Hamilton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Charles F. BAKER; 1906 to 23 Aug 1979

rhondaflynn2 — 5 Sep 2008 1:15:47 GMT

I am seeking information about Charles F. BAKER. I AM ORDERING HIS DEATH CERT, however, while I wait for it to come, I was wondering if anyone out there had any information to share.

Charles F. BAKER died in Hamilton County, TN, on 23 Aug 1979. He was single and his Social Security card was obtained in Georgia.

Specifically, I am hoping to find out if he is the son of Benjamin H. BAKER and Mary Allena MADDUX.

If you have any information about Charles F. BAKER, please contact me at rhondaflynn2@comcast.net.

Again, I AM ordering the death cert and am just seeking anyone who might have information in the meantime. Thank you.

looking for my grandfather

jmhopkins42 — 4 Sep 2008 12:53:59 GMT

I am looking for a James Williams who lived in chattanooga tn and lived on Baldwin st. around 1930. He died around 1948 of a stab wound.

Marriage Lookup

JIMBOBKILGORE — 14 Aug 2008 4:25:14 GMT

I'm tryig to find someone to do a marriage lookup for me in Hamilton Co. E-mail me at dale815gone@yahoo.com

Small cemetery in Tennessee

BettyFelton96 — 22 Jul 2008 8:29:50 GMT

I am looking for a small abandoned cemetery that was with a church that was closed. This would be in Hamilton county Tennessee. Another researcher and I were told that back in the 1970's family members found the cemetery overgrown. They said our relative Georgia Jenkins Tankersley was buried there about 1920 and her husband had taken large rocks and carved her name in it due to not having much money. Any information would be appreciated.

We believe this cemetery to be just over the state line in Tennssee after you leave Georgia.

Obits. look up please

MAJESTICWOLVES1 — 18 Jul 2008 1:05:26 GMT

I am looking for 2 obits for a husband and wife. John J. Hyman born Dec.10,1910 in Baltimore, Maryland. Died Aug 1970 in Chattanooga,Hamilton Tenn.His wife Mary V.Hyman(Wagner)born May 20,1912 Baltimore,Maryland ,Died Oct.26,1995 in Chattanooga,Hamilton Tenn. Any help would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.

OBITUARY REQUEST – PAUL DAVID TAYLOR

SteveStone94 — 11 Jul 2008 1:06:46 GMT

OBITUARY REQUEST – PAUL DAVID TAYLOR

Paul David Taylor was born on 28 Sep. 1939, in Holder, Citrus Co. FL. He died on 30 May 1990, in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co. TN., and is buried in the National Cemetery, Beaufort, Beaufort Co. SC.

I would be very grateful if anyone could provide me with a scanned copy or transcript of his obituary.

I am a Taylor Family genealogist, and Paul was a kinsman. I am in hopes that his obituary will allow me to identify his children.

Many thanks,
Steve Stone
Pascagoula MS
A Ward Taylor Descendant

Please forward any response to:
Steve.Stone@supshipgc.navy.mil

Looking for SMITH's and WELCH's from TN

harmony3663 — 7 Jul 2008 8:34:43 GMT

My maternal Welch's include:

Thomas Conway Welch, b. 30 Jan 1823, Rockingham, Richmond County, NC. He married Deborah Elizabeth Young, b. 19 Dec 1826, Belville, AR.

Henry Martin Welch, b.30 Dec 1857, Sulphur Springs, KY, who was married on 1 Jun 1877 to Martha Jane Hale, b. 3 May 1860, Vandever, TN. They had several children, including:

Daisy Mae Welch, b. 2 Nov 1903, Newton, White County, TN, who married William Smith, and had my maternal Grandmother,
Grace Smith, b. 3 Jun 1926, Allton Park (section of Chattanooga), Hamilton County, TN. William Smith's family is currently unknown.

Daisy, William and Grace moved from the Chattanooga, TN, area--to Barberton, Ohio, in about 1927. Daisy Mae Smith [Welch] died in 1927 and is buried outside of Akron, OH.

If you have connections to these Welch's or information related to them, please contact me!

Thanks,
Richard

Anderson Cemetery Photos

smileysway2 — 25 Aug 2007 10:07:49 GMT

...I would like to ask if there is anyone who lives near this cemetery on this board. I would like to see if someone would be willing to take some photos of just the cemetery for me?

I have several ancestors buried there, too numerous to list, so I have decided I would like to have just a few photos of the actual cemetery.

Please contact me and let me know the expenses. Thanks & have an awesome weekend...

Smiley :-))
Pink, OK

john smith

Beverlysmith47 — 4 Jul 2008 5:06:50 GMT

I have last found John Smith and wife Anna in the 1860 census, with 3 children- Thomas M, Benjamin, Sarah. Thomas and Benjamin showed up in Arkansas 1880. But where is the rest of the family. If anyone has any information that would help me find them. please.

Thomas Sutton

Pejak555 — 23 Jun 2008 10:07:46 GMT

I am looking for any information on Thomas Sutton family.
He married Mary N Harris.They are in the 1930 census. Am trying to find any living relative in Chattanooga area.
Thank you,
Janice

Divorce - Marjorie Louise Houston Stamps

JoAnneSwann108 — 11 Jun 2008 2:07:29 GMT

Looking for someone who might have access to divorce record in Hamilton County, TN for Marjorie and Stuart Raymond Stamps in 1938 or early 1939. Please advise.
Thanks

Marjorie Louise Houston Stamps

JoAnneSwann108 — 11 Jun 2008 2:06:42 GMT

Looking for someone who might have access to divorce record in Hamilton County, TN for Marjorie and Stuart Raymond Stamps in 1938 or early 1939. Please advise.
Thanks

Obit lookup please

Pejak555 — 10 Jun 2008 1:31:11 GMT

I am trying to locate an obit for MITTIE HARRIS, she is listed in the Times as 22 June 1942.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Jan

Roork/Roark

ShirleyMoore161 — 3 Dec 2004 1:41:34 GMT

I am looking for information on James W. Roork (sometimes written as Roark). His full name was James William Roork and he sometimes used the nickname "Billy." I would appreciate any help. Thanks

Berth GRIFFITH JONES 1885-1948

Paulann44 — 5 Sep 2002 1:42:55 GMT

Source: The Chattanooga Times, page 9, 24 Feb 1948
JONES--MRS. BERTHA GRIFFITH, 63, of Daisy, Tenn., passed away in a Chattanooga hospital Monday morning at 7 o'clock. She was born in Sequatchie County and lived in Cincinnati for 40 years. For the past year she had lived in Daisy. Survivors are her husband Albert JONES, Daisy, four children, Mrs. James M. VanVranken, Daisy, Miss Viola JONES, Albert W. JONES, Jr, and Edwin R. JONES, Cincinnati; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence WHITE, Dunlap; Mrs. John TATE, Tracy City; ; brother, Kelly GRIFFITH, Soddy. Funeral services will be conducted from the home of her sister, Mrs. Lawrence WHITE, Tuesday at 3 p.m. by Elder Crayton MOSELEY, interment in Pickett Cemetery with F. P. EWTON & Sons, Dunlap in charge of arrangements

Mills Cemetery Lookout Mountain

melaw5 — 25 May 2008 8:51:04 GMT

Hello, I am writing to see if anyone is familiar with a small cemetery called "Mills Cemetery" on the TN side of Lookout Mountain. According to epodunk.com, it is near the NW corner of Lula Lake Road and McCallie Lane. Is it on private property? Is there a sign from the road?

