16 01:04:36Z

I found them, I have a book "In Sweet Remembrance The Cemeteries of Grainger County, Tennessee Volume I" by Robert A McGinnis. The technical name for the cemetery is "Buffalo Springs Baptist Church Cemetery"

"Anna (Poe) wife of CB Patterson October 19 1905- February 1 1991"

"CB Patterson March 15 1899-(no death date inscribed)"

Just below them in the book are these entries:

"Carl D. Patterson December 8 1924- June 27 1943"
"Oscar Patterson July 3 1864- December 10 1943"

Re: Spring House post office in Grainger Co. Where? LONG family

rcameron49 — 2013-03-13 22:30:21Z

Spring House Post Office is shown on Plate CXLII (142) of the Official Military Atlas of the Civil War. It is about 6 1/2 miles southwest of Rutledge on the road from Rutledge to Knoxville (now Highway 11, Lee Highway, Rutledge Pike). It was probably near where Owl Hole Gap Road intersects Hwy. 11 from the southeast on a current map.

Re: Spring House post office in Grainger Co. Where? LONG family

engstrom8321 — 2013-03-13 03:58:18Z

The Spring House Post Office was in operation in Grainger County from 1845 - 1893. You may find a list of the Post Masters for that Post Office in D.R. Frazier's Tennessee Post Offices.

Spring House post office in Grainger Co. Where? LONG family

Judy_Castle_Stubbs — 2013-03-12 23:47:53Z

Parts of my LONG family (desc. of Joseph LONG)reported living near "Spring House post office" in various documents. Where is that? It may be near Owl Hole Gap (where ever that is!)
Thanks for any help.

Re: Ruby Kitts/Floyd Grainger, Tennessee

jmarkdoc1 — 2013-02-12 02:13:45Z

I can help you. Yes, she was Ruby Roberts and married Clyde Kitts. They had four children.

Nashes of Grainger County

DHYoungjr — 2013-02-11 15:08:05Z

Hello all - I'm trying to locate anyone that might be researching the Nashes of Grainger County. My 2nd great grandfather was Samuel Jasper Nash (1840-1926), son of Thomas Nash and Margaret Dotson or Dodson. His obituary indicates that he was orphaned at a young age, and he moved from TN to MO by 1861. Some researchers indicate that Thomas Nash was the son of Arthur Nash and Eve Sharp, but I've found no records to confirm that, and other researchers show no sign of Arthur & Eve having a son named Thomas. I'd appreciate any assistance or pointers!

Re: John McDaniel

cmickeyd — 2013-02-08 23:49:21Z

I am looking for some guidance. I found this line of John McDonald and Margaret Watkins through a FamilyTree DNA comparison with my direct ancestor - William McDonald. There is only a genetic seperation of 3. Our oral tradition puts us in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia in the mid 1700's if not earlier. The earliest event we can document is William McDonald marrying Elizabeth Sadler in Mecklenburg Co, NC in 1789.

Would anyone be interested in corresponding? While I do not think we descend from this particular John McDonald, we may be descended from an earlier common ancestor.

Re: Abner Ray

poorfolk49 — 2013-01-30 00:05:49Z

HI, MY NAME IS SHIRLEY FRANCIS . AND BENJAMIN RAY IS MY GREAT GRANDFATHER. THEY LIVED IN MISSOURI. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ME PLEASE DO. THANK YOU SHIRLEY.....

Re: Grainger Co TN

EricHoman626 — 2013-01-23 17:58:56Z

There are many John Glossips, so I should specify that this is John A. Glossip. He had a son, John Marion Glossip, who had a son John Glossip (born 1908) who was my great grandmother's brother.

Re: Grainger Co TN

EricHoman626 — 2013-01-23 17:57:07Z

Thank you, Judy. Last name is indeed Glossip. Zachariah's son John (age 7) was my great-great-great grandfather and was a Tennessee Volunteer in the 37th Tennessee Regiment. I believe some of his brothers were also in this regiment.

