Lake - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: looking for loved ones

madstudio — 2013-05-13 04:10:38Z

Have you found your James Alfred Evans? I believe I can be of help..
Thanks,
Sharon

Looking for relatives of Albert Frank Glascoe

jglascoe53 — 2013-02-18 16:19:57Z

This is my grandfather. He was born in 1902 and I believe his father was Joseph H. Glascoe and mother was Mary M.(E.) Furguson. Would love any help in furthering the ancestral tree. I am having a very difficult time. The spelling of our last name has been all over the place. I have seen it spelled:
Glascoe, Glasco, Glasgo, Glasgow, Glascow...plus many more. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT!

Thanks,
Joe Glascoe 1967- present

Re: List of Sheriffs of Lake County?

SharonCunningham299 — 2012-12-20 14:42:47Z

THANKS, GAY! You never fail to come up with answers to my often confused questions!

I'll have to ask Golden to be more specific. I don't think he will know more than "Late 1800s," but he might recognize a name. The sheriff evidently lived on Sunkist Road. Does that help locate the correct man?

Thanks again, Gay.

Sharon

Re: List of Sheriffs of Lake County?

GayMathis — 2012-12-20 04:16:30Z

Sharon, maybe bit by bit, we can billed a list..

GOODSPEED HISTORY OF TENNESSEE 1887- HISTORY OF LAKE COUNTY:

Sheriffs - J. R. TIPTON, 1870-72; J. M. ALEXANDER, 1872-74; J. H. TIPTON, 1874-78; W. D. MERIWETHER, 1878-80**; C. P. Cates, April to September, 1880; J. H. PITTMAN, 1880-82; A. J. NEWGENT, 1882-84; A. F. EASTWOOD, 1884,*

Arthur F. Eastwood elected Sheriff of Lake Co, TN before Nov 14, 1884 per Hickman Co, KY newspaper article

James A Corlew was Sheriff of Lake Co, TN, at least, by 1899 per newspaper article from Hickman Co, KY, and per 1900 Census Lake Co, TN

Christopher "Kit" Haynes-Sheriff of Lake Co, TN 3 terms 1908, 1910, 1912 per Lake Co, TN History Book
***************
Gay

Re: List of Sheriffs of Lake County?

SharonCunningham299 — 2012-12-19 23:55:58Z

Hi, Jane -
I know Lake was formed in 1870 from Obion; I need the name of the Sheriff for the latter part of 1800... AFTER the formation of the new county. I can probably assume it was one of the Haynes boys, but I need to be sure.

IS there a published list of the Lake County sheriffs? I've shot my wad on finding such a list.

Thanks

Sharon

Re: List of Sheriffs of Lake County?

janepowell295 — 2012-12-19 21:49:12Z

Lake County was part of Obion County until 1870. See Obion County for previous sheriffs.

List of Sheriffs of Lake County?

SharonCunningham299 — 2012-12-19 15:57:03Z

Is this list published anywhere? I've been on GoogleBooks and several titles have appeared, but no listing of the county law enforcement since the formation of Lake County in 1870.
Can anyone give me the name of the Sheriff(s) of Lake County from 1870-1900?
Thanks,

Sharon Cunningham
Samburg, TN

Re: Nightriders of Lake County/Obion County

Carrie_Bisgard — 2012-09-30 23:18:19Z

I am Carrie mother-we work on our trees together. The Paul Vanderwood book is one of the best resources for Night Rider info. I took the Mitchell line of my family and David Alexander Mitchell was one of the original members of the "Anti Draining" group at Reelfoot Lake and signed the original lawsuit. His brother Frank is in the book-he was a Night Rider it seems. David is my Great-grandfather and married Susan Ida Dyer in Hornbeak in 1881- the Dyer family is very prominent in that area. I have some photos- tombstones and such from my trips to Hornbeak with my Dad. The Obion County Museum and the wonderful Miss Marti there has a lot of info and displays about the NIght Riders. My Dad is fascinated with them- and he has always loved Reelfoot Lake. We are doing the family history for him. I am glad to share what I have if you contact me at mitchellsheri@att.net ---the MItchells are hard to track- I have some info but am still searching. Dad did the DNA test for the Mitchell DNA project too- that helped a little.
Sheri L. Mitchell- #1 Granddaughter of David Alexander Mitchell (1857-1908)