I am trying to find out if my ggg-grandfather, John Bramlet Mills, his wife Narcissus Emmaline (Smith) Mills and some of his family are buried there. According to information we have, the gravestones we are looking for would be dated in the very early 1900s and were originally placed on land owned by the Carruth family.

If anyone has any information, it would be much appreciated. Thanks very much.
Melanie Lawrence

OBITUARY REQUEST - MARSHALL GLENN WILLIAMS

SteveStone94 — 9 May 2008 8:13:21 GMT

Obituary assistance needed.

I need the obituary of Marshall Glenn Williams, who died in Dade Co. GA in Aug. 1987. Working my family tree and he's missing! I make an assumption that Dade Co. GA obituaries regularly appear in the Chattanooga newspaper.

Many thanks for any assistance.

Steve Stone
Pascagoula MS
Steve.Stone@supshipgc.navy.mil

Hamilton County Marriages

Gidg427 — 2 May 2008 6:46:40 GMT

Maybe I missed something, but does anyone know why Hamilton County is not listed in the new TN Marriage database that was posted on 4/25/08? Of course all of my TN kin are from this county!

Thanks in advance.

Obit Lookup Please

Mary_J_S — 7 Apr 2008 5:25:45 GMT

I am hoping to find an obit for Henry Samuel McBride who died October 11, 1924 in Hamilton Co., TN. His family was still in Chattanooga in the 1930 census.

Thanks very much,

Mary

Hamilton Co., TN area ever in Alabama?

LanitaSS — 21 Jan 2007 10:38:00 GMT

I am trying to find any info on Harrison, AL, and I see that the only Harrison in the area is Harrison, Hamilton Co., TN. Was this county ever a part of Alabama territory, prior to 1830?

Any help is appreciated!
Lanita Sconce Smith
MO

Alexander J. Burnett / Daisy Belle Lemmons about 1900

LSmith5534 — 19 Jul 2005 8:38:23 GMT

Researching family line of Daisy Belle Lemmons (Lemons) Burnett:

Daisy Belle Lemmons (Lemons)
b. Oct 3, 1874 in Tennessee
d. Feb 4, 1962, Chattanooga, TN

married about 1898 to

Alexander J. Burnett
b. Oct. 1871 in Alabama (possibly in Tallapoosa County)
d. Sept. 17, 1946 in Chattanooga, TN
son of John D. Burnett and Martha Unknown

Children

Sophronia Floyd
Ola Loneta
Ruth Lee
Veda Lucille

Seeking information on parents and siblings of Daisy Belle Lemmons. There is a lead on one possible brother, J.E. Lemmons, of Wewoka, OK.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Laura Smith

Obituary lookup

Mistdreamr — 9 Oct 2007 5:49:57 GMT

I'm trying to find an obituary for Taylor Fisher, born March 7 1863, who died 23 Dec 1929 in Hamilton co TN. His wife was Nancy "Nannie" and I don't know whether she died before or after him. I'm hopeful that an obituary might help me with information on her and their children.

obituaries

buttonsvh — 28 Mar 2008 1:48:19 GMT

does any one have free access to the Chattanooga Times Free Press Archives
http://www.timesfreepress.com/
I found 2 obituaries I would like, if at all possible

2. Obituaries (for Karin Schweizer )
Date: 02/18/2007
Score: 0.77
Section/Page: Metro/Region
Byline:

(obituary for)James Schweizer
Date: 06/08/1995
Score: 0.77
Section/Page: B4
Byline: Judy Spears Free Press Obituary Writer

Thank You
Vickie

Obit help

cavscout148 — 21 Feb 2008 2:44:13 GMT

I am the historian for the Ohio Army National Guard researching some information on a former officer who died in Chattanooga, TN. Was wondering if anyone would be willing to do a obit look-up for me? He is David D. Carter, DOD 19 SEP 1994, buried at Chattanooga National Cemetary. Thanks!

SSG Joshua Mann
joshua.mann@us.army.mil

male baby's birth name 1960?

debbiebrazil — 3 Mar 2008 7:07:50 GMT

My husband was born in Chattanooga, on March 21, 1960. We believe that it was at Erlanger. We know that he was sent as a baby to Carrollton, georgia and adopted from there, at ten months old. We have no idea his birth parents name, nor his birth name. His birth certificate just shows his adopted parents as his parents, and their last name as his. If, anyone knows how we may go about finding out his birth name, please, notify me?
Thanks,
Debbie

John Sullivan, b. 1884 Chattanooga

av8tionmechanic — 17 Feb 2008 12:59:55 GMT

I'm looking for anyone that might have some information on this person.

John Henry Sullivan born 7 2 1884 in Chattanooga, TN. He was African American. He married Emily Deforge. He was drafted in WWI from Vermont. His wife and children stayed with her parents in 1920. He is on the 1930 Census. Emily was French Canadian. His draft card says that he was born in Chattanooga. I am assuming his family came from slaves that lived in this area.

anyone know where I might look

James Gann,b.c.1815 Hamilton Co.,Tn.,Need Family

AllanHuskey65 — 16 Jul 2007 2:31:20 GMT

I am looking for parents and family of James Gann,b.c.1815, Hamilton Co.,Tn.. He had a brother, John,who lived in Harrison. James was a vet of Cherokee Removal,1836,at age 19,and received at least 2 bounty land warrants for service, married Sarah Gann, a 2nd cousin about 1838-40, moved to Washington Co.,Mo.,about 1855, then 12 miles north to St.Francois Co.,Mo.about 1895. He had 1 daughter,Peggy,b.1847, 5 possible sons, James M. Jr.,b.1858, John,b.1838,Monroe,b.1846,Joseph,b.,1849,Robert Taylor Gann,b.?,all b.Tn.,possibly Hamilton. He may trace to the Ganns of Washington Co.,Tn. or Bedford Co.,Va..All of these records gleaned from census and pension. I do not have access to 1850 Tn.census where if James and family are listed the kids would be very young. Thank you much for any and all help...Al

Seeking Help Finding a Marriage in the 1930s

JamesKennedy11 — 27 Jan 2008 7:06:06 GMT

I am trying to find the married name of a woman named Josephine Davis, who lived in Chattanooga in 1930. This was my grandmother's cousin and she can't recall her name after she was married. Her parents were Marie Joseph Davis and Charles R. Davis.

