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Cope family/Hancock & Hawkins Co., TN

mamarene47327 — 26 Aug 2008 11:10:16 GMT

My Cope family line is Micajah and Mary Polly Brewer Cope.
Micajah was the son of James Cope. His and Mary's daughter, Milly Permilla married Dawson Turner Lamb in 1855 in Hawkins Co., their daughter, Mary, married Jeremiah Overbey.

My side of the Brewer's, Lamb's, Cope's and Overbey's moved to Rockcastle/Jackson/Owsley counties, KY sometime in the 1860's.

I have quite a bit of info on the Brewer and Cope families, but, I do not have much on the Lamb and Overbey's.

Thanks,

Pam

Elias Frost,John Frost etc.

smithae2 — 17 Aug 2008 2:35:59 GMT

I'm looking for anyone who has information about the Frost family from Hancock/Hawkins TN. I found some vital info on her, but the users' emails no longer work. John was born around 1800 and married twice. He had Four children, but I'm not sure who with which wife. Anna Frost, Ceilia Frost, Milly Frost, and a son- Elias Frost. Any additional info would be greatly appreciated!!

Rachel and "Fed" Johnson

Elaine — 16 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for "Fed" Johnson who came to Hancock Co between 1870 and 1880 and married Rachel Bunch (daughter of Polina). They had three children Martha, James Henry, and Jacob. Jacob (known as Jake Bob) married Mattie Mullins (daughter of Keener Mullins and Cora Collins). Rachel is single living with her mother in the 1870 Hancock County Census. Rachel Johnson is living with her mother and three children in the 1880 census. Family legend has it that he returned to the coal mines of Kentucky.
Would also like more information on Rachel and Polina (sp? Paulina) Bunch.

Mary Jordan

direwolfsoul — 24 Nov 2007 2:55:29 GMT

Looking for Mary Jordan (b.1841) (married/bore child) to Francis Marion Wolfe, Melungeon descent (dark skin/hair, grey eyes). Son is George Washington Wolfe. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Trent/Bowlin genealogy in Hancock county

Tracy — 10 Oct 2003 10:38:18 GMT

Hi,

I am hoping someone can shed some light on a puzzle I have found. I am trying to sort out my uncle's line. His mother was Cordia Bowlin who I found in the census of 1910 in Hancock county Tennessee. Cordia was called Cordie and she married John Dudley Woodard/Woodward. John Dudley Woodard is found in the census of Lee county Virginia
in 1910. In 1920, he and Cordie are married and still in Lee county Virginia and in 1930, they are in Claiborne county TN.

My uncle told me many of Cordie's siblings names as they were his aunts and uncles. But they are not listed as Bowlin's. Here is what I found:

Elvira Trent, census Hancock county TN 1910

Elvira Trent age 42 Widow
children
Kittie age 16 married a Collins
Etter or Etta age 14 married a Webb
Cordie age 12 married John Dudley Woodard
Homer age 10
Bonny age 8
Grant age 6
James Guy-age 5
Katie age 2 married a Prater
Edith under a year
Henry Bowlin is listed as a SERVANT age 80? This age cant be right. There is also another child named Cornie who married an Estes. William Henry Bowlin is the father of these children...so where is he? Who is the Henry living in this household?

My uncle remembers his granfather Henry Bowlin. My uncle was born in 1933. Elvira says she is a widow. I have seen a post where one of the children went by Trent or Bowlin..why? I found one entry on Rootsweb world connect for this family and the same man has posted on this forum but his email is not working. If Henry Bowling and Elvira Trent were married, why is she going by her maiden name in the census? Why are the children listed as Trents? In the 1910 census she is one door away from Madison Trent. I dont know who her parents are. Can anyone help?

Thanks!
Tracy

Joseph Calvin "Calvin Horner 1880-1940

carollzerkle — 17 Jul 2008 11:33:40 GMT

Looking for family of Joseph Calvin Horner 1st wife was Mary Ann "Annie Jarvis also used the Alder name-(Mary Ann's first husband was a Alder.) They had daughter Bessie Lee Horner/Alder 2nd wife was Alice Buttry 1887-died after 1940 in Hancock, Tenn-They had 10 children:Mabel-Retha-Lois-Sybil-Myrtle-Ruth-Joseph Calvin Jr.-Wright-2 unknown names-8 girls 2 boys-Olders daughter wrote his obit in 1940-it's posted on an internet site-Joseph's parents were Dr. William B. Horner & Laura Campbell. Mary Ann's parents were Sentor Lewis Cass Jarvis & Sarah Jo Osborne, believe they were not married as Lewis has wife named Dora Coleman. Will exchange on these familes. Thank You Caroll

Elizabeth "Eliza" Jones married William Tipton "Tip" Lawson

Deloris_Conant — 17 Oct 2007 2:49:08 GMT

My Great-Grandmother was Elizabeth "Eliza" Jones she married William Tipton "Tip" Lawson, her mother was Lydia Jones but I don't know who her father was. Please any info will be welcome. She and my Great-Grandfather had seven children: my Grand-Mother Tennesse, (1892) , Mae, Tillman, George, Julie and Dana, Mattie. Eliza died in her thirties and Tip married her sister Amanda "Mandy" and they had 10 children.

Deloris

Tom Goins/Orleana or Arlina Trent

Sharon Robinson — 10 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any information about any of the following people:

John Henry Vaughn born about 1891
married Ida Mae Goins born about 1895

James Vaughn married Artie Seals

Tom Goins born about 1878
married Orleana Trent born about 1875

Wiley Trent born about 1844
married Elizabeth Seal

David Trent born about 1820
married Manerva Hawk born about 1820

William D. Trent, Sr. born about 1771
married Charity Burton Osborn born about 1773

Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

Sharon Robinson
e-mail: poopsnot@chartertn.net

Jones - Overbay

pagordon — 16 Jul 2008 3:29:22 GMT

Can anyone tell me anything about the following families? William and Riley families are listed in the 12 and 13 districts of Hawkins county Tennessee. In the 12th district William list Jessie Overbey as a brother and Rile list Spence as a brother. I believe that Jessie and Spence are sons of Gabriel Overbay but Spence age is not what I have. I have his birth as about 1845. The 13 district list William, Riley and Spencer in the order that I have listed them. They are on the same page that list Samuel Gordon (my great grandfather) and Tipton Gordon who is most likely Samuel’s brother. Tipton’s wife is Catharine Overbay, most likely a cousin of Jessie and Spencer.

1880 United States Federal Census
District 12, Hawkins, Tennessee
William Jones Head 47
Lidia Jones Wife 50
Jessie W. Jones Son 16
Eliza J. Jones Dau 7
Amanda Jones Dau 1
Jessie Overbey Brother 24
All births Tennessee

1880 United States Federal Census
District 12, Hawkins, Tennessee
Rile Jones Head 30
Rose Jones Wife 48
Fale Jones Son 5
Mary Jones Dau 3
Mary Jane Jones Dau 4M
Spence Overbey Brother 45
All births Tennessee

1880 United States Federal Census
District 13, Hawkins, Tennessee
Riley Jones Head 38
Rosa Jones Wife 30
Fate Jones Son 7
Mary Jones Dau 4
Sarah Jones Dau 1

1880 United States Federal Census
District 13, Hawkins, Tennessee
William Jones Head 50
Lydia Jones Wife 45
Jesse Jones Son 14
Lizzie Jones Dau 9
Amanda Jones Dau 7

1880 United States Federal Census
District 13, Hawkins, Tennessee
Spencer Overbey Head 45
Tissie Overbey Wife 35
Jemimah Overbey Sister 25
Martha Overbey Dau 13
Mary Overbey Dau 9
Joseph Overbey Son 7
Ida Jones Dau 6

Gabriel Overbay is listed in the 1850 census as a large family group.