African American/Lake County Tennessee

denisehopkins67 — 2012-07-29 17:28:40Z

This is a longshot, but I am looking for information on African American families that lived in District 4, Lake County, in 1939.
A farm laborer worked on the same farm as Thom Nathaniel Pollock at that time. I don't know what farm; does anyone know how I could find out? I've looked in the 1930 census and 1940 census to find single, black males in that area that were farm laborers, but it does not state what farm they worked on. I've narrowed it down to possibly a Mayfield, Horton or Mays surnames in 1940. Any help appreciated.

Re: PEARSON AND JOHNSON

KING28391 — 2012-07-14 13:56:17Z

I appricate your help and thank you for the info .

Re: PEARSON AND JOHNSON

lafever — 2012-07-14 01:37:27Z

I don't have them in my notes but I did find the following census records

1910 > TENNESSEE > LAKE > 3-DIST Series: T624 Roll: 1507 Page: 172b
12-12 KING GEORGE C head m w 28 m1 4 yrs KY Unk Unk laborer - general farm
Alice A wife f w 21 m1 4 yrs TN TN TN none
Thomas L son m w 2 KY TN KY none

1920 > TENNESSEE > LAKE > 8-DIST Series: T625 Roll: 1751 Page: 7b
63-68 Pearson Charles head m w 51 m TN TN TN farming - general farm
Dora wife f w 49 m KY IL TN none
June? Bessie Orphan f w 8 s KY UZ US none
65-70 King George head m b 35 m KY TN TN farming - general farm
Burnice wife f b 28 m TN TN TN none
Lucie A dau f b 5 s TN KY TN none
p 8a Mandy dau f b 3 7/12 TN KY TN none
Wibler? A son m b 2 1/12 s TN KY TN none
Callie dau f b 4/12 s TN KY TN none
Alex father m b 84 m KY VA TN none
Callie mother f b 65 m TN TN KY none

Re: PEARSON AND JOHNSON

KING28391 — 2012-07-14 00:23:44Z

Reuben had a grand daughter by the name of burnise Exum that married George King they lived in Lake county Tn. in 1910 untilabout 1930.

Re: PEARSON AND JOHNSON

lafever — 2012-07-13 19:47:54Z

Any other details? Children? Any ties to the Lake County area?

PEARSON AND JOHNSON

KING28391 — 2012-07-12 00:11:24Z

Looking for Reuben Pearson born in Va.abt 1841 also if any one known his parents name also looking for Jim Johnson also born in Va. abt 1881 thanks in advance for your help

Re: Simms/Owl City

lafever — 2012-07-10 02:17:50Z

check out http://tennessee.hometownlocator.com/tn/lake/owl-city.cfm

Simms/Owl City

denisehopkins67 — 2012-07-09 00:45:26Z

Any information on Augustus James Simms. He was living in Owl City at the time of his death. Does anyone know exactly
where Owl City was located? I know it was on Reelfoot Lake, but where I don't know.

George W. Richie b: c 1849...roadblock, help me bust thru it!

proweddingphotos — 2012-07-07 14:33:49Z

My gr gr father, George W. Richie, b: c 1849, d: soon after 1873...as he had a son, John Dee Richie, who was born in 1874. On 09 Jan 1867, in Dyer Co., TN, he was married Susan Catherine Cross b: 25 dec 1843 in Dresden, Weakley Co., TN. He had another son William.

George W does not show up in any census that I am aware of. Would appreciate a look up on his marriage license, as that may give clue as to who is parents were or where he was born.

Looking for who his parents were, exactly when and where he died, any and all help greatly appreciated!