Or, if anybody has a suggestion for a paid genealogist who is in the area and could help, please let me know.

Thanks!

James

Nola Gray Smith

ancestryhunter2 — 29 Jan 2008 11:59:49 GMT

My grandfather's name is Charles James Harris b: May 25, 1931 in Somerville, MA and d: Feb 27 1979 in Placer, California. I have no other information about him except that he married my grandmother, Nola Gray Smith, b: May 26, 1932 in Chattanooga, TN and d: Jan 21, 1981 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and had children:

Chester Phillip
Nancy Allen
David Arnold
Charles Louis
Nola Gray

Nola Gray Smith's parents are Frank David Smith and Marian Gray Sieg. If you have any info for any of these people, I would appreciate it

Confederate Soldier captured and sent to Chattanooga 21 Apr 1865

direwolfsoul — 24 Nov 2007 4:40:08 GMT

Looking for information on an F M Wolfe (Francis Marion Wolfe), a soldier of 12 Batallion, Confederate serving under Capt Day. He was registered as a POW in Knoxville, Tenn on 10 Apr 1865 and then confined and sent to Chattanooga, on 21 Apr 1865. He had children with Mary Jordan who still lived in Tennessee, only two of five survived past the age of 6. One of the children could have been concieved after his capture and departure to Chattanooga, so it is possible he left Chattanooga after the war and went back home. He is described as having dark skin and dark hair with grey eyes. Possibly Melungeon. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Sean Wolf

LITZ, Ebenezer I. & Lavina F.

PGaryBurkett51 — 29 Dec 2007 1:10:25 GMT

Looking for descendants of Ebenezer I Litz (1839 - 1913) and his wife Lavina F. Allison Litz (1841 - 1912) Both born in Pennsylvania and both died in Chattanooga. They had four children - Abram S, John I., Nancy (Nannie)wife of John Sertel and Mary Maude wife of James Carpenter.

LITZ, Ebenezer I. & Lavina F.

PGaryBurkett51 — 29 Dec 2007 1:11:06 GMT

CARD Family Cemeteries

mredc2002 — 7 Dec 2007 5:46:07 GMT

There are two Card family cemeteries located in Hamilton County. The oldest is on Poe Road, Mowbray Mountain, just outside Soddy Daisy. The second, newer, cemetery is located on Card Road, Soddy Daisy. 10 interments are recorded for the older cemetery and 68 for the newer cemetery on www.findagrave.com.

I hope this information helps someone.

Hospital names in 1960??

debbiebrazil — 19 Nov 2007 10:31:03 GMT

If, anyone knows the name of all the hospitals in the Chattanooga area in 1960, please let me know?
Thanks,
Debbie Sue

James "Henry" Worley

JanieBedrich50 — 30 May 2002 1:38:57 GMT

I am desparetly searching for the obituaries of James "Henry" Worley who lived in Northern Georgia, brother of Laura Worley Woodward who was murdered April 20, 1894 in Gilmer/Murray County Georgia..He left behind a wife and children. He had been married 2 times. I need the names and dates of his wives and all the Children fathered by him.. I know he had a daughter named Kimmieline and a son named Lester with Elizabeth M. Tankersley they married March 26, 1879 in Gilmer County Georgia. I don't know if she was sife #1 or #2. At the trial held in Atlanta Georgia for the attempted hanging of Henry by the whitecapper gang(kkk) of Northern Georgia it was stated that it was widely thought tha Henry had had something to do with the death of his first wife and that he had ran one of his sons off..I believe that son was my grandfather Bryant Leonard Worley. that I found on the 1900 census in Dekalb County Alabama.enumerated in the household of Rachel Countess as a house servant. Anyone with any information on this family please contact me. I have done extensive research on this man and would be willing to share what I have with you, Thanks in advance always sincere Janie

Alvin W. Green Death Certificate 1938

kaitysmom — 25 Nov 2007 6:57:14 GMT

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

Name: Alvin W. Green
Age at Death: 34
Date of Birth: October 22, no year listed, born in Alabama
Date of Death: July 4, 1938 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: William Green and Lucy Friar
Spouse: Mandi Green

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

Melissa Barker
Genealogy Researcher for Tennessee and Kentucky

Herbert Hicks Gray Death Certificate 1887-1947

kaitysmom — 18 Nov 2007 1:37:46 GMT

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

Name: Herbert Hicks Gray
Age at Death: 60
Date of Birth: February 16, 1887 in Lincoln County, TN.
Date of Death: June 5, 1947 in Lincoln County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: J.P. Gray and Era Hicks
Spouse: Ticola Hamilton

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

Henry Gardenhire a/k/a Henry "Tobe" Goins

lyndahill1971 — 29 Oct 2007 12:01:36 GMT

I'm trying to uncover a family mystery. Reports are that my gggrandfather, who was known by his family as Henry G. "Tobe" Goins, was actually born a "Gardenhire" in Hamilton County. The earliest record I have for him is July 1882 where he obtained a marriage license. He married Laura B. Templeton and later Melinda Rosette Petty. I am a descendent of the Goins/Templeton line. Anyway, reports are that Tobe was either adopted by a Goins family in Graysville, TN or that he "got into trouble in East Chattanooga" and moved to Graysville, TN where he changed his name to Goins.

Any information would be helpful.

- Lynda

Biological last name search

debbiebrazil — 23 Oct 2007 9:41:15 GMT

Male baby born on March 21, l960, and need to know birth parents name. Male baby later was placed with in a "boys home" in Carroll county, Georgia. Couple went there to the Carroll county home and adopted the baby in Muscogee county, Georgia, when the male baby was about 10 months old.
I know that it is not much to go on, and any help or advise would be appreciated.
Debbie Sue

Hamilton CO History Books will do look-ups

RobinSmith1973 — 16 Sep 2005 3:47:15 GMT

I have two Hamilton Co books by John Wilson and I would be happy to look up any surnames that are listed in the book. The books have lots of information on some of the families that lived in Hamilton CO.