1850 United States Federal Census
Subdivision 32, Hancock, TN
Gabrail Overbay 33 Tennessee
Elizabeth Overbay 30 Tennessee
John Overbey 15 Tennessee
James Overbey 12 Tennessee
William Overbay 11 Tennessee
Riley Overbay 10 Tennessee
Mary Overbay 8 Tennessee
Spencer Overbay 5 Tennessee
Jane Overbay 3 Tennessee
Eliza Overbay 6/12 Tennessee

I found the following marriage in Johnson County Tennessee.
Johnson County Tennessee Mariages
Overby, Gabriel Jones, Elizabeth Sept. 21, 1842
My first thought that the older children were Gabriel’s by a previous marriage but with all of the obove information, I believe the older children were the children of Elizabeth and were Jones’ and William and Riley Jones were listed as Overbay’s in 1850. I would like to have additional information or thoughts to prove or disprove this.

Jimmie Gordon

Collins of Hancock

glenda_jeffers — 23 Feb 2005 5:13:10 GMT

Claudia,
Do you know when and where Darthula and Kaney died? I still have had no luck finding where my grandmother and her little brothers and sister were staying in 1910.

Mullins Family

Terry W. Mullins — 15 Jun 2002 6:50:34 GMT

MULLINS, MARTIN, MISER
Trying to trace the origins of James "Irish Jim" MULLINS b. 1780 m. 1805 to Clara MARTIN. He died before 1860. Would like to know if anyone has been able to trace the origins of this family? Thanks.
Terry W. Mullins -- 704 E. Riverside Dr., N. Tazewell, VA 24630
mullinst@inetone.net

Gibson, Collins, Moore, Bell

Kelly Edwards — 7 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Caroline Gibson/Bell b. 1839 married to William Simeon Bell. They had several children together. Caroline also had children with Anthony Moore b. 1847. Also looking for information about Corda Gibson/Bell b. 1882 married to Robert Oliver Bell/Moore b.1878. Robert Oliver Bell/Moore's 2nd wife was Sarah Jane Collins b. b. 1901. Corda and Sarah are supposed to be cousins. Would love to find the parents of any of the women listed above or any other information.

Mullins or Collins ?

afillers — 29 Jun 2006 11:56:38 GMT

I have death certificate of my gr grandmother Luverna, she married Lee Jesse "Bose" Miser
Born abt 1886 Hancock Co. TN. (death certificate gives app. age as 33) died in 1919 Greene Co. TN. unknown causes. Her Mother is listed as Rebecca Mullins, Father listed as unknown. I have an old family photo of Luverna "Vernie" that is written on the back with her name listed as Louverna "Vernie" Collins. She and my gr grandfather had 8 children at the time of her death, Bose remarried and had 8 more children, 5 are still living, but know nothing of his first wife Rebecca other than she was a Mullins and thought to be daughter of James Mullins , granddaughter of Irish Jim Mullins. Does anyone have any idea who Rebecca married and who Luverna's father is? I have several ties to the melungeon families of Newmans Ridge and other Mullins, Collins, Gibsons, Lawson, Bell and Miser Families and few others. But Luverna's father is still a mystery. Any help appreciated.
Annette

George Miller family of Hancock Co, TN & Russell Co, VA

HFord08 — 2 Jul 2008 1:27:09 GMT

I am looking for information on George Miller of Russell Co, VA and the part of Hawkins Co, TN which later became Hancock Co, TN.

In the 1840 census George Miller is listed in Hawkins Co, TN and in the 1850 Hancock Co, TN census in the War Gap District in household 280 as George Miller age 70, Sarah age 65, Ester age 29, Celia age 18, Enoch age 14, Rachel age 2 (granddaughter), and Benjamin Dollarhide laborer age 30. Birthplace listed as NC for all except Rachel who was born in TN.

George Miller appears before 1799 along with Stephen Miller many times in the early Russell Co, VA Law Order Books 2 & 3 and in the Russell Co, VA Deed Book 3 where he is listed as being late of Russell Co in 1800. George Miller, Stephen Miller, and William Miller also appear on the Russell Co, VA Personal Property Tax lists in the Lower District during 1794-1799.

Does anyone have any information on George Miller or these Miller families?

Goldman Herd

bjcrowder60 — 28 May 2008 4:57:25 GMT

I am looking for information on the marriage of Goldman Herd to Regina Lockhart. He was born in Hancock Tennessee and his father was William Herd.

Johnson Baker Families

jedarnold1 — 14 Jun 2008 6:52:54 GMT

Looking for information on the ancestors and descendents of Daniel Smith Johnson 1855-1943, and Sarah Ellen Baker 1869-1940

Sevier-Guilford/Gilford Marriage

kentuckboy97 — 16 Jun 2008 6:51:09 GMT

Am trying to help a descendant of a marriage ca. 1900, of a Sevier male, possibly John, and a Guilford/Gilford female, first name unknown. Would be interested in any such surname marriage. Thanks, Dennis!

cemetaries

Caroline Tassey — 23 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Is anyone cataloging cemetaries in Hancock Co as they did for Hawkins Co?

Calvin Morgan Castle

Jasper Castle — 20 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on Calvin Morgan Castle
died Hancock co. tn about 1920.

William and Vesta Bryant

82832 — 6 Jun 2008 10:08:05 GMT

William Bryant born 15 April 1878 Sneedville, Hancock Co, TN wife Vesta born in April 1882 in Tennessee. Their parents also born in Tennessee.

In June of 1900, a young married couple with no children lived in Civil District 6 in Hancock County, Tennessee. The husband was 23 year old William Bryant. He had been born in Tennessee in May 1877. His parents had been born in Tennessee. He was a farmer. His wife was Vesta age 18. They had been married for 1 year and she had not had any children. (ED 69, page 5B)

In January 1920 a family named Bryant lived on a farm in Civil District 7 in Hancock County, Tennessee. The head of this family was William Bryant age 41 born in Tennessee as had his parents. He was a farmer. He could not read or write. His wife was Vesta age 34 who could read and write. Vesta had been born in Tennessee as had her folks. At this time they had seven children living a home. These included Hugh age 18, Mary age 14, Henry age 11, George 9 years old, Eugene age 6, Dewey 4 years and 7 months old and the baby was Edmond who was 3 months old. (ED 101, page 1B) Note: His son Shirley P. Bryant and his wife Bertha (Stubblefield) lived next door and her widowed father lived 3 homes away.

His date of birth and place of birth was from his WWI draft card which he signed with his mark of 'X'.g

Seeking her maiden name, their parents, death date and place.

SEXTON, Solomon, 1830 Scott Co, VA> 1850 Hancock Co, TN

dpeters11 — 6 Jul 2001 5:22:54 GMT

Would like to correspond with any descendants of this family or any SEXTONS of East Tennessee. Hatler is my gg-grandfather, son of Solomon and his first wife, Susie MOORE. Surnames mentioned marry into this family.

1850 Hancock County, TN, page 53, dated December 4 [abstracted by Dianne Carr Peterson, 1996], born TN unless noted:
#373/373 SEXTON, Solomon, 47 VA, shoemaker and Lourinda, 24; Hatler, 17 VA; Lemuel, 15 VA; Eliza, 14 KY; Polly, 12 KY; Loucinda, 11 VA; Manerva, 9 VA, twin; Verlina, 9 VA, twin; Larriett, 6 VA; Delpha, 1

1860 Letcher County, KY, page 40 [abstracted by Dianne Carr Peterson, 1996]
SEXTON, Solomon, 45 and Lourinda, 35, children: Manerva, 16; Layfaett, 14; Telitha, 12; Elbert, 8; Braceler, 6; Bailey, 3; Isaac, 3 mos

1870 Hancock County, TN, District 11, August 9, page 76 [abstracted by Dianne Carr Peterson, April 1997], born TN unless noted:
#31/31 SEXTON, Solomon 65 VA, minister and Lornda, 49 VA, children: Elbert 14; Baley 12; Isaac 9; Delitha18; Henry Steward 5

1880 Hancock County, TN [extracted by Dianne Carr Peterson, April 1997] Eleventh Civil District [June 16, page 300B/26] Sixth Civil District [June 1, page 305B/6] Solomon not found, see below, wife*, all born TN:
#37/40 SEXTON, Baily (w) 22, farmer; Martha J. 22, wife
#37/41 COLLINS, Nelson 45, laborer; Delitha 30, wife; Henry S. 15, son; Emeline 8, dau; James 12, nephew; SEXTON, LOURINDA 50, widow, mother, farming*

Marriage Lookup Pace Hounshell

GaryChaney357 — 16 Apr 2008 8:33:38 GMT

If someone has the Hancock Co.,TN Marriage Books could you do a lookup for me.