Bill pokerbillcollins at gmail dot com

Re: Nightriders of Lake County/Obion County

sherrymartin1959 — 2012-06-13 08:44:46Z

Oh I would so appreciate it. I am looking for the name Dobbins/Dobyns and Mitchell. I so appreciate your help, whenever you can get around to it. Thanks.......

Re: Nightriders of Lake County/Obion County

therushings1 — 2012-06-09 02:22:07Z

I found the book which belonged to my father."Night Riders of Reelfoot Lake" by Paul J. Vanderwood published by Memphis State University Press in 1969.

I skimmed through it looking for names. It seems a lot of people involved didn't reveal their involvement. They wore dark hoods with the eyes & mouth cut out similar to the Ku Klux Clan. Some name that were brought to justice for hanging Robert Z. Taylor & Quentin Rankin were:

Frank Fehringer, a petty bootlegger from Hickman, KY, who had participated in the slaughter of the Walker family near Hickman. He turned state's evidence;
Tom Wilson, who was Rankin's hangman;
Bob Huffman, his assassin;
Garret Johnson had led the murderers.
Bud Morris
Jim Caksackkar
Harry McQueen
Tid Burton, first rider arrested
Tom Johnson
William Watson
Hershell Hogg
Wad Morris
Fred Pinion
Ella Pride, only female rider
Sam Applewhite
Tom Wilson
Jesse Carter
Bob Lee
Elijah "Lige" Cloar
John Ratliff
Charles Russell
Roy Ransom

The justice system of this area was very flawed. They used force, fear & coercian to get confessions out of the men. These are probably not all that were involved but all that were arrrested for the murders.

I grew up about six miles from Reelfoot Lake. I recognize some of the last names of the people involved.

I hope this helps.

Re: Nightriders of Lake County/Obion County

therushings1 — 2012-06-08 20:31:42Z

I have a book here that tells the story & the names of the men involved. I will have to look, as we had a tree to fall on the house last year. I think it was damaged but readable.

Nightriders of Lake County/Obion County

sherrymartin1959 — 2012-06-08 08:51:32Z

I am searching for the names of the men who were indicted and prosecuted as the Nightriders of these 2 county. Info that I have says there were 300 men, 8 were tried and convicted. Are there any books available, newspapers to read, etc. Really just looking for a register of the names. Thanks in advance for any help I can get.

Re: Rogers in Tiptonville and Lake County Area

Connie_Cady — 2012-05-28 18:22:28Z

Hi,
Do you mean 1889? If so she may be who I am looking for. My Great grandfather was William leroy Rogers. My Great Grandmother was Lucy Ann Morris, they married abt 1889 and lived in Tiptonville in the 1890's.
I would love to exchange info and look a little deeper. Please feel free to contact me at clcady@earthlink.net if you want.
Thanks, Connie

Re: Rogers in Tiptonville and Lake County Area

tlh1216 — 2012-05-27 21:26:12Z

My Great grandmother was married to a Rogers in Lake County Tiptonville ,Tenn she passed away in 1989.I believe her Husband name was Wiliam Rogers.But I am not having much luck getting alot of Information.

Re: Calvin CLARK & Sue BOX DENTON

jennifer2671 — 2012-04-21 20:48:57Z

Hello,

Just found this today when doing research on my Great Grandfather. Rueben W. Clark is my Great Grandfather. He was arried to my G. Grandma Iona May Clark. I am the Grand daughter of their child Mattie Sue Clark and her family currently is residing in Valparaiso, In

Re: Looking for HUBBARDS

Dorla60 — 2012-03-08 06:11:18Z

I am also on the hunt for him as well. My Gr-grama is Minnie Hubbard now Minnie Rose. We were told that she was giving to the Roberts family when she was young because her parents could not care for her. She remembers a sister she thinks. She remebers her father coming to see her as she got older. William is on my family tree, I think he is the father of William Hubbard Jr whose is Minnies bio father. If you have any information to share I would glady appreciate it. My email is joelovesjen@hotmail.com Please contact me asap. Thank you.