Jacob C. Young Death Certificate 1937

kaitysmom — 12 Oct 2007 2:54:08 GMT

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

Name: Jacob C. Young
Age at Death: 53
Date of Birth: Not listed, born in Georgia
Date of Death: September 20, 1937
Race: White
Parents: Jack Young and Sally Gaines

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

Fletcher Terrell Death Certificate 1938

kaitysmom — 7 Sep 2007 11:41:23 GMT

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

Name: Fletcher Terrell
Age at Death: 26
Date of Birth: Date not listed, born in Mississippi
Date of Death: May 28, 1938 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN.
Race: Colored
Parents: Nelson Terrell and Lovie Braggs
Spouse: Annie Terrell

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

Norman's from North Carolina

SutterHome — 9 Feb 2003 5:24:17 GMT

1860 Census of Hamilton County, District 9 pg. 68a&b show Henry and Judith Norman (age 43 & 48, respectively) from North Carolina and their children Samuel, Dilly, Jane, Martha, Charles, and (?George?). Next family shown is William Norman (age 22) and his wife Sarah J.(age 20) with daughter Caledonia 10 months. All the Normans are from North Carolina. Sarah is from Tennessee. Am interested in any information pertaining to this family, including Sarah's maiden name and parents as well as any details of the North Carolina roots of the Normans.

William Norman moved his family to Christian Co., Missouri. They were there as of 1870 census. His daughter Clarissa married David Perkins in Missouri.

Jackson Family

deryckj — 27 May 2006 9:16:26 GMT

I am looking for information on Tandy Jackson, seems to have settled in or around Hamilton County and Sequatchie, Tenn between 1805 and 1810. He married Elizabeth Smith in Rutherford, North Carolina, 12 Apr 1804. He died in 1827 in Swquatchie, Tenn.

He had sons Tandy b. 1805; Nimrod b. 1814; Rufus b. 1815; Jordan b. 1819; Rueben b. 1827.

His daughters Delila b. 1810; Elizabeth b. 1826.

I am interested in the lineage of Rufus b. 1815 and married Mary unkn and had children James b. 1844; Elizabeth b. ~1846; Sevier b. 1847.

Rufus's son James married a Sarah J. according to the 1870 Census and had children Mary M b.~1866; Samuel b. ~1869. It then appears that his wife died after having more children. Which included Rufus or James Rufus b. 22 Oct 1872; Delilah b. ~ 1877.By 1880 he remarried to a Malinda and they move to Paint Rock, Marshall County Alabama.

Any additional information will be greatly appreciated.

Addie Stephens Morgan Death Certificate 1859-1916

kaitysmom — 23 Aug 2007 2:18:33 GMT

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

Name: Addie Stephens Morgan
Age at Death: 59
Date of Birth: December 31, 1859 in Kentucky
Date of Death: November 8, 1916 in Hamilton County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Father not listed, only the name Marshall listed for mother
Martial Status: Married

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

I have made a complete list of Fairmount Cemetery, Hamilton Co., TN

glendaschroeder — 15 Nov 2002 9:50:06 GMT

I have just completed the list of graves/names of those who are burried in Fairmount Cemetery, Hamilton Co., TN. I will be happy to pass this list on to anyone that would like a copy (free) just e-mail me direct please BerryglenPlace@aol.com so I can return it in an attachment.

Some of the names are; Bilbrey, Bradford, Brock, Brown, ...Dempsey, Dill, Dye, Echols, Eddings,...Grayson, Griffith, Hatfield, Higdon...., Hudson, Kell, Lamb, Lewis, McCrary, McEntire, Miles, Miller, ... Pickett, Plank, Powell, Rank, ... Sampley, Schrudder, Schruder, Simons, Smith, ...Vandergriff, Walker, Whitmire,... Wilson and York.

I have also compiled cemetery lists for Hall and Sawyer Cemeteries, Signal Mountain, Hamilton and Sequatchie Counties, TN, and will also pass a list of these cemeteries on to those who would like them. Fairmount, Sawyer, and Hall are the 3 cemeteries on the mtn.

MATHEWS

l2814kd — 16 Oct 2004 6:05:32 GMT

Looking for the marriage record of the following couple:

Harlen MATHEWS:
...born about 1825-1835 in TN, possibly Hamilton County;
...died between 1872-1880
...moved his family to Ohio Co., KY sometime between 1872-1880;
...md Matilda ______? about 1855 probably in TN;
.........born about 1836 in TN;
CHILDREN:
1) John MATHEWS; born about 1858 in TN;
2) Alfred MATHEWS; born about 1859 in TN;
3) Robert MATHEWS; born about 1861 in TN;
4) Margaret E. MATHEWS; born about 1864 in TN;
5) Arizona MATHEWS; born about 1872 in TN;

Any help is appreciated.

Karen
ks_long@hotmail.com

Seeking Father of Armstead PAYNE, born TN in 1807

flatrock120 — 8 Aug 2007 3:27:48 GMT

Seeking information regarding the husband of Mary (maiden name possibly LITTLE) (1771-1845) and father of the following PAYNE children, as well as their TN co. of residence between 1790-1810. Mary and the younger children were in Franklin Co., AL from 1820-1840, but without a husband in the household. Several of the children later indicated their birth state as TN, but we don’t know which county. Any information regarding either ancestry or a Hamilton Co., TN residence greatly appreciated. Also any family, death, burial, etc. information for 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

Best regards,
Don Taylor

William M. Bradford, CSA

BeulahKarr — 6 Aug 2007 6:40:26 GMT

Seeking photo of William M. Bradford, served in the Civil War as an officer in the 39th Tennessee (aka 31st). Died in Hamilton County. Is his photo possibly in any kind of book in Hamlton County, as he died there? Needed for an article I am writing about him. Thanks.

Isaiah Sparks OH > TN

bishopmunoz — 6 Jul 2007 4:50:19 GMT

Hi. I'm looking for information on Isaiah Sparks, born 14 July 1851 in Fulton County, Ohio; died 1934 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was the son of John Sparks & Emeline Butcher. He married Amy Powell 16 October 1871 in Hudson, Missouri. My lineage: Isaiah Sparks > Eunice Sparks (m. Ernest Hord) > Lewis Hord > Imogene Hord (m. Bruce Young) > Vanessa Young (m. Don Bishop) > Samuel Bishop (me). If you think we might have a match, please contact me.
Alternate names:
Emeline Butcher: Forename: Emma.

Humphrey, Goins

jenbuff — 5 Aug 2007 2:54:12 GMT

Searching for the obit of Lenice "Lennie" B. Humphrey Goins. She died in Apr 1983 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. She was married to W. Ernest Goins. They had one son William Palmer Goins. Any information on the death of W. Ernest Goins would be very welcomed. Any information on the entire family would be appreciated.
If you have any information on this family, please contact me.
Thank you.
Eve

John Hiram Allen, died May 1971, Chattanooga ?born Texas 1883. Lavaca Co.?

p8j8o8s8f8o — 1 Aug 2007 12:36:00 GMT

Would like to confirm that John Hiram Allen above was born in Lavaca Co., Texas. Parents: Robert Bruce ALLEN and Charity GRIFFITH. I am tracing the family of John L. Allen and Eliza F. Woolsey who came to Texas from Georgia about 1858 to the Jack survey on the Navidad River. Robert Bruce Allen is one of their 7 sons. Wondered if there might be an obit? Many thanks for any info.