Andrew Pace & Sarah Hounshell. Marriage Date Nov 12, 1910

I'm trying to determine where my grandfather was married.

Lee Co., VA; Claiborne Co., TN; Bell Co., KY and Harlan Co., KY have been ruled out. They lived in White Shoals VA.

Thanks

Tuckers of Hancock Co. TN

Sarah R. — 31 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I would be pleased to hear from descendants of or anyone who knows anything about William Tucker who left an 1843 Hawkins Co. TN will naming a dozen children and a wife Nancy who was born c1802. Some of his survivors are in the Hancock Co. census returns of 1850, 1860 and perhaps later, and apparently lived in a portion of Hawkins that became Hancock after William died. His children, born between 1818 or so and c1841 are George (the eldest son), John, (second-eldest son), William and Hyram (born about 1839 and 1841, respectively) and eight daughters Jane, Matilda, (Althea?), Rebecca, Ruth, Myra, Elizabeth and Minerva. In 1850 Hancock Co. Nancy's household includes Mira 19, Elizabeth 14, William ll, Hiram 9, and Manerva 13. In 1860, Hiram seems to be the man age 19 with wife Manila, 21, and a daughter Nancy, 8 months.

Other Tuckers of Hancock Co. may be related to William who died in 1843. If so, George (died in Hancock 1850) and an older Hiram (1804-1873), who was, surprisingly, interred in Fort Hill Cemetery near Cleveland, Bradley Co. TN, are likely his first cousins. George may be the George Tucker who witnessed William's will signing. These two men were sons of William Tucker, Sr. (1768-1808) and were born in old Burke/present Caldwell Co. NC.

Stubblefield family

Janet Grubbs — 9 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on my great-grandfather BENJAMIN FRANKLIN STUBBLEFIELD born about 1863 and married to SARAH ANN JOHNSON They had 8 children NATHAN, MARTIN, HIRAM GEORGE, LORETTA, MARTHA, TATE, BERTIE,and MARY.
Any information about any of the family would be appreciated.

Lucinda Sexton

Shannon GOINS Roach — 30 Sep 2002 12:27:33 GMT

Hi, I am wanting information on Lucinda Sexton who married John Goins probably around Ewing, Virginia and had James Henry(b-Nov 1863) who married Hiley Ann Gibson Jan 25,1883. Any information you would have on any of these please let me know.

STONE, Wm, David, Edward S, John C.

Wanda — 17 Oct 2004 5:38:03 GMT

Looking for 4 brothers from Tenn who moved to Missouri about 1830. Dates of birth range from 1797 to 1817. Sound familiar to anyone?

Moore Search

Sylvia Sawyer — 15 Nov 2001 3:36:18 GMT

Would like information on William Moore married to Jane Rhea and had a son George Moore who married Sallie Seal.
Thanks

Gibson's pre 1830's

Jim Gibson — 10 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for parents and other info on James Gibson b.1829 or 1830 Hancock Co VA

Richard Wilder and Elizabeth Wilder formerly Keyte

dizzydonna3 — 22 Mar 2008 10:37:48 GMT

My Grandfather John James Keyte born in London in 1875 had a sister whom I believe was called Elizabeth Keyte born in about 1880. I understand that Elizabeth married someone called Richard Wilder and in the early 1900s they emigrated to Canada and then in about 1906 they settled in Michigan USA. They had several children anD to my knowledge they were called Richard, John, Charles, George and Winifred.
I am interested to know what happened to them and their descendants.
I will be grateful for any information.
Thanks
Donna

Samuel Sanford Ringley

jamessaylor35 — 13 Jun 2002 12:36:45 GMT

Hello

I am looking for children of Samuel Sanford Ringley. His father was James (Bud) Elbert Ringley and mother was Mary Alice Lawson.

His brother Joe was my grandfather. Any help you could give me would be appreciated.

George Odom/Vesta Jane Jinks

captain bill — 25 May 2002 9:07:47 GMT

Searching for the father and/or mother of George Odom, born abt 1857 in Hancock Co. George married Vesta Jane Jinks on Oct 7, 1875 in Knoxville, TN. George Odom is my great-great-grandfather. Have found a number of George Odoms in the Hancock Co. census lists, but am not sure of this George's parents. Any help in this search is greatly appreciated. Bill.

War Creek Cemetery - Hancock County

ahausen1132 — 28 Aug 2003 4:11:05 GMT

I am looking for information on the War Creek Cemetery. Specifically, I wish to know where it is located and where I might obtain a listing of the people who are buried there (Cope family members, etc.). Is there a publication which provides a listing? Does anyone know where I might obtain a copy of the cemetery platt map?

Thanks!

Lavina Hurley, b. (1836) TN, Sary Hurley, b. (1804) North Carolina

Deloris_Conant — 17 Oct 2007 2:29:57 GMT

I am seeking info on Lavina Hurley which was my Great-Great-Grandmother. We know that she had three children listed in the 1860 census in Hancock County: Pollyann (1853), Stephen S. (1856), and James H.(1858)my Great-Grandfather. There was a Sary Hurley listed,(1804)born in North Carolina. She was possiably the mother or mother-in-law of Lavina. No record of a husband for either. In the 1870 census: it list Lavina, age 35, Polly Anne 11, James H., 12, Susan, 6 and Marion 2. No record of Sary Hurley or Stephen S. in 1870. I think that Sary was a full blooded Cherokee Indian, according to my Grand-father Marion Franklin Hurley s/o James H and Mary Cantwell Hurley.
I would appreciate any infor.
Deloris

Orville Seals

Shirley Johnson Ehlert — 26 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am lookin for information on Orville Seals. He is the father of my great-grandmother, Lillie Rebecca Seals Johnson. I found an Orvile Seal in an earlier Hancock County census, but I am not sure if this is the man I am searching for. My great-grandmother was born in Hancock County in 1874. She had a sister by the name of Laura Davis and a brother by the name of Frank Seals. At last word they were living in the Tazwell area. If anyone can help me with information, I will greatly appreciate it.

Melungeons

kymmiq — 11 Jun 2007 7:25:32 GMT

Hi. I guess I'm a cousin too. Jim Mullins is my 5th? great grandfather. I have Mullins on so many sides it's funny. Please get in touch, I would love to meet family. By the way, I am Gloria Greer's granddaughter. She is Grace Sowards and Challie Greer's daughter. Challie's mother is Drucilla Mullins 1892 to 1976.And Spencer and Elizabeth Mullin's daughter.Grace's mother is Rosetta Johnson. There's more but I get confused.

Burton and Harvy Family of Sneedville,Tennessee

Robert Burton — 10 Oct 2004 2:50:38 GMT

My g grandfather was John F. Burton was born in 1870 and he married a Molly Harvy. Don't know when or where she was born. They had 6 or 7 children. Names were Maggie, Nola, Robert, Munrow, Lizzie, Vernie and Will. I would really like any info. on this family.Thanks to anyone who might can help..