Re: Taylor

PamFWright — 2012-02-13 01:01:11Z

Here is a photo: http://tnsos.org/tsla/imagesearch/citation.php?ImageID=21258

and a photo of Presley Ransom, identified as Taylor's stepson:
http://tnsos.org/tsla/imagesearch/citation.php?ImageID=21251

This picture is labeled as being from Monroe Co. rather than Lake:
http://tnsos.org/tsla/imagesearch/images/20070.jpg

Maybe these are clues for someone.

Re: obit or info Lynn Jacobs d 12/1977 Tiptonville, TN

fetting — 2012-01-11 22:12:39Z

Thank you for verifying that Lynn and Ella (husband and wife) are on the same stone.

Lynn is originally from the Cape Girardeau, MO area.

I appreciate your effort.

Re: obit or info Lynn Jacobs d 12/1977 Tiptonville, TN

reblady — 2012-01-11 20:23:34Z

Have not access to Obits but the cemetery listing on FAG is from SS Death Index. I did a google search on Lake County TN Genealogy and then went to Hayes Memorial Gardens and all the burials for that cemetery are listed on the website. After her and her sisters names and dates list that full info from SS Death Index so stone must have just years. Her sister is on the same stone

Hope some of this helps even if not the obit you wanted.

obit or info Lynn Jacobs d 12/1977 Tiptonville, TN

fetting — 2012-01-11 17:41:19Z

looking for obituary or any other information about Lynn Jacobs, b 28 Apr 1902 in Missouri and d December, 1977 in or near Tiptonville, TN

sibling's obits list Lynn in Tiptonville and findagrave.com has one in Haynes Memorial Gardens, but death date is garbled on that page

possible wife - Ella Estella Jacobs in same cemetery died 15 Jul 1993

possible child - Samuel Lewis Jacobs in same cemetery died 22 Dec 2001. Lynn's brother had this name and died of drowning at early age

there is a possibility that Lynn is really Lyman Willit

have info on Lynn's siblings I can share

Fred
fetting on ancestry.com

Re: Blanche Mooring 1868-1904

CharlesRHarris33 — 2012-01-02 06:29:34Z

I will take a chance in not offending you by replying since I grew up in the house in Newbern, Dyer Co, TN that Katie Mooring Porter inherited from her husband, Henry Clay Porter, when he died in 1904. Katie Mooring Porter died in 1928. My mother sold the house about 1980 that she and my father had owned since 1936 when they purchased the residence from her estate. Lots of history there. I would be happy to answer any of your questions regarding this wonderful Victorian house in which I grew up in what was a charming, peaceful community full of fabulously interesting people.
Sincerely,
Charles R. Harris
8058 Sunrise Circle East
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
charlie10333@gmail.com

Re: Blanche Mooring 1868-1904

CharlesRHarris33 — 2012-01-02 06:18:45Z

I am not sure if your message was intended for me. If so, I apologize for the delay in responding showing my inexperience at this. My mother sold the Henry Clay Porter/Katie Mooring Porter home on Monroe Street in Newbern, Dyer Co, TN about 1980. I have many memories growing up in this fabulous old Victorian residence on a main street of the town of Newbern. I would be happy to answer any questions that you might have about the house.
Are you or your husband a descendant of Sam Latimer who owned Latimer's Drug Store in Dyersburg, Dyer Co, TN? I too owned a drug store in Dyersburg.

My best wishes to you and your family in the new year,
Charles R. Harris
8058 Sunrise Circle East
Franklin,TN 37067.

Marney marriages

marybc176 — 2011-12-16 01:05:45Z

Can anyone identify the following people or their parents or grandparents?