Potteries in Soddy-Daisy in the late 1880's

wilsontoo — 20 Jun 2007 8:26:34 GMT

My gggrandfather Helton traveled to Tennessee in 1888 to make pottery. Recently found out may have had a brother Julius Helton (born NC) married to Eason Jones (born TN) liviving in the Knoxville area 1880-1910. Trying to find out any information about what potteries may have been in operation in this area around 1888 & any info on the Julius Helton family.
Thanks

Obit Need from Chattanooga Times March 1983

gennut35210 — 3 Jul 2007 9:37:10 GMT

Name HARRISON, FRANCES (MRS. WILLIAM PERRY) Date MAR. 12 1983 Newspaper TIMES Chattanooga

three Castiles who went their separate ways,,,,

colleenlopez42 — 23 Jun 2002 3:56:05 GMT

I called a "Robert Castile" in Tenn. thinking he may know something of my Castiles and he was of a pretty ripe ol age and he told me, rumor had it that there were three Castile Brothers who came into Ala. and had a Parting of the ways so to speak. Never spoke to each other again. I wonder when I look at at the listings if we really could be connected after all. Has any one considered DNA testing. I submitted mine through FamilyTreeDNA. They are the best. However, we need to get a male since its the male who carries the "Castile" gene down generations. Wouldn't it be something indeed to find out we are all related after all? Think of the reunion we could have! I will get my "uncle" to submit his DNA and sign for it to be able to be compared with others who come in. That would be one way once and for all to check on our blood lines. I do know mine got married alot and didn't tell the other's about previous marriages. Thats been fun.

Just a suggestion ya'll, talk to you soon, colleen (my mom's a Castile!) Colleenlopez@yahoo.com

Nellie Reed Davis, w/o Wesley Davis

Kim Brown — 18 Mar 2005 9:06:31 GMT

I am trying to find information about Nellie Reed Davis, b. 1818 in Hamilton Co, d/o William and Susan Reed. There is a Wm. Reed on the 1817 reservation roll, whom I've heard is the same father of Nellie, but I can't place him in White Oak Mtn, Ham. Co then in 1818. Nellie and Wesley Davis were residents of Snow Hill and were the parents of my ancestor, Jane Davis Wolfe, w/o Francis Meredith. Thanks, Kim

Need Obit From 1983

gennut35210 — 28 Jun 2007 11:54:35 GMT

Name: Frances Harrison

Last Residence: 37363 Ooltewah, Hamilton, Tennessee, United States of America
Born: 11 Jan 1894
Died: Mar 1983
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951 )

James Smith

mdfreels — 17 Jun 2007 3:53:50 GMT

On July 5, 1824 an entry was made for James Smith for 54 acres. On July 8, 1824 another entry was made for James Smith for another 50 acres. I'm very interested in contacting people who may be connected to this James Smith. I believe he may be James Smith, father of David Smith, who later moved to Alabama. The David Smith in question eventually moved to Johnson Co., AR and I descend from him. My James Smith and David Smith both are of Cherokee ancestory (I have documentation). And I have found that very early settlers of the Chatanooga area, which was called Ross's Landing were animal traders and often married the women of the Cherokee Nation. It is believed that my James Smith was the son of James Smith, the trader. According to my documentation, my James Smith knew the Gourd family (a well-known Cherokee family) and were in the Chatanooga area prior to the indian removal. Apparently, my James Smith and family avoided the removal and moved to Alabama (Fayette Co., AL??). I'm looking for any information, historical or otherwise that would help me in my research.

James Smith m. ?
David Smith m. Sarah Gallymore, dau of Jenni Lee
Sarah Ann Smith m. William Patterson Grider

Thanks,

Mike

Dye,Sutherland, Ramsey, Scoggins And all connecting families

ourtnfamilytree — 17 Jun 2007 3:14:34 GMT

REUNION KENNETT MO OCT 13, 2007
Contact me for details and tickets

From NC to TN to MO and beyond, Our Tennessee Family Tree Reunion...2007....

Hamilton County Cemetery

twilewis — 19 Mar 2007 12:16:32 GMT

Does anyone on this board know of East View Cemetery? I have a death certificate for a member of my family who was buried there in 1923.

Twilla

B. Frank Ramsey

coleary1 — 12 Nov 2004 8:09:32 GMT

Looking for info on Benjamin Frank (probably Franklin) Ramsey, b abt 1852, m Josephine (Josie) Cloyd, d 1947 Chattanooga. Frank was not listed in Josie's obit so he died between 1930 and 1947 probably in Chattanooga. Census records state Frank's father was born in NC and mother TN.

Census:
1900, (listed as Frank) 8th Dist, Lincoln county TN; 1910 (listed as B Frank) 16th Dist, Franklin county TN; 1920 (listed as Benjamin F) Chattanooga Hamilton county; 1930 (listed as Frank B) Chattanooga Hamilton county

John Latta Latty

CathyH909 — 1 May 2007 8:09:56 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for information on John Latta or Latty. Born 1758 in South Carolina, died after 1850 in Hamilton, Tennessee. I know he married Francis Scott. I am trying to find out when he died. I have the 1850 census record showing him in Hamilton Tennessee. I also the 1860 census record showing Francis (Fanny) as a widow in Mcdonald, Missouri.
Thank You,
Cathy

Cemetery Lookup, Eliza Higgins

CarolynnRoy — 21 Apr 2007 8:02:20 GMT

May I please have a cemetery lookup for Eliza A. R. Higgins.
She married William Higgins of Hamilton Co. in Dec. of 1870.
In 1880 William is listed with wife Mandia C. Higgins in Marion Co. Eliza then, must have died between 1870 & 1880.
Eliza was b. in 1833 S.C. Her name before her marriage to William was PALMER. I don't think PALMER was her maiden name though.

Thank you,
Carolynn

Carlotta (Goodrich) Stone Death Certificate 1881-1955

kaitysmom — 19 Apr 2007 10:54:58 GMT

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

Name: Carlotta (Goodrich) Stone
Age at Death: 73
Date of Birth: October 14, 1881 in Michigan
Date of Death: April 1, 1955 in Lookout Mountain, Hamilton County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Perry Goodrich and Emmaline Galusha
Informant: George W. Stone

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

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

Will Do Look Ups!!