Sarah COLLINS & husband, Isaac MASSENGILL

Linda Brown — 20 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

William Doll Rhea

DonnaCH — 14 Nov 2003 11:00:52 GMT

HELP!
Is there any direct descendant of William Doll Rhea peeking in that can help me out? I list a possible birthdate for William as 1845, b-TN, no proof, and died 18 oct 1908 in possibly Conway, AR. I am looking for any proof one might have, or be willing to share info with. He married Matilda Elizabeth Howell about 1865 and had the following children: William Henry, Matilda Elizabeth (my great grandmother) Andy, Molly, and Dan Rhea. William apparently killed a man in TN and was a sheriff or some kind of law official according to what I have learned.
I have had a few contacts on this line but they have not contacted me for a while and I was hoping someone had found more info on the family. William could of used the alias of Robert O'dell?? Need some kind of proof if possible.
In the 1870 Hancock Co., TN Census, there is an Andy listed as age 11/12, with family #81 Elizabeth Rhea, age 24, b-VA, and William, age 3, b-TN and Matilda, age 1, b-TN, but in the 1880 Hancock Co., TN Census, Andy does not show up, but Mary does, and she is age 5. Did Andy die young? I have also heard of a Dan ,but not sure he connects to this family, can anyone verifiy this. This particular Dan Rhea was killed at Henry Chandler's house and he had 32 bullet holes in him. Anyone ever hear of this Dan Rhea, he may not be from this family.
Any help would be appreciated, William Doll's father was Samuel Ham Rhea, who I also would like to connect with other descendant on. Thank you.
Donna Homer

1870 & 1880 Census Lookup for Martha Odle(Rhea)

KarenBurdue — 28 Apr 2006 5:51:38 GMT

Martha Patsy Odle born 1812, died 1887 Panter Creek, Hancock Co. TN

Need census lookup for her, she never married but lived with a Samuel Rhea and had children by him. So she could be going by her maiden name of Odle or assumed name of Rhea, like in the 1860 Hancock Co. census.

Thanks in advance,
Karen

Lamb Family

BJHK41 — 16 Jul 2002 4:20:13 GMT

I am seeking information on Benjamin Franklin LAMB born 1820 and he married Susan WOLFE. All of the above surnames are connected to my family.

Testerman/Goins

carole — 6 Sep 2005 7:36:47 GMT

I am looking for Nancy J. (Marcey) Testerman Goins. She is the widow of Ike Testerman. She married Doctor Goins. In the 1880 census Nancy J. (Marcey) is married to Doctor Goins. Isaac, Mary and Nancy J. are his step children. Doctor Goins and Nancy J. (Marcey) have 5 other children.
John Dallas Goins
Burton McGoins
Volentine S. Goins
Absolom K. Goins
William E. Goins
Nancy Jane Testerman (the daughter) married my great grand father Hugh Lawson, son of William Lawson and Mary Anderson. I would appreciate any information on the Testermans.
Thank you.

FRANCES FLETCHER from Hancock County, TN-d/o John P. Fletcher

JanicePilling28 — 12 Feb 2008 2:54:25 GMT

Does anyone have any information about her family and who Frances married?
Frances Fletcher was the daughter of John P. Fletcher & Catherine Curry. She was born about 1829 & lived in Hancock County, TN. She is on the 1850, 1860, 1870 & 1880 Census'. She seems to have married an ??? Edens in 1860-1862 and he may have died during the Civil War as he never is with the family. She has two children born in abt 1862-Isham & Nancy A. Edens.

MOSES AND PHEBE JOHNSON

EDNA — 13 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information re: my maternal great-great grandparents: MOSES JOHNSON AND PHEBE (no known maiden name). They lived in Hancock Co.TN in 1860 census. First child, MARY JOHNSON, was born in 1850. Marriage date assumed at abt. 1848-49. Both Moses and Phebe are listed as born in TN, but Mary is listed as born in VA. MARY JOHNSON married JOHN W. WALLEN (of Hancock Co.) in 1871, in Lee Co. VA. ANY AND ALL HELP APPRECIATED.

Cherod or Sherrod Gibson

ktsok — 17 Dec 2007 5:06:48 GMT

I found the following somewhere (forget right now). Later I found Sherrod Gibson enumerated. Does anybody know about this fellow? It is obviously not a misspelling of Shepard.

"The 1830 Census of Hawkins County, TN, records Shepard as fpc. The following Gibsons were also listed as fpc: Charles, Esau, Cherod, Joseph F., Andrew, Jordan, Polly, Jonathan and Jesse. Another land purchase is recorded for Shepard; he purchased one hundred and fifty acres lying in Hawkins County, TN., at Panther Creek (previously known as Buffalo Creek)."

Gipson or Gibson of Hancock Co.

tonda151 — 4 Feb 2008 2:54:33 GMT

I am looking for info on Daniel and Frankey Gipson or Gibson. Married in 1841. The bondsmen was a Shard or Sharod Gipson or Gibson. Daniel and Frankey had a daughter named Melvina. Possibly had a son named Robert and another named Jefferson. They moved to Floyd Co. Ky., sometime around the late 1850's or early 1860's. If anyone can help me it would be greatly appreciated.

HERD, George & Lucy

lindaherdhenry — 31 Dec 2007 7:00:39 GMT

Looking for info on the following family found in 1850 Hancock Co, TN Census.

George HERD born abt. 1818
wife Lucy born abt. 1820
son Britain born abt. 1839
dau Celia born abt. 1843
son Tepton born abt. 1845
son James born abt. 1847

This could be the family of other children that were orphaned at an early age. They are:
Cainan Charles born 2-5-1851 died 1-1918
Martha born abt. 1855
George Jesse born 3-10-1857

All born along the Clinch River in Eastern TN. Celia, James Lacy, Cainan Charles, Martha, & George Jesse came to TX. Celia married Joseph M. Barns/Barnes (b. AL abt. 1826) and they have the youngest three children living with them in 1870 Limestone Co, TX Census.

James Lacy lived in the following TX counties-Lamar, Fannin, Parker & buried in Jack. Cainan was married in Limestone County, TX and is buried 1918 in Searcy, AR. George Jesse lived in Lamar, Hall (buried 1920) counties in TX.

I have found no record of these children prior to 1870 Limestone Co, TX Census. I hope to find their parents and the 1850 TN Hancock County Census is the closest thing I have found after many years of searching.
Thanks for your help, Linda Herd Henry, Ft Worth, TX

Please Help....Looking for Bowen Family

sabowen — 9 Aug 2005 7:34:17 GMT

I need some real help with tracking down my family lineage. I know my g grandfather (Jesse Samuel Bowen) came from Hancock, TN to Tx around 1878. He had several brothers and sisters.....Ann Elizabeth b 1853,Lucy b1855, George b 1859,Mandy b 1861, Margaret b 1863, Almeee (sp) b 1865,Jeny b1868, James b 1870....If I can find any of these people maybe it can track me back to my gg grandfather.....thanks for any help.

Williamses in Hancock Co., TN-1800's

Debbie Williams-Vineyard — 11 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

1860 Hancock County TN census lists the following people in one household:
WILLIAMS, Elijah, age 46, male, farmer
WILLIAMS, Nancy, age 42, female, housekeeper
WILLIAMS, Calaway, age 18, male, farmer
WILLIAMS, Lucinda, age 16, female, housekeeper
WILLIAMS, Philip C., age 14, female (I'm sure this is wrong.)
WILLIAMS, Parish, age 10, male
WILLIAMS, Jane, age 2, female

Elijah was my gg grandfather and listed on this census as having been born in NC - (where?), Parish (we know him as Paris), my g grandfather. I know that Parish ended up in Bell County
KY as this is where the rest of this line is from. Nancy's maiden name was COLLINS, and boy, is this county chock-full of
Collinses. Does anyone have anything on this line? Also, what happened to Jane? None of my family has ever heard of her.

I would appreciate anything anyone can offer me. Thank you!!

Bertha vaughn long

homeagain113 — 1 Dec 2007 1:53:27 GMT

looking for iformation regarding my grandmother, Bertha Vaughn, married to Clisby Long, 1913. Died sometime in the 1920's. not sure if she is buried in TN. or IL. Last record was a 1920 census in cass county, IL. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Looking for a Grave - Help!