Eralin Marney + George Brown-10 Jul 1907 Lake

Susie Marney + Courtney Shilton-11 Feb 1904 Lake [Courtney Shelton]

Windell Marney + Emma Curry-10 Mar 1912 Lake

Thank you, Mary Childress

Hattie Ovella (COLEMAN) RIGGS Burial Place

PeggyRiggsKopp — 2011-12-14 18:43:08Z

My paternal grandmother, Hattie Ovella (COLEMAN) RIGGS, was born May 16, 1884, Jeannette, Decatur Co., TN, and married Melvin Claud RIGGS on May 30, 1900 in Decatur, TN. She died in 1927.

Hattie's Death Certificate shows no Date of Death; Place of Death is Dyer Co., 9th Civil District, Newbern, TN; the Cause of Death code number is 205b, which I understand means Unknown. 'No Doctor' is written in the Cause of Death section. There is no burial information.

The Tennessee Deaths and Burials Index shows her date of death as Aug., 1927, Death Place, Newbern, Dyer Co., TN.

At the upper left hand corner of the attached Death Certificate, near the Place of Death space, is handwritten 2 words, difficult to read, that may be 'Hills' and underneath that, 'Ridgely'. This notation may indicate that Hattie was buried in the Ridgely Cemetery, which as I understand, was located in Lake Co., TN.

I phoned the Ridgely City Hall Dept., and was told that the Ridgely Cemetery is now called New Haven, and that the records were all burned in 1950. I have been searching for any on-line burial records but have not found her resting place yet.

It appears that Hattie had just given birth to her 10th child, Floyd RIGGS, May 31, 1927. Floyd died July 9, 1927. No Death Certificate has been found for infant Floyd.

Most likely Hattie and her family were poor and would not have been able to provide a sizable grave marker, but I'm hoping that some record or burial site can be found, hopefully near her newborn.

Any help in discovering her burial place will be gratefully appreciated.

Peggy Riggs Kopp
artnpeg@ptd.net
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~peggyriggs...

Re: Stewart-Fields-Gray Research

tylerjamesmccane — 2011-11-12 21:02:21Z

Hi,
I am a descendant (g-g grandson) of James Edwin Stewart, and I was wondering if you had pic's of the Stewart siblings? Thank You
Tyler

Rogers in Tiptonville and Lake County Area

Connie_Cady — 2011-10-14 15:37:49Z

Looking for Rogers family in area. They were there in the 1900 census, and I am pretty sure before then, any help is GREATLY apreciated.

Thank you,
Connie

Re: MOORING

davidmooring — 2011-10-13 23:08:29Z

hi my name is david paul mooring born 25 06 1957 live in folkestone kent uk i would like to hear form you ,my email is davidmooring31@googlemail.com thank you .son of david sydney mooring.

Re: Titan, TN

grantandannette — 2011-10-08 22:11:54Z

Sidney
I wonder if you might have information to share about Susan P. Berry who married William Orr? Susan is a 2nd great aunt to me and I am very interested in her ancestors that we share. Thank you.

Re: Looking for Jan Gustafson

bbarb417 — 2011-08-30 15:03:00Z

My Name is Barbara Lee Gruber and My Grandmother's Name was Lena Gustafson, I do not Know much about My grandmother My Dad was only 6 when she Passed away! What I do Know is that She came to America when she was about 6 from Sweeden, she had 5 Children before she met and married my grandfather ( These 5 Children were raised by their Father and I do not Have any info about them either , other than they lived in Colorado) This was in Colorado. she had 3 children with my grandfather and she died around 1950 in Morrison, CO at the age of 42. My Grandfather's Name was Glen cecil Gruber.

Re: Reelfoot Lake

lafever — 2011-07-17 06:00:20Z

check out http://www.lakereelfoot.net/reelfootyesteryears.html

It has a photo of "Uncle Robert Gooch, the founder on Gooch's Resort" and better yet here is a contact number for the site owner. I bet they can help.

Good luck!