General Samuel Igou Family Bible

lanaff — 4 Apr 2007 2:43:51 GMT

General Samuel Igou’s Bible

Samuel Igou born in Sullivan Co., TN Aug 12, 1799
Samuel Igou md Mary Ann Skillern Sept 4, 1828, Thursday
Mary Ann Skillern born in Bledsoe Co., TN Mar 22 1810

Children:
Emily S. Igou born Rhea Co., TN July 20, 1828
Anderson S. Campbell Igou born Rhea Co., TN Nov 15, 1830 [S is for Skillern-added info]
Sophronia Thompson Igou born Hamilton Co., TN March 1, 1833
John Thompson Igou born Hamilton Co., TN Sept 5, 1835 (not to be confused with his uncle by the same name--added info--see below)
Miliosa E. Igou born Hamilton Co., TN Feb 11, 1845

One page at top is written “Names of my brothers and sisters”
Ruth was born Jan 19, 1786
Joshua born July 2, 1787 departed this life April 14 1827
Patience and Rebecca Igou Jan 4, 1791
James Igou born Feb 12, 1793 departed April 1, 1819
Peter Igou born May 29, 1795 departed ----31 (unfinished)
Margaret Igou born May 7, 1797
Samuel Igou born Aug 12, 1799
John Igou born Aug 22, 1801 departed Aug 15, 1846 his middle name was Thompson
Elizabeth Igou born Aug 2, 1803 departed July 6, 1851
Ann Igou born Jan 9, 1806 departed Oct 18, 1824
Matilda Igou born Oct 18, 1808 departed Feb 22, 1826

One small slip of paper loose in the old Bible is written in the same hand as above, the following:
James Igou departed April 7, 1828
Rebecca departed May 12, 1827
Joshua departed March 10, 1822
James Igou departed April 14, 1819
Mary Riddle departed Oct 18, 1824
Matilda Igou departed Feb 22, 1826

This record was in the notes sent to me by Sharon Pack of Springdale, AR; I cannot account for discrepancies in the dates.

Further notes indicate Sam and Mary had 6 children so one may be missing or maybe died/dead at birth. Her parents are John and Mary Anderson Skillern of Bledsoe Co., TN and she comes from Revolutionary stock.

Would like for someone to do a marriage certificate check in 1828 for Bledsoe Co., TN and possibly Rhea Co., TN.

Hope this helps someone and thanks in advance for anyone who helps with the lookup.

Matherly - Signal Hills area

JenMcHall — 12 Mar 2007 10:19:13 GMT

In search of my father, Johnny Matherly from the Signal Hills/Red Bank/Signal Mtn/Soddy-Daisy areas. He was born in 1942/43. I would greatly appreciate any help I can get. I don't have a lot of information to go on. Thanks

Marsh Station, TN?

kareytx — 28 Feb 2007 2:13:49 GMT

Has anyone heard of this place? I have an ancestor, Wilson L Beaird, who died in East Lake/Chattanooga (Hamilton County) in 1907 and is buried here according to his death record. Any help would be appreciated.

Marsh Station, TN

kareytx — 26 Feb 2007 3:04:19 GMT

Has anyone heard of this location? An ancestor was buried there in 1907 and I am unable to locate. Thanks in advance.

rains

lanierains — 25 Feb 2007 6:45:20 GMT

im looking for any rains or lawson or summers in chattanooga tennessee or sand mountain alabama. It would be great to hear from realitaves i havent meet im doin this for my 1 yr old little boy so he can find out about his family history. if you know a john lee rains or a candy lee (hall) rains or a jewell Estelle (lawson) duke...or anyone to that nature pls contact me thank you so much.

Whiteside Stearns Coal Co Justus Stearns

davekp — 17 Feb 2007 5:21:16 GMT

I'm looking for some background information on this business founded by Justus Stearns at Chattanooga about 1922 and hopefully a photo or two of the operations as well.

Kirk family

janesmith7255 — 11 Feb 2007 3:19:14 GMT

I am researching my Kirk family from Hamilton County. this Kirk family originally came from Cannon County,Tenn. Am hoping to find family, or related family, possible birth, marraige and death records, any help will be greatly appreciated.

George W. Tallent--biographical sketch

marysday — 4 Feb 2007 2:12:35 GMT

GEORGE W. TALLENT (1828-1904)

George W. Tallent, a school teacher and methodist preacher who was elected Commissioner of Education in Bollinger Co., in 1875, also named the settlement at Scopus from a place in Jerusalem. He was born near Ooltewah, Tenn. in 1828 and married Martha Erwin. Their children were: Emma, md. Hamilton Williams; Frank (Francis Malachi) md. Tankersley Shell; George md. Talley; Jesse, md. Shell; John L. (Doc) md. Self; Henry A. md. (1) Nora Nevins; md. (2) Jenny Jones. George W. and Martha Erwin Tallent, and their four year old daughter, Emma, came from S.E. Tennessee in 1854 by ox wagon across Kentucky and Illinois, crossed the Mississippi by ferry above Cape Girardeau, moved to Perry County where he taught school, soon homesteaded in Bollinger County including the land where Scopus post office now stands. The record shows that George W. Tallent was born of Malachi Tallent and Sara Miser; that Malachi was born of Lot Tallent and Rebecca Vanderford; that Lot was born in 1775 in Anson Co., N.C. of Lot Tallent and Sara Lindsay; that Lot Sr. was born about 1752 of Thomas Tallent and Elizabeth Higdon; that both Thomas and Lot Sr. were members of the revolutionary forces in N.C.; that Lot Sr. was recruiting officer for the Revolutionary forces, was taken prisoner and died 1782 on a British prison ship. Three of Geo. W. Tallent's children who stayed in Bollinger County are: 1. Emma md. Hamilton Williams, children: Charley, George, Homer, Jesse, Hattie Limberg, and Ida Marlowe. 2. Jesse Tallent, md. Ruth Shell, children: Omri, Will, Mellie, Grace, Ray, Ruby, Swope, and Willard. Jesse founded the town of Tallent, in Bollinger County, and his grandsons own and operate a farm there including the old home place. 3. Henry A. (1869-1955) md. (1) Nora Nevins, children: Gertude (Mrs. Monroe Kinder); Beulah (Mrs. Alonzo Dockins); Ernest, and Robert. md. (2) Jenny, daughter of Isaac Jones, children: Ora, Irene (Mrs. Manly Long), Willie, Milford, Winford, Muriel, and Lucille (Toots).

Bollinger County, Missouri 1851-1976 pg. 939

Phillip (Phil/Jim) & Kolmy / Colemen (Love) Percy of Trinity, Alabama

travis0198 — 31 Jan 2007 8:42:16 GMT

I'm researching the Percy line. My mother's uncle was name Phillip Percy Jr., and he married Kolmy Love. Jim as he better known as was born in Trinity, Alabama and him and Kolmy had a son, well his stepson. They moved to Tennessee around the late 1920's. His parents were Lillie and Phil Percy. Any info would be appreciated and I'm also wanting to meet my other relatives.

Henry Lee Lowery and Jane Millsaps

MollyClark61 — 30 Jan 2007 3:39:35 GMT

Does anyone have birth or death information on Henry Lee Lowery b. 1805, d. abt 1852-54 in Ooltewah, TN. He married Jane Millsaps in 1840, they were in Bradley Co TN in 1850.