George Wolf — 20 Oct 2001 10:16:32 GMT

Hi All,

Looking for the grave of Francis Marion Wolfe, b. July 23, 1839, d. aft 1866. Married to Mary Jordan, b. 1841, d. aft 1910.

Francis Marion sometimes went by F. M. or Marion. He is probably not married with his wife as she died in Texas.

Francis came from, lived & died in the Grainger, Hawkins, Hancock Co. area of Tenn. He served in the 12th Batt, Co C, Cav. C.S.A.

Thanks, George Wolf, Jr.

Davis family in Blackwater, Hancock Co.

MitchVick — 17 Jan 2002 5:27:41 GMT

Can anyone help with information about Thomas W. Davis, my great grandfather, whom we believe lived in the Blackwater area of Hancock County around 1890? He married Nancy (Nannie)Wax, probably of Hawkins County, in 1877, and the couple had 8 children. My grandfather, Jesse Mitchell Davis, was born in Blackwater in April, 1890 (a twin). Thanks for any help!

Sarah A.Ely Edens

cousinely — 20 Nov 2007 2:17:03 GMT

Looking for photos of my G-Grandmother Sarah Aveline Ely .Also her husband ,Elijah E.Edens .Any pictures of any of the Elys,Edens',Yearys,Davis',Louthans and Hatfields would be great , Am trying to do a family tree for my siblings for Christmas . Thanks ,Fran @fracur423@aol.com

Dicy or Jane Seals born about 1833

drdjones — 2 Dec 2006 3:17:04 GMT

Alfred Lawson, son of Anderson Lawson, married Dicy Seals before 1860. Alfred died in the Civil War and his wife then married Mack Winstead. While married to Mack, she went by the name of Jane. There are only two Dicy/Jane Seals in 1850 Hawkins or Hancock County who are of the right age. Dicy/Jane was born about 1833. There is a Jane in the household of Baly Seals, and a Dica in the household of Samuel Seals. Does anyone know which one married Alfred Lawson and Mack Winstead?

Elizabeth Johnson/Trent abt 1802

R_Rindler — 30 Jun 2001 5:45:32 GMT

Seeking info on Elizabeth Johnson married James Burton Osborne Trent, son of Charity Burton Osborne Trent and stepson of Wm D Trent, Sr.

Elizabeth and James appear on the 1860 Hancock Co census:
James B. Trent 64 years of age
Elizabeth 58 years of age

I have their children.
Looking for Elizabeth's birth and death dates, place of burial for both James and Elizabeth, parents of Elizabeth, siblings, etc.

Thanks,
Gail
grindler@donet.com

Children of Abner and Elizabeth Gordon

pagordon — 1 Nov 2007 7:47:50 GMT

I am looking for information and thoughts on the children of Abner and Elizabeth Gordon. In the Rev War of pension application, which was granted, for Elizabeth seven children are named.

William; I think he was the William Gordon in the 1840 census. He was living in Elizabeth household in 1850 and 1860 he was married.

Alice: I think that this was Alsey, Elcy or Elsa that was living with Elizabeth in the 1850, 1860 and 1870 census. It seems that she used Alice in the 1880 census or this was someone else.

David: I have nothing on him. Looking at the 1840 census, he may not have come to Tennessee. Perhaps he died young. I can not be sure.

Elizabeth: I have nothing on her but looking at 1840 census, I think that she came to Tennessee with the family.

James Henry; He married a Jane Brewer and died in Rockcastle KY.

Martha: I have nothing on her but looking at 1840 census, I think that she came to Tennessee with the family.

Mary Ann: I think that she is the Mary in the household with Elizabeth in 1850 and 1860. She is listed with her children in 1870 and 1880 and she is listed as Mary Ann in 1870.

I was not able to verify that Elizabeth was Elizabeth Russell. In a signed statement with her mark she said the she was Elizabeth Maiden.

I would like to hear from you if you can add anything or have thoughts about Elizabeth and the children. You may agree or disagree even very strongly, I would like to here from you. There are some times and ages that I question in pension papers. I think that I found 86 pages. Some of the papers was Abner’s application. I am in the process of putting my thought down about this.

Jimmie Gordon

Two Burkett Lawsons

drdjones — 2 Dec 2006 3:17:04 GMT

Does anyone know the ancestry of the two Burkett Lawsons found in 1930 District 5 of Hancock County, TN? One was 8 and the son of Jesse W. (54) and Bessie C. (31) Lawson. The other was 1 3/12 and the son of Tivis (30) and Minda/Manda (29) Lawson.

Jane Brewer - Gordon

pagordon — 31 Oct 2007 5:17:56 GMT

I am looking for the Father and Mother and other family members of Jane Brewer that married James Henry Gordon, most likely in Hancock County . Most likely they were married in the later part of 1840’s. They were listed in the 1850 and 1860 census in Hancock county. In 1870 they were in Rockcastle Kentucky. James died Dec 25, 1875 (according to a death record and names his father and mother as Abney and Elizabeth Gordon). Jane and most of the children is listed in Rockcastle in 1880. Jane gives her birth place as Tennessee and both parents as N. C. The Birth record of their youngest son follows.

Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910
Name: Wm Thos Gordon
Birth Date: Jun 1875
Birth County: Rockcastle
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Father's name: James H Gordon
Mother's name: Jane Brewer
County of Residence: Rockcastle

Jimmie Gordon

Causby Gibson, etc.

K.James — 23 Oct 2001 11:03:12 GMT

It is not my line but I can help. Please e-mail me at the above e-mail address and I will get back to you.

Garrett or Martha Collins

DianeCollins53 — 1 Aug 2004 9:06:44 GMT

My husbands name is Foye Curren Collins, born May 30,1938. We are having such a hard time finding out anything about his father,Garrett H Collins. I have been to Jonesville and Sneedville and also talked with Scot Collins and all he could find was that he was in WWI. We know his mother's name was Martha J ??
I had always thought it was Lawson but on his death cert. it says his mothers maiden name was Mullens. We found in the 1910 censes that she was married to Monroe Lawson and Garret was listed as a step son... so WHO KNOWS?? I get more confused each time I go try to dig up more.. We know he married Fannie Wittaker Oct. 29, 1927.. He worked for James Testermine in Sneedville at the time.. ( I know I am talking in circles but I am trying to get everything I know down)
We THINK he had some sisters, Daisy who married Sailer Mullins in 1905.. Geny, who had a daugher Pearl who married Charlie Crocket, also Vergie, Govener, and Edieth were her children also. Another daughter of Martha's was Jane,who married Willie Mullins and their children were Martha Lee Branch and Dolly(Martha's daughter), married Bob Gibson first and then Doc Gibson.
Also my brother in law, Wayne Collins told me last night that Martha, Garrett's mother, had a brother who's last name was Lawson. So that leads us back to Lawson as her maiden name.
On Garrett's Funeral record, his date of birth was June 3, 1892---Death May 12, 1966
My husbands family says Garrett's father was (we thought) was Curren Collins. When we got a copy of Garretts SSN, it said his father's name was Keran Collins.
I have his Discharge Papers from the army #4250830
Discharge date was June 9, 1919
I wish I had more but I don't. If you can find anything, please let me know or if you have any suggestions on where I should go next, please do so..
I really appreciate your help.

Sarah Johnson that married David H. Greene

Deloris_Conant — 17 Oct 2007 2:34:25 GMT

Sarah Johnson (1852) and David H. Greene (1856). Sarah was my Great-Grandmother and I don't know who her parents were. All census records show her as Sarah Greene. My dad was Darrell Tillman Greene s/o Daniel Greene s/o David H. Greene and Sarah Johnson Greene.

I would appreciate any info.
Deloris

Re: Jones and Lawson

Deloris_Conant — 16 Oct 2007 2:35:12 GMT

My Great-Grandmother was Elizabeth "Eliza" Jones, married William Tipton "Tip" Lawson (1873). She died in her thirties and Tip married her sister Amanda Jones. I want to know who her father was. Her mother was Lydia Jones (don't know her maiden name). Her children were: Tennesse, Mae, Tillman, George, Dana, Julie. I would appreciate any info.