Reelfoot Lake

taldrich99 — 2011-07-16 14:44:13Z

Please help!!! My parents honeymooned at Reelfoot Lake in the early 1960's and they stayed at a Gooch's Motel, Hotel or Resort. My mother is doing a wedding scrapbook album and I am looking for a picture of that place for her. She says the place they stayed in is no longer there and they didn't have a camera when they got married so she doesn't have a picture of it. If anyone can please help me with this it would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Marriage lookup please

sherrymartin1959 — 2011-07-12 05:19:53Z

Thanks Joyce.

Re: Marriage lookup please

Joyce1812va1 — 2011-06-29 14:03:53Z

Finding two marriage records for Jefferson Dixon (not Dickson) Dobbinis
both in Lake tn
but no finding of one Nannie Mitchell

Help, please

tehoaz1 — 2011-06-22 20:50:51Z

I need any information about Betty A. Turner, nee Yarbrough, married to William Murray Turner in 1962. I need to know if she's still alive, whether or not they had children and where they are. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Looking for relatives of W. M. Turner

tehoaz1 — 2011-06-20 14:29:20Z

I am looking for info about William Murray Turner, son of Ed Turner, born in Tiptonville in 1920 and died there in 1978. He was a Sgt in the army in 1946-7 stationed at Ft. Campbell Ky. I need to know if he ever married, had kids etc. Please contact me if you can help.

Re: NEED A CEMETERY LOOK-UP, PLEASE!!

patriciastaley223 — 2011-04-20 19:12:03Z

Thank you!

Patricia

Re: NEED A CEMETERY LOOK-UP, PLEASE!!

reelfootfoundation — 2011-04-20 18:54:50Z

Try the cemetery website
www.lakecountygenealogy.com

Charles H. Smith or Schmidt 1867-1947

JAbbott9053 — 2011-04-10 02:47:10Z

I am looking for information on Charles H. Smith. He married Ethel Richardson on Feb. 14, 1912 in Lake County. There children were Walker, Clarence, Hayden, Goalder, and Doris. The family was living in Fulton County in the 1920 & 1930 census. He also had land in Lake County and ran a shingle mill near Owlhoot. Supposedly he was born in Germany and changed his name from Schmidt. He was also rumored to have another family at the same time as this one. Any information would be appreciated!

Thank you.

Re: Whitesell Harpole and Pauline Wood

JacquelineW48 — 2011-02-28 23:55:03Z

Hello,

My name is Jacqueline Walker Whitesell. My husband is John Bell Whitesell and he was born in Fulton, KY (Obion Co.) in 1961. His family has lived there for many years. His great grandfather is Robert Peter Whitesell. I believe Robert Peter was Mollie Whitesell Harpole's brother. Mollie was Whitesell Harpole, Jr.'s grandmother. We own the Robert P. Whitesell home in Union City, TN. You can communicate with me at jacquelinewhitesell@gmail.com.

Rev. John Almos / Almus DAVIS and wife Mattie Ester MEDLIN

4xyztogo — 2011-01-18 01:00:20Z

Looking to make contact with anyone connected to this family, to share and compare.

Rev. John Almos Davis & Mattie Ester's children:
he was pastor of a little church in I think Dyersburg. His father was William A. DAVIS b: abt 1838 Tn. and mother was
Amandy VAUGHN / VAUGHAN
1) Fraudie Lee Davis b: 1900 m: Nina Mae Thurmond
2) Claude Bell Davis b: 1903 m: Jennie Lee Eudaley
3) Lula Mae Davis b: & d: 1905
4) Marvin Cecil Davis m: Louise Horner
5) Hattie Pearl Davis m: George Charles Stecking Sr.
6) Audrey Ester Davis m: Johnny Guy McConnell
7) Johnny Joseph Davis m: Grace Agnes Beaver

Thanks, Cheryl

Marriage lookup please

sherrymartin1959 — 2011-01-11 19:11:44Z

Looking for marriage of Jefferson Dickson Dobbins, may go by JD, Jeff, or Dick to Nannie Mitchell. I think marriage would have been in 1886 or 1887. Thanks in advance.