Re: MY TN GRANDMA HELTONS FAM...ALEXANDER G. - ANDERSON POWELL - JOHN WINFIELD SCOTT SR., - DAVID WILLIAM - BESSIE LOUISE HELTON (my grandma)

PaulaDean47 — 2013-01-20 14:21:51Z

George:
My husband is descended from Kate Mason Helton's brother. Do you have information on Cordelia Taylor and her family?

Re: Tilmon Kitts (Kitz)

scarr1 — 2013-01-13 01:58:23Z

I am looking through a box of my mother's pictures & I came across a picture of two young men who look to be dressed in WW I era uniforms. On the back is written: "This hansome cross eyed boy is Elbert Bruce Kitts, now in the [trench mortor troop, he is a friend]. There is no other identifying information. Could this be your Elbert Bruce Kitts? I think it is a postcard picture that belonged to my great uncle. His age is similar to Elbert's. I can scan & send you a copy if you think this is your ancestor.

Re: Melvina Nicely Brock

janporterahola — 2013-01-09 04:24:45Z

I have information..would you please contact me at jlahola@jamadots.com

Would love to exchange info
My maternal side is BROCK
Jan Porter Ahola

Melvina Nicely Brock

lakelady1613 — 2013-01-08 22:50:15Z

I'm looking for information on Melvina NICELY(1810-1880) originally from Grainger County Tennessee who married John or Jonathan BROCK in 1839. They moved from Tennessee to Missouri in about 1852. He died in 1861 in McDonald County Missouri and she died there in 1880. Their descendants include Rebecca Brock,Julia Brock DAVIS, Luverna Brock BARLOW,Mary Brock OUSLEY and Matild Brock HODGE.

I would appreciate any information about Melvina Nicely's or John Brock's parents, etc

Need Cemetery look-up Buffalo Springs Cemetery

Beulah_Karr — 2013-01-08 03:11:07Z

Need BD and DD's of Anna J. Patterson, he husband whose initials, I believe are C. B. Patterson, and a young son whose name is unknown. Anna was born in early 1900's, and husband probably about the same time. These three people are all buried at Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Thank you in advance.

Re: John McDaniel

OurFamiliesUSA — 2012-12-28 02:15:47Z

Skip,
All I want to know about is the Eli McDaniel b: abt 1769 or so I'm told and md in 1794 Or Co NC to Betsy Griffin,this Eli Will Proven in 1809,Will written last part of 1808.

His widow Elizabeth"Betsy"McDaniel sold their land fall of 1818, then went to Grainger Co TN Spring of 1819 with all her kids, some married in TN the same year they arrived, she had 2 sons: John & James, 3 daus: Margaret"Peggy", Sally & Susie; Margaret md a Roach (our line) before they left NC. (as their 1st few children born NC),John and James are the only two that had McDaniel sons,

I don't know where any of their male descendants are living...nor do I know which Line this Eli came from, I have heard so many different stories that don't have any actual facts attached, so I just try to document back to Eli & Betsy and call it good, we have not found any McDaniel cousins as yet that match my DH's Roach line Y-DNA or FF tests @FTDNA...Our son is going to test with 23 & me, as soon as his kit arrives, so will see what comes up there

Re: John McDaniel

skipmcdonald56 — 2012-12-27 23:05:27Z

From what I know today DNA from descendants of Eli McDaniel, Major and Linvil/John McDaniel are very separate lines. Eli appears to be R1a (Clan Donald Chief) while John (1740) McDaniel who married Margaret Watkins and Linvil McDaniel/McDonald are a perfect match to R1b-L513+L193+ individuals.

Martha McDaniel Thompson combined the lines in her 1990 manuscript (they were separate in her earlier works) She used Linvil's wife's ancestors from Richmond County, Virginia to support her theory that John and Eli were brothers and their father was from there as well. This has been shown to be a false assumption. Or at least the DNA does not support it. There were many John and Eli McDaniel's running around the area, it would be easy to get two different lines or more combined...