Deloris

Re: Sarah Johnson (1852) married David H. Greene (1856)

Deloris_Conant — 16 Oct 2007 2:25:54 GMT

Sarah was my Great-Grandmother, I don't have any info on her as to who her parents were. If anyone has anything on her please, I would like to hear. They lived in Hancock County, Tennessee, had sons: Daniel (my Grand-father), Jesse, daughters: Jane, Minnie and Nettie.

Deloris

MOORE

Tammy — 17 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any information on ANTHONY MOORE. Born circa 1848 in Hancock County. Parents were Boswell and Mahala Moore. Siblings were: Matilda, Kyle, John, Quillen, and Josephine. Anthony Moore may have been the father of several of Caroline Miser Bell's children. Please contact me if you have any info.

Tharp family tree (Mary Jane Mcgowan)

DMILES|MA481102 — 29 Sep 2007 11:49:27 GMT

I seen your Mary Mcgowan search on the ancestry web and I couldn't believe your tree name because that is my maiden name. I am Diana Tharp. My dad is William F. Tharp. His dad was Harley Tharp ( his mother was phoebe Laymon).Harley's mom and dad were George Tharp and Mary (Mcgowan) Tharp. I know Harley was born in Brown county Ohio bur you cannot get a birth certificate because the courthouse burned. I was always told that Mary Mcgowan was from Ireland but that's all I was told. I do have a picture of Mary Mcgowan that hangs over my fireplace and has for many years. I also do not know when or where Mary Mcgowan died either. My e-mail is dmiles@cinci.rr.com please contact me if this sounds familiar or there could be a connection. Thank you, D.Miles

Osborn\Laymon family

DMILES|MA481102 — 29 Sep 2007 11:40:29 GMT

To Carrol Osburn Baldwin, My name is Diana Miles. I live in Hamilton,Ohio. My father was William Tharp-his father was Harley Tharp who married Phoebe (Laymon) Burger-Tharp.Phoebe Laymon's mother was Alice Osborn Laymon.Married to Henry Laymon. I do not know where she was originally from but I do know that Alice and Henry Laymon both were suppose to be Cherokee. I do not know where Phoebe was born either except the family stories and her marriage certificate say she was born in Kansas which we figure would have put them there around time the Trail Of Tears took place. I am searching for any imformation I can get to connect the family some how. My e-mail address is: dmiles@cinci.rr.com. Thankyou.

Rev. James Gilbert

@@sparky@foxberry.net — 30 Jun 2003 1:58:56 GMT

Was Rev. James Gilbert buried at Mulberry Gap Baptist Church cemetery or is his buried two to three miles away. I know his parents are buried in Lee County.

Anderson Howell & Elizabeth Stewart's children?

Anruf6 — 18 Feb 2007 9:03:17 GMT

Does anyone have a list of Anderson Howell's chilren and their birth dates?

Charles J. Johnson

BettyHattan11 — 29 Aug 2007 2:47:05 GMT

I am searching for information on my grandfather Charles J. Johnson, or C.J., or Charley. He was from Sneedville, Tenn. is about all I know about him. He was born in 1874 or 1873 in Sneedville. I heard he had a sister and he ran away from home when he was young. I cannot find a thing on him. If you have any clues please contact me I would appreciate it so much. He ran away to Missouri where he met my grandmother Julia Beckham and they married in St. Louis and then later came to Wichita, Kansas. Thanks so much. Betty Hattan

Robert Trent

Caroline Tassey — 8 Jul 2001 4:08:55 GMT

Looking for information on Robert M. Trent b. abt. 1844 in Hancock Co. and his wife Nancy. He was a farmer, but listed himself as a preacher in 1900. He had children Thomas, Hannah, Mary, Whitley, Robert. He died after 1910. Does anyone know this family?

info on mcginnis family also vaughn family

wayne turnmire — 30 Mar 2002 1:11:53 GMT

looking for any info on my grandfather,s parents. his name is
william mcginnis born may 21,1857 died 10 mar 1946 in mooresburg tn. he married johnnie wolfe in about 1917 she
was born oct 2 1901 died oct 9 1994
also any info on my grandmother,s family annie pearl vaughn
born 12 apr 1910 died 30 jan 1984 she was the daughter of washington vaughn. she married willis idol turnmire born 20 aug 1910 born 19 nov 1998. i know her father was a minister thank you
WAYNE TURNMIRE

Seeking Father of Armstead PAYNE, born TN in 1807

flatrock120 — 8 Aug 2007 3:29:51 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 Hancock 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 Turner & Caroline B. Alder

Caroll Osburn Baldwin — 28 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

looking for the family of William M. Turner b. 7 Feb 1844 in Carter co, Tenn d. 20 Feb 1921 in Hancock, Tenn son of William & Mary ? Turner.William M Turner's wife Caroline B. Alder b. 24 Aug 1840 in Hawkins co, Tenn d. 6 June 1934 in Hancock, Tenn. Caroline's mother was Mary E. "Polly" Alder Father ?
Caroline stated he was born in North Carolina. Was he an Alder also?
Childern:
Robert W. Turner b. 3 Jan 1864 in Tenn
George M. Turner b. 29 Dec 1865 in Tenn
Mary E. Turner b. 29 Aug 1867 in Tenn d. 1939 in Grainger co, Tenn married a Mr. Cinnamon.
Elbert Clark Turner b. 23 Sept 1869 in Tenn d. in Knoxville, Tenn md Martha Viles
Amanda "Annie" Turner b. 26 Feb 1873 or 1871 in Tenn
Martha Turner b. 26 Feb 1873 in Tenn md. Abe Lemons or a Mr. Frost was widowed by 1910 census of Hancock, Tenn
Margaret "Maggie' Turner b. 12 dec 1875 in Hancock, Tenn md John Rimer /Rhymer
Walter Sherman Turner b. 3 July 1877 in Tenn md Molly Rimer/Rhymer sister to John Rimer/Rhymer
John Turner b. 31 Mar 1878 in Tenn
Baby Turner born about 1883 died before 1900 in Hancock, Tenn. Boy or Girl?
Mimmie Victora Turner b. Nov 1885 in Tenn d. 18 June 1934 in Hancock, Tenn md James Sampson Williams (1858-1941)she was his 2nd wife
This Turner family had a boarder named William Bray born May 1881 age 19 in 1900 Hancock, Tenn census (was with the family several years ) was he family?
Was this family related to Daniel Chadwick Rimer & Catherine Alder?
Any one have Sherrill U. Williams new e-mail address she lives in Sneedville, Hancock, Tenn.

Lawson's of Hancock Co. TN

Laurice72 — 16 Feb 2005 4:52:19 GMT

Am seeking information on Lewis Perkey Lawson (mother was Catherine Lawson) and wife Sarah. Children were: Bruce, Maggie, Nannie, Dewey and Hugh. Am told that Sarah died when Hugh, my father (born Mar. 8, 1900) was 9 mos. old. I've been told that Sarah's maiden name was Trent or McGhee. After Sarah died Lewis married Nancy Blackburn and moved to Mecklenburg Co. VA. Any info would be appreciated.

Joseph Frost in Sneedville, TN

Wanda — 12 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Joseph Gilbert Frost b. 1870, lived in Hancock county in or near Sneedville. His wife was Sarah M. Noonkester. Believe his father's name was Elias Frost but need proof.
After Joseph died, his wife and remaining children went to the Ozarks in Missouri.

Any history of this family appreciated.

Marriage of James L. Collins and Louisa Unknown; James son of Allen Collins

SarahRoepke51 — 7 Aug 2002 7:16:22 GMT

Need parents of James L. Collins wife Louisa Unknown. Full given name possibly Louisa Jane born abt. 1836 in KY/TN or possibly VA.