Obit Request Please

Margrette50 — 23 Jan 2007 11:51:25 GMT

I am trying to get a copy of an obit for:
Mrs William C Young in the Chattanooga Free Press on July 16, 2000. Pearl Delores Young, should have husband William Clyde Young, son Curtis, and daughter Loxie. Lived in Soggy Daisy TN. If someone is able to get a copy for me I would be greatful. Thanks,
Margrette

Hemstreet

jmitchell2006 — 18 Jan 2007 10:30:11 GMT

Looking for any information on Sidney Hemstreet b abt 1866 Ontario, wife Cora, sons Dillon, Clarence, Jesse and Clyde
1900 Census has them in Chattganooga.

Thank you

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

KinMapper — 15 Jan 2007 3:59:53 GMT

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

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

Just post or e-mail if you fit the bill and want to see thousands of bits of Kittrell info.

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

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

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

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

The name has many spellings through the centuries in public record including as examples only Kittrell, Kittrel, Kitrel, Kitrell, Kitterlin, Kitterill, Kitterell,..., leterally dozens or literally dozens depending how well you spell such things.

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

And we will be most pleased to find more missing links broken from our tree due to distance and change of generations to those who barely know a whit of their Kittrell kin.

In Need of Help for Sequatchie Website

glendaschroeder — 11 Jan 2007 1:02:00 GMT

Hello to all Sequatchie Valley Descendants, and all
I am working on the Revolutionary Soldiers Of the Sequatchie Valley, Tennessee and am in need of Revolutionary War Pension letters that were filed in Marion, Bledsoe and Hamilton Counties of TN, which has now become Sequatchie County, TN.

The page I am working on, can be found at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnsequat/revolution.html

All contributors will be given credit as the contributor, along with their contact information.

These Soldiers are:
Dan Alexander:
Dan Alexander:
Samuel Billingsly:
Thomas Brannon:
Stephen Brown:
Elisha Burke:
John Curtis:
John Dalton:
Andrew Davis:
James Davis:
Robert Davis:
John Doss:
William Everett:
John Ford, Sr.:
John Hale:
Ennis Hooper:
Francis Hughes:
James Jones:
John Jones:
George Kirklin/Kirklen:
John Malaby:
Robert Martin:
Joseph McCormick:
Andrew McDonough:
William Metcalf:
James Morgan:
John Narramore:
Young Paugh:
Chatten D. Pollard:
Matthew Pryer, Sr.:
John Rains:
Lovett Reed:
William Rogers: May possibly be from White or Bradley Co., TN
William Rogers:
Laton/Layton Smith:
Ransom Smith:
Benjamin Standifer:
Meshack Stevens:
Ezekiel Stone:
Solomon Stone:
Daniel Sutherland:
Charles Thurman:
Philip Thurman:
John Thomas:
Stephen Thompson:
Jacob Troxel:
Luke Vickory:
George Walker:

Other contributions are also welcome, check out the “Needs” page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnsequat/needspage.html

Lets make our Sequatchie Web-site one of the best!

Thank you, Glenda Schroeder, Sequatchie Web Coordinator
E-mail: BerryglenPlace@aol.com

Martha W. (Simmerman) Carter Death Certificate 1930

kaitysmom — 7 Jan 2007 8:30:54 GMT

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

Name: Martha W. (Simmerman) Carter
Age at Death: 73
Date of Birth: November 22, no year listed
Date of Death: December 7, 1930 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: J. Simmerman, mother 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
Researcher/ Look Up Volunteer for Tennessee

James Blevins Carter Death Certificate 1930

kaitysmom — 7 Jan 2007 8:21:25 GMT

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

Name: James Blevins Carter
Age at Death: 35
Date of Birth: Date not given, born in Tennessee
Date of Death: February 15, 1930 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: J.M. Carter and Martha Simmerman

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
Genealogy Researcher for Tennessee

Obit for Mary B. Maxwell

BettyFelton96 — 22 Dec 2006 2:35:34 GMT

I need the obituary for Mary Hensley Maxwell, born 1904 and was laid to rest 4 March 1972 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Funeral Homes in early 1900's

kareytx — 2 Jan 2007 5:49:27 GMT

Does anyone know which funeral homes were used around 1907-1908?

Lee Collins Death Certificate 1920

kaitysmom — 27 Dec 2006 3:31:58 GMT

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

Name: Lee Collins
Age at Death: 31
Date of Birth: Date Not Listed, born in Tennessee
Date of Death: August 1, 1920 in Churchville, Hamilton County, TN.
Race: Colored
Parents: John Collins and Amanda Franklin

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
Genealogy Researcher/Family Historian/RAOGK Volunteer
Have Access to Tennessee Death Certificates for Years 1908-1954 for ALL Tennessee Counties
Have Access to many Tennessee Sources

WILL DO LOOK UPS!!

Widow's Pension Mrs. James Stafford (Sarah)

Sharon Boyer Bates — 10 Nov 2006 4:19:12 GMT

I have Widow’s Pension Record for Mrs. James B. (Sarah) Stafford. Ring me if you’d like a copy. There is much detail in this record. SharonBoyerBates@aol.com

Mrs. Sarah Stafford
Widow’s Pension Records dated 1909
Maiden name Sarah Hammonds
born in Spartenburg SC
Has lived in Hamilton County, TN since 1890
Married James Brennan Stafford
Sept 8, 1848 in Rome, GA Floyd County
by: Esquire Tom Lumpkin
James Stafford served 4 years
Wounded severely June 27, 1862
upon recovery returned to capture at Wilderness May 1864
James Stafford was prisoner at Elmira NY
Statement made by Captain James T. Moore
Unit surrendered April 9, 1865 at Appomattox C.H.
James Stafford lived at 400 Whiteside St. upon his death
James Stafford died May 1, 1900
9 children to this issue 6 boys 3 girls,
Mary Carden 59
Lizzie Chapman 51
Sam Stafford 48
Sidney Stafford 46
Taylor Stafford 42
Will Stafford 37
80 acres in Floyd County sold upon James’ death
Sarah Stafford has nothing of value in 1909
War Dept signatures I can’t make out
John Davis, Ordinary of Hamilton County
J.W. White, Notary Hamilton County
W.E. Dyer, County Trustee

ALLEN, Catherine and Lavina Emily

Beverley85 — 23 Dec 2006 7:53:33 GMT

Hello!

Long shot here but worth a try!

In a 1932 obituary in Orrville, Ohio, for James C Allen there is a mention of his surviving sisters, one living in Columbiana and the other in Chattanooga, Tennessee. No names were given, but from 1920 census they were Catherine and Emily (who was Lavina E in 1910).

In 1932 they would have been 23 and 22. They were born in Illinois. Parents Charles James ALLEN and Winifred CASEY.