If you are from Eli McDaniel who was a Captain/Major in the revolutionary war then the DNA evidence indicates strong case for Clan Donald Chief descent. Eli's service also indicates a high level of education and probably a Military/Political tradition in the family.

If you link to a different Eli then there is much research to do, do you have any McDaniel/McDonald direct paternal cousins that have or could do DNA testing?

Skip

Skip

Re: Shelton, Smith

genieshirl — 2012-11-12 17:04:58Z

Such a speedy answer. I thank you so much. I am actually looking for a Nancy Shelton who m. a Blize/Blaze in Grainger Co. TN. The info you sent me solves a long standing hunt for that Nancy. I guess she is descended from William of Surry Co. NC. Thanks again. Shirley

Re: Shelton, Smith

rcameron49 — 2012-11-12 16:51:25Z

Grainger County Loose Wills, WPA Records, pp. 81-82, [published transcription]
"The Last Will and Testament of Nancy Shelton, now departed this life, this 10th day of November A.D. One thousand seven hundred & ninety seven. First . . . all my estate . . . to my truly and well beloved sister Dotia Austin & . . . ordain, nominate and appoint James Garner & Nelson Shelton my true and trusted friends, my Executors for to settle sue for & demand all my Estate right title claim and demand to be belonging as specified in the last Will and Testament of my true and well beloved Father William Shelton Decd. . . .
Nancy Shelton [her mark]
Test[ators] S. M. C. Yancy, Stephen Crab, John Crabb
Dec. Term, 1797.
. . ."

Re: Shelton, Smith

genieshirl — 2012-11-12 16:24:14Z

I have seen the Nancy Shelton Will listed in an Index of Grainger Co. If you have it, could you tell me the info as the Index only lists it. That is, I would like names of descendants, etc. and her parentage.l Thank you. Shirley

Re: Isaac and Mirah bullion

JKC837 — 2012-11-12 15:59:24Z

THE GRAINGER COUNTY ARCHIVES HOLDS SEVERAL MARRIAGES FOR VARIOUS SPELLINGS OF THIS SURNAME. CONTACT ME AT JKC837@MSN.COM AND I WILL FORWARD 2 PAGES OF INDEXES.

JAMES
VOLUNTEER
GRAINGER COUNTY ARCHIVES

Re: David SHELTON and Nancy Rodgers

genieshirl — 2012-11-12 15:06:38Z

Does anyone have a copy of the Will of Nancy Shelton filed in Grainger Co.? It is listed in an index but I can't find the Will. Thank you very much. Shirley

Isaac and Mirah bullion

Wolf6t4 — 2012-11-12 06:23:45Z

I have found record of them coming from Grainger, Tn. However that is it. As for Mirah(Elmira,Almira,Mira) I have been unable to find any records of her what so ever on Ancestry.
They are the parents of my Gr. Gr. Grandfather James Andrew Bullion Born in Grainger and Died in Wise Va and buried at the Bullion Cemetery that has been lost to nature over the years.
I am looking for any info that anyone has that could help.
It has been rumored through the years that they both may be of full blood Cherokee Descent and that may be why I can find no other records of them.

Again anyones help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: John McDaniel

OurFamiliesUSA — 2012-11-07 07:09:27Z

I'm glad to see Y-DNA being done on the McDaniel lines, Do any of these lines connect to Eli McDaniel d:1809 Orange Co NC.who md: Elizabeth "Betsy" Griffin? she and her children moved to Grainger Co. TN in the Spring of 1819, that is our McDaniel line

Re: John McDaniel

LLMarion — 2012-11-06 23:35:32Z

Skip,
I have a printed copy of the bible in question
and will be happy to scan and send to you. Contact me
at rmarion26@yahoo.com

Lynn Marion