Family in 1860 census:
1860 Hancock Co. TN Census:
657 629 Collins James 27 M Farmhand Tenn
Collins Louisa 24 F Spinning KY
Collins Sarah 8 F Tenn
Collins Maryan 6 F Tenn
Collins John 4 M VA
Collins Hannah 2 F VA

Appreciate your help and time.
Sarah Ann

Harris Family

BJHK41 — 16 Jul 2002 4:20:13 GMT

Does anyone have information on this family?
In the 1850 Census of Hancock County,TN.
Thomas Harris Age 45
Jemima Harris Age 45
Manerva Harris Age 21{my direct descendant}
Alfred Harris Age 19
Mahulda Harris Age 9
Mandy Harris Age 7
Galen Harris Age 5
Jackson Harris Age 3 VA. VA. HA.-19-3

In the 1860 Census of Hancock County,TN.
Mimy Harris Age 50
Susan Harris Age 26
Emily Harris Age 20
Huldah Harris Age 19
Manda Harris Age 17
Calvin Harris Age 14
Jackson Harris Age 10 HA. 65-516

In the 1860 Census of Hancock County,TN.
Thomas Harris Age 52 HA. 66-516

Thomas and Jemima must have gotten a divorce and the 1860 census show them living close together. Can anyone help me on this family.

Melungeons

WHagy — 25 Jun 2001 10:49:53 GMT

My Grandmothers roots being in Sneedville,My Mom and sister her sister Doesn't want to even talk about this topic but doing my research I am so interested.went to many web sites on this,Know when I was a teen on vacation one of my grandmothers cousin or Kin was in the Newspaper in Hancock (On Melungeons)and can rememeber to this day them talking about how they couldn't be Melungeons,Just researching why it would be So bad? Wanda

1920-1930 census Lookup for Pauline Cleo Collins

Jacqueline Maddox — 19 Jan 2002 2:31:52 GMT

I am trying to help my husband find his great grandfather. his name was Charlie Collins and he married Dovie Roberts they had two children Pauline Cleo and Estil Pauline was born in 1917-1919 her ssd record says 1917 but everyone else says 1919

Pendleton death date

anng8 — 28 Apr 2007 2:00:09 GMT

Looking for a death date on Mary J. Pendleton. They lived in Mulbury Gap & Sneedville (Hancock County), Tennessee and Jonesville (Lee County), Virginia. He died in 1935.
Ann

Fields, Hooper Search -

stepha1967 — 12 Mar 2007 10:37:17 GMT

William Henry Hooper and Thomas Elizabeth (Becca) Fields of Waverly married 11/19/1895. They had 10 kids.Looknig for any information on their parents.
William Henry Hooper b 1860 died 1940
Thomas Elizabeth (Becca) Fields - born 1876 d 1953

Jay Jay 1897
Dela 1899
Claude - 1901
Hugh 1903
Mary - 1905
Carter - 1907
Waddle - 1909
Bertha - 1911
Lorene 1913
Pearl Christine - 1922

KING / BREWER Families-Hancock Co.TN

RobertQKing — 4 Mar 2004 3:19:56 GMT

Trying to find the parents of Nancy Brewer that married William King, Dec. 29, 1841 in TN. The 1860 census for TN Hancock Co., Brier Creek District shows the family as follows:

William KING 43 M 2nd great grandfather
Nancy 40 F
Thomas M. 16 M great grandfather
Larkin 13 M
Ambrose 11 M
Jincy N. 8 F
Wm. 2 M

Also listed on the same page are the Brewer & Seal families. In addition is found Elisabeth King 74 F, the widow of Burrell King. This would seem to indicate that the Kings, Brewers & Seals were at least neighbors, if not living on the same farm & is quite likely some relationship exists between the families. Also there are found several given names such as Ambrose & Larkin/Larken that are common to both surnames.

It would be very much appreciated if anyone that has any information regarding these King and/or Brewer lines to contact me.....Thanks, Bob King

Chaney Williams B @ 1839 TN

Vinita77 — 25 Jun 2001 1:23:47 GMT

I am looking for any info on Chaney williams born about 1839 in TN and married to Malissa Jane born about 1837 in TN. Their son John was born about 1860 in TN and married Melissa Jane Easterly. Their daughter Esther Lila Delilah Williams was born in 1889 in Tn and married Henry Harrison Shiflet. Any info about any of these families greatly appreciated.

JONES

William E. Swanson — 11 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

1860 Hancock Co., TN
Mariam Jones 55 VA
Calvin 21 TN
Marilda 20 TN
Richard 18 TN
Maryan 16 TN

Samuel Jones 27 TN
Mary 27 KY
John 12 TN
Martha 7 KY
Thomas 5 TN
Vesta 4 TN
Robert 1 TN

Samuel Jones is my great-great-great grandfather. I come down his son Robert Jones. Samuel Jones was the s/o James Jones & Mariam Thompson. Anyone else researhing James & Mariam?

LOOKING FOR SEALS,SEAL,SEALE,SEELS

DELLA — 13 Jan 2003 7:01:31 GMT

COULD SOMEONE HELP ME I'M LOOKING FOR A JOHN SEALS,SEAL,SEELS,SEALE HE LIVED IN HANCOCK CO. TENN. POSSIBLEY IN THE 1840'S OR 1850'S HE WAS MARRIED TO A JANE HALL MAYBE NOT SURE OF LAST NAME OF JANE SOME OF JOHN'S SIBLINGS ARE
JAMES SEALS -1857-1858
ED SEALS-1865
WILL SEALS
JANE SEALS
MAYBE 3 MORE UNKNOWN JOHN WAS SCOTTIS
HE DIED IN SNEEDVILLE HANCOCK CO TENN. HIS WIFE JANE MARRIED A MAXIE LATER PLEASE HELP IF ANYONE KNEW OF THIS FAMILY.
THANKS DELLA

John J Hayes & wife Lowvernia LNU

lonaballew1 — 23 Mar 2007 3:15:48 GMT

Seeking info on John J. Hayes b. about 1832 in Taswell, Hancock Co, TN married Lowvernia LNU b. about 1836 Taswell, Hancock Co, TN. Had a son William Jasper Hayes b. Mar. 4, 1858 Sneedville, Hancock Co, TN m. Nervesta Vannoy b. Oct 17, 1858/9 Sneedville, Hancock Co, TN.

Price/Bean

T_Minkler — 22 Apr 2007 9:57:34 GMT

I have been searching for years for a photo of my grt grandmother, Mattie Price Yount,who passed away in 1927,and have yet to find one.So,my next step is to try and find any photos of her parents or siblings. If anyone has photos of the following that they wouldn't mind sharing with me,please let me know! Their parents were:
William Price b. 1851 d.1915 and his wife
Nancy Bean b. 1852 d. 1939

George Brown Price, b. , m. Hallie Price.
Hiram Price, b. 1871, m. ?? Winstead.
Colombus Price, b. , m. Sallie Yount.
Martelia Price, b. , m. Abb Johns.
Nora Price, b. , m. George Beckler
James Price, b. 1871, d. 1-5-1915, m. 1-7-1900, Alice Miner
John Price, b. 1878.
Appleton Price, b. 1879.
Susan Price, b. , m. Ira Yount
Mattie Magdaline Price, b. 1893, d. 1-18-1927, m. Tillman Yount

Looking for parents of Malissa(Millie) Lawson born around 1876

Andrew Bays — 19 Nov 2003 10:49:05 GMT

I am looking for parents of Malissa (Millie) Lawson born around 1876 in Hancock Co.She later married John Gillis Hatfield and moved to Claiborne Co,Tennessee.

Joseph and Elizabeth "Bettie" Collins

stephen_a_rhodes — 29 May 2005 7:34:22 GMT

I am seeking information about the family of Joseph Collins and his wife, Elizabeth "Bettie" (last name unknown).

One of their sons was Andrew Newton "Newt" Collins (1849-1923) who married Martha E. (last name unknown).

