Monroe - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Frank E. Jones 1886-1968

spetruska1 — 26 Apr 2006 9:43:59 GMT

Searching for the name of Frank's mother. He was the son of John H. Jones and his mother must have died and John H. m. Abby Catherine Jones. There were 2 other children by John H.'s 1st wife, Fred b. abt 1893 and Annie b. abt.1885. Would also like to find their descendants.Frank was living in Monroe Co. in the 1900,1910 and 1920 census. He is buried at Corinth Cem. in Loudon Co. with spouse, Virginia T. ( surname unknown) Any help would be appreciated. Shirley

Are there any death records in Monroe County before 1850?

crews24134 — 30 Aug 2003 3:26:27 GMT

I am looking for dates of death and where several of my ancestors are buried in Monroe County. Is there a listing of death records before 1850? I have looked through all of the online records for cemeteries, but have not found any names I am needing. The names I am looking for are Gunn, McKinney and Newcomb.

Any information is greatly appreciated!

Monroe County Heritage Book 1819-1997

dadams777 — 4 Oct 2007 10:47:56 GMT

I am still looking for this book!

Monroe County Heritage Book 1819-1997 Posted on: 23 Mar 2006, by Debbie Patter...

If anyone would like to sell this book, please email me at dadams@radmediagroup.com

Thanks!!!!!

Miller Family Pictures--Willing to Share

abbywilde93 — 5 Jun 2008 12:23:33 GMT

Hi all!

I have several Miller family pictures circa 1900-1920 that I'm willing to share. I have a few Wilson and Matoy picture as well. I also have a few unknown pictures likely of the same families.

Below is a list of the Miller pictures I have. I've scanned them into my computer. If you are interested, contact me at abbywilde_93@yahoo.com

Ida Miller (wife of Lloyd Matoy) & Fletcher Matoy (husband of Bertha Miller)

Tom Miller with wife Winnie Graves and daughter Elsie

Elsie Miller daughter of Tom & Winnie Miller

Matt Miller (son of Andrew Jackson Miller) with wife Ida Carver & child

Matt & Tom Miller (sons of Andrew Jackson Miller)

Laura Casada Miller (wife of Andrew Jackson Miller) with daughter Josie Miller Wilson and granddaughter Gussie

Victoria “Vic” Miller and Husband Tom Coppinger

Andrew Jackson Miller and wife Laura Casada

Jane Miller (daughter of Andrew Jackson Miller) & husband Willard Wilson

A group photo featuring Josie & Jane Miller (daughters of A.J. Miller, married Wilson brothers) and several others

Sarah Gadd 1852

@@WilliamsTodd1@aol.com — 26 Mar 2004 1:59:29 GMT

Does anyone have any information on a Sarah Gadd who was married to William Hicks in 1852. any information would be apprecited
Todd Williams

BELCHER - BREEDEN

catoggiogal — 14 Aug 2008 9:12:37 GMT

Earlier message was cut off. I am looking for info on a Melvina Belcher, who was born 1840s in TN, I think Monroe County, possibly named Melvina Hulda Belcher. She married Edward M. Breeden Jan 18 1866, had 5 children - George, Isaac Andrew, James Thomas, Missouri Belle, and Perry Alonzo. Would love to find out anything about Melvina and her family. Thank you.

Belcher

catoggiogal — 14 Aug 2008 1:32:42 GMT

Looking for info on Melvian Belcher Monroe Cty.

Seeking Descendants of Andy Orr 1869-1931 (TN & NC)

abbywilde93 — 7 Jun 2008 10:30:57 GMT

I am seeking any descendants of Andy Orr.

Andrew “Andy” Orr was born Apr 1869 in Graham County, NC. He died Dec 31, 1931 in Morgan County, TN. He married Elizabeth Jane “Betsy” Colvin on Aug 6, 1890 in Graham County, NC. She was born Mar 1874 in Graham Co, NC and died 1936 in Monroe Co, TN.

Andy and Betsy had 12 children.

Minnie, born May 1890 in NC and unknown. It is unknown if she married.

Jake, born Mar 16, 1892 in Graham Co, NC and died Feb 11, 1962 in Swain Co, NC. He married Breeney Millsaps on Aug 29, 1915 in Monroe Co, TN. She was born Jan 21, 1900 and died Dec 3, 1979.

Kate, born Jul 14, 1893 in NC and died May 11, 1974 in TN. She married Zack Ellis on Oct 8, 1923 in Monroe Co, TN. He was born Feb 8, 1895 and died Nov 10, 1987.

Lula, born Mar 1896 in NC and died Jul 30, 1989. She married Wiley Oliver Freeman on Jun 7, 1914 in Graham Co, NC. He was born Jun 30, 1895 and died Apr 12, 1947.

George, born Mar 5, 1896 in Graham Co, NC and died Jan 1983 in Graham Co, NC. He married Cordilia Kirkland on Dec 28, 1915 in Graham Co, NC. She was born 1897 and died unknown.

Margaret, born Mar 1898 in NC and died unknown. It is unknown if she married.

Lillie, born Mar 1900 in NC and died unknown. It is believed she married a Hines.

Ader, born Sep 24, 1903 in Graham Co, NC and died Jul 23, 1965 in Monroe Co, TN. He married Libby Roberts on May 27, 1923 in Monroe Co, TN. She was born Aug 6, 1907 in Monroe Co, TN and died Sep 22, 1977 in Monroe Co, TN.