Does anyone have a Catherine or a Lavina/Emily who fits the above details???? I believe that Charles James ALLEN was my greatgrandfather, who left his wife and three sons in England, went to America and disappeared! If THIS Charles is mine, he made a bigamous marriage (or lived with Winifred as husband and wife), and had the above two surviving daughters, who would have been half sisters to my grandfather.

ANY information or thoughts will be very welcome, I know nothing about US research as all of mine has been in English records.

Happy Christmas to you all, from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Bev

Marriage look-up

BettyFelton96 — 8 Dec 2006 2:53:09 GMT

I need a marriage look-up for Mary Burgess Hensley. It was her second marriage. I do not know to whom she was married. But she lived in Chattanooga and it would have been abt. 1950 or later.

Jesse Young McQuigg 1870 - aft. 1930

Thomas L. Harman — 2 Dec 2006 5:51:41 GMT

Jesse Young McQUIGG b. 6/10/1870 Maury Co., TN d. ?
M. Lula Hauce GILL 11/30/1897 Bonham, Fannin Co., TX.
Lula b. 11/1/1882 KY d. 1934 Chattanooga, TN Buried in Greenwood Cemetery.
Jesse and Lula listed in the 1930 census living in Chattanooga, with their daughter and son-in-law, Maurie Lee and Richard L. PEELER. Trying to learn where Jesse Young McQUIGG is buried. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Canterbury family Bible

SEASHELLGRAM — 29 Nov 2006 1:53:12 GMT

I saw the following message on a website:
Bible records were obtained in 1933 by Penelope Johnson Allen, during her research of the Guthrie family of Hamilton County, Tennessee. The Canterbury Bible was in the possession of Rush B. Guthrie of Harrison, Tennessee. In 1933, Mrs. Allen wrote a weekly genealogical feature called "Leaves From the Family Tree," during her employment with the Chattanooga Times newspaper. Each week she focused on a local pioneer family by tracing the family roots back to colonial times. In 1982, these articles were published in a book, Leaves From the Family Tree, by Southern Historical Press.)
The Lawson Family Heritage Program is trying to find the current location of this Bible as we would like to have a photocopy of the page with information on Betsy Ann Lawson who married William Canterbury to post on our website in order to share with other family members. If anyone can give us a lead on the location of the Canterbury Bible we would very much appreciate the help.
Julie
seashellgram@aol.com

Wilson L. Beaird

kareytx — 27 Nov 2006 1:12:05 GMT

I am trying to locate the death date/burial place of Wilson L. Beaird. I have a will from Hamilton County dated 19 Jan 1907 but no probate date. From what records I have found, he died sometime between 1907-1910. Is there anyone who can help me find this information?

POW/MIA Korean War, Hamilton Co. CORBETT, DORMAN, HARRIS, HOWARD, KIMBRO, LOVELADY, MOORE, RIDGE, VAUGHN

H. Davis — 24 Nov 2006 10:15:04 GMT

Hiram T Grindle

RCFRALEY1208 — 10 Nov 2006 4:26:50 GMT

Looking for any descendant of Hiram T. Grindle (Died 1933) who might have a picture of his daughter Sarah Grindle Fraley (who died in car crash in GA 3-9-1927). She was my gr-grandmother. Any and all help would be appreciated.

Hiram T Grindle

RCFRALEY1208 — 10 Nov 2006 4:26:47 GMT

John M. Jones Marriage Look-Up of Info

ritamp — 9 Nov 2006 11:27:28 GMT

John Jones was born 1850 in McMinn Co TN, son of William P or G Jones. The family settled in Hamilton (which part became James CO in 1871) before the War. John reportedly married an Elizabeth Sarah Davis around 1865. Their first son, John Jones, was born 1866. Other children included William Russell Rhodes, Wylie Rhodes, Emaline Rhodes, Sarah "Sallie" Jones, And by his second wife, Mary Jane Hackney: Thomas Jones, Francis "Fanny" Jones, Matt Jones. The family migrated to Bell County by 1880 and on to Pike Co where John changed his name to George Rhodes. John died in Lewis Co Washington after 1930 as George Rhodes. Family lore states the charade was due to his murdering a man. Naby thanks for the help. John made following his tracks very difficult.

Marriage Lookup?

John — 7 Nov 2006 8:49:27 GMT

Looking for the marriage of this couple. Can anyone help me?

1850 Hamilton Co TN, 25 Oct 1850, Dist 27, 1196/1196
Turner, Solomon 28 TN 1822
Sarah 27 TN 1823 (Crabtree??)
Moses 6 TN 1844
Julie 2 TN 1848

John

Death Cert Leslie W. Davis

Momoftwo — 29 Oct 2006 6:28:29 GMT

Would some be willing to look up death cert on Leslie W. Davis. Died abt late 1899, about 4 yrs old, mother, Jane M. Davis, father Francis E. Davis. Will pay for time and expenses. Thank you

Sarah Grindle Fraley

RCFRALEY1208 — 31 Oct 2006 4:08:51 GMT

Looking for info my my gr-gr-grandmother who died in car crash in HOmerville, Ga in 1927. Sarah Grindle (Fraley) daughter of H.T. & Etta Grindle.

Sarah was married to Sam Fraley (d1954). Any help would be greatly appreciated.. Please Email me. WE know that shes buried up there somewhere in Hamilton County but no one has seen the grave nor a pic of her and there aren't any as far as we know.. .ANy help would be appreciated.

Cotton and Kampschafer family

MaggieJones24 — 28 Oct 2006 8:02:38 GMT

In the 1900 census Charles Cotton is married to Minnie Kampschafer and has two children John G. born 15 November 1895 and Katherine M. born February 1898. They are living in Civil District 5, Hamilton County, Tennessee.

By the 1910 census for Civil District 5, Hamilton County, Tennessee Minnie is back in her parents' household as a widow with four children. John, Kathrine, Henrietta (born about 1921) and Charles (born about 1924).

Looking for any information about this family. Any help would be appreciated.

Birth & Marriage Look Up: TATE

SavvyDaze — 27 Oct 2006 2:15:31 GMT

Elkins & Spouses, TN, TX, ARK, OK, CA

joyannknowles — 26 Oct 2006 5:08:26 GMT

Newman Springs, GA?

SandyD_in_KS — 22 Sep 2006 7:31:43 GMT

I received a cert. of death this week and it lists the place of burial as what looks like Newman Springs, GA. The cert is from Chattanooga in 1918.

Has anyone heard of this area? I can't find it when I Google'd it. This family is from the Chattanooga area and this is the first mention of Georgia. Unless it's a cemetery that the husband's family is buried in, I'm curious as to why there.

Fannie Ferrell DAVIS (b. 22 May 1883 d. 6 May 1918) married to Charles BONINE.

Thanks, Sandy