They had a son whose name was George M. Collins (b. 1873) and married Mary (last name unknown).

These three generations lived in Hawkins, Hancock, and Sullivan Counties.

Specifically, I am seeking information pertaining to Joseph Collins' parents, and whether there is any familial connection to Varney Collins and his line.

Wright Relatives

floridamoke — 16 Aug 2001 4:54:54 GMT

I am searching for relatives of my GrGrand Father, JIM WRIGHT, who was known as The Outlaw of Hancock County. His parents were SAMUEL WRIGHT B. abt. 1820 in Kyles Ford, Hancock Co. and ELIZABETH (BETTY) COLLINS B. abt 1838in Kyles Ford. Children are: THOMAS, CAUSBY ANN, SAMUEL, MARY JANE, and PATSY. Jim Wright married MARGARET JOHNSON or FIELDS (I have found both names). Any information would be greatly appreciated, thank you, Marie Moke

Maude Moore Cody

kerr1943 — 19 Apr 2006 3:03:02 GMT

Looking for any information on Maude Moore.
Third wife of John Melvin Cody.
They are my paternal grandparents.
They moved to Illinois from Rose Hill, VA

Holts in Hancock Co.

janewhitis1 — 2 Jan 2007 1:22:15 GMT

I would like info on Kendrick Holt that resided in Hancock Co. during the 1800s, and any present-day descendants that may still be living in Hancock Co.

Harrell Family

Roberta Estes — 27 Jul 2005 9:01:28 GMT

I am researching the Harrell/Herrell family out of Claiborne and Hancock Counties in Tennessee. This family came from Wilkes Co NC about 1810 with a group of other familys from that area. Records in Wilkes are scarce.

However, my William Harrell/Herrell had a son named Abel after arriving in Claiborne County. That was his only son. There were several daughters. There is also a Zachariah Herrell found in Claiborne who moved from Anson Co NC apparently in the 1830s and Zachariah’s son Alexander swears for Mary Harrell’s loyalty in later years when she applies for a pension from William's War of 1812 service, perhaps indicating a connection between these familys, William and Zachariah.

As I searched about online for Abel and Zacharial Harrell, I find that these names both occur in the same family that came from Nansemond Co Va to Bertie Co NC in the mid 1700s. The researcher who posted this info has an e-mail that doesn't work, so I can't get ahold of him. I'd love to communicate with other researchers working on these lines.

In Claiborne/Hancock Counties of Tennessee there is also a Harrell line from Wythe Co., Va. who seemed to have originally been Hearls and were apparently German descendants. This group does not seem to interact with my William’s family, so I do not believe he was connected with them, at least not directly.

Eventual DNA evidence between the Wythe Co group and the Nansemond Co group will be very interesting.

Bobbi Estes

Stewart/Collins/Rouse connection

KC — 20 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Hancock County information needed. Researching the family of Daniel L. Stewart (1859-1928)& Margaret Elizabeth Collins Stewart (1862-1904?. Daniel's parents were James (b 1810?)& Mary Collins Stewart (b 1820?). Margaret Elizabeths father was John A. Collins (b 1824-26)& she was born in Hancock Co. TN. James was a blacksmith in Jonesville VA. Their children are believed to be Lent b.1844, Jane b.1846, Elkanah b.1848, Julia A. b.1853, Daniel b1859, Margaret E. b1860, & Caldonia b1862 Stewart. Any info on the Collin's of Hancock Co. will be welcome. I am descended through Daniel Stewart's daughter, Ella Stewart Rouse of Lee Co. VA.

Harmon Hays

Gloria — 17 Jun 2006 1:54:30 GMT

Is anyone currently on the message boards doing research on a family tree containing a Harmon Hays, b.abt. 1834 in Hancock county, and married a Martha Day in 1858. Would like to hear from anyone to exchange info.

BOWLIN, COLLINS, BOLDEN

debbieoxford — 29 Sep 2001 12:31:15 GMT

Still trying to locate any information on a James Bowlin/Bolin/Bolden who lived in Hancock Co.,TN in the 1800's. Children were John, William, General who lived in Hawkins Co., Tn in 1900 & 1910., Lucinda, & Harrison. He was married to Margaret "Peggy" COLLINS. There has to be some one her related to this group of BOWLINS!!! PLEASE HELP! D. DO. :)

Martha Patsy Odle, Jeremiah Odle's wife and Anderson Howell

Anruf6 — 3 Feb 2007 11:20:27 GMT

Who was Martha Patsy Odle? Earlier queries on this message board say she is the daughter of Anderson Howell and Elizabeth Stewart and also sister to Elizabeth Howell Rhea who married one William Doll (Dahl) Rhea. Another responder says Martha Patsy's was a "Freeman" when she married Jeremiah Odle.

Martha Patsy was born in 1812/13 and her supposed sister, Elizabeth, was born in 1846 - 34 years difference is ages. Could their supposed mother, Elizabeth Stewart Howell, have had children over such a long span? It is possible if she had Martha early but is highly questionable.

What is the proof that she was originally a Freeman?

I do have a picture of Martha Patsy and Elizabeth together so they were certainly connected at least as in-laws.

Also, does anyone have a photo of Anderson Howell? I have a photo reputed to be of Anderson and his wife. I would like to varify his identity by comparing it to another photo of him.

Martha Patsy Odle, Jeremiah Odle's wife and Anderson Howell

Anruf6 — 3 Feb 2007 11:23:59 GMT

Who was Martha Patsy Odle? Earlier queries on this message board say she is the daughter of Anderson Howell and Elizabeth Stewart and also sister to Elizabeth Howell Rhea who married one William Doll (Dahl) Rhea. Another responder says Martha Patsy was a "Freeman" when she married Jeremiah Odle.

Martha Patsy was born in 1812/13 and her supposed sister, Elizabeth, was born in 1846 - 34 years difference is ages. Could their supposed mother, Elizabeth Stewart Howell, have had children over such a long span? It is possible if she had Martha early but is highly questionable.

What is the proof that she was originally a Freeman?

I do have a picture of Martha Patsy and Elizabeth together so they were certainly connected at least as in-laws.

Also, does anyone have a photo of Anderson Howell? I have a photo reputed to be of Anderson and his wife. I would like to verify his identity by comparing it to another photo of him.

Joseph Gibson

earleen137 — 27 Jan 2007 3:01:26 GMT

hoping someone could help me find anything about him. i know he was born in TN about 1838 married nerva ?? don't the date they have a daughter named alice she married john freeman in 1887 in lee co va.

Enos Seals

Anruf6 — 3 Feb 2007 11:02:27 GMT

Enos Seals

I posted this earlier but got the subject line wrong. This is a second try.

A small tidbit about Enos, he had "Red" hair. This I got from a story that I believe is about him in the book, "Hancock County, Tennessee and Its People, Volume III, Page 15. Before the historical society published the book, I sat with the author of this story whose Hancock father had passed it on to him. He said he prefered not to use the story subject's real name. He used "Enix" Seals instead. The story is called "Chuckle - Chuckle."

A side note: My GGG grandfather John Stubblefield and his wife Melissa Mathis lived on Enos's farm just before the Civil War. I assume John worked as a farm hand. John is believed to be Mary Ann's brother.

Bruce

Hi Pamela

Anruf6 — 2 Feb 2007 5:03:34 GMT

A small tidbit about Enos, he had "Red" hair. This I got from a story that I believe is about him in the book, "Hancock County, Tennessee and Its People, Volume III, Page 15. Before the historical society published the book, I sat with the author of this story whose Hancock father had passed it on to him. He said he prefered not to use the story subject's real name. He used "Enix" Seals instead. The story is called "Chuckle - Chuckle."

A side note: My GGG grandfather John Stubblefield and his wife Melissa Mathis lived on Enos's farm just before the Civil War. I assume John worked as a farm hand. John is believed to be Mary Ann's brother.

Bruce