Nora, born May 2, 1906 in NC and died Jun 1979 in Wayne Co, MI. She married Chris Best on Feb 5, 1927 in Monroe Co, TN. He was born 1910 and died unknown.

Homer Cunningham, born May 2, 1907 in NC and died Jun 6, 1970 in Pineville, KY. He married Bertha Howard unknown. She was born unknown and died unknown.

Leona, born Mar 1910 in NC and died unknown. She may have married Marion Lee Howard.

Clara, born Jul 17, 1913 in NC and died Jan 8, 1943 in Monroe Co, TN. She married Roy Giles Feb 24, 1934 in Monroe Co, Tn. He was born 1909 and died unknown.

Bobby A. Randolph Obit

mabeone — 16 Jul 2008 10:17:13 GMT

Mr. Bobby A. Randolph, age 73 of Dobson passed away on Sunday July 13, 2008 at his home.

He was born in Monroe Co. Tenn. on May 24, 1935 to the late James Russell Randolph and the late Mary Lou Colquitt Randolph.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother James Russell Randolph.

Mr. Randolph was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, and was retired from the Surry County Sheriff’s Department; before joining the Sheriff’s Department he was a Meat Cutter for Twenty Years, he was a veteran of the US Army and served in the Korean War.

Surviving is his wife Mrs. Nancy Martin Randolph of the home; his children and their spouses, Lynda and Benny Carter of Jonesville, Sandy R. Eldridge of Elkin, Steve Randolph of Elkin, Chris Snow of Elkin, and Eric and Lauren Snow of Siloam; by eight grandchildren Melissa Macemore, Jessica Macemore, Jordan Eldridge, Molly Carter, Blake Carter, Walker Snow, Caleb Snow, and Clay Snow; one sister Alice Millian of South Carolina; Special Friends Bob and Kim Kaszowski of Dobson.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday morning in the Chapel of Moody-Davis Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Dobson City Cemetery with Military Honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Honor Guard Mount Airy Post 2019 and Pilot Mountain Post 9436. Rev. Jimmy Tucker and Rev. Doug Cothran will officiate the services. The family will receive friends at Moody-Davis Funeral Home on Monday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.

Mt Airy News 14 July 2008

William Thomas "Tom" Miser/Mizar-b. 1868 & Mary Bell b. 1875

carollzerkle — 14 Jul 2008 7:54:08 GMT

Looking for Tom Miser & Mary Bell both born in Sneedville, Hancock, Tenn had 13 children Charles, Lee Jesse "Bose", Eliza Jane, Bessie, Fannie, Elbert, Frank, Ray, Cora, Henry, Coy, Dovey, & James. Was in the 1920 Sweetwater, Monroe, Tenn census- would like to exchange on this family. thank you Caroll

Burial Location for Graves, Stephen

blpurdy1 — 12 Jul 2008 10:29:50 GMT

My gggg grandfather was Stephen Graves. Born 1763 in Deerfield, MA, died 2 March 1828 in Island Creek, Monroe County, TN. I'm trying to find out where he (and his wife) are buried. Her name was Jean (Jennie) Dunlap. Any help would be appreciated.

Location of Cemeteries

remarshall68 — 7 Jul 2008 5:35:14 GMT

Can anyone tell me where the following cemeteries are located? I already checked USGS.

West End Community Cemetery
Sunset Cemetery
Hopewell Baptist Cemetery

Thanks!
robin_marshall@urscorp.com

CHIEF BIG STICK.....JOHN NORMAN

Bonnie McLemore Joyner — 1 Jul 2003 6:01:00 GMT

OOOPS!!!! Made an error. CHIEF BIG STICKS daughter, Milly married JOHN NORMAN..not MASON..(Been working the Mason line too long) Thanks for help.

Wilson of Monroe County

Eagle92000 — 17 Jun 2004 3:42:20 GMT

I have some limited info on the family of John W. Wilson (1797-1859) and wife Elizabeth Campbell (1802-1870). They lived in Monroe County somewhere near the McMinn County border.

They had 10 children including David (1823), James H.(1824), Elizabeth Jane (1828), Alexander Preston (1831), John M (1832), George Baxter (1834), Robert D. (1836), Sarah E. (1841), Nancy Margaret (1844), Malinda C. (March 10, 1846).

Some of the original family members left Monroe County and relocated to Bradley County. In some cases, I have spouse names. I have some of the Alexander Preston line down to present day - most stayed in Tennessee. I also have some of the George Baxter and Robert D. descendants to present day. Some descendants of this family migrated to Kansas and Oklahoma.

John Webb b abt 1843 and Sarah Lee b abt 1852 TN

utgenealogist — 27 Jun 2008 4:08:18 GMT

Hi, I am looking for information on any of the following,
Mary "Tiny" WEBB b 11 March 1869 in Murphy, North Carolina. She married Lee SOUTHERLAND and then Rufus CAMPBELL in N.C.
Lee and Tiny had a daughter Josephine SOUTHERLAND and she married Noah Arthur GIBSON.

Tiny's parents and siblings were,

John WEBB b abt 1843 and Sarah LEE b abt 1852 both in TN as were their parents.
Children of John and Sarah WEBB were,

Buchannan WEBB b TN b abt 1868
Mary WEBB b TN abt 1869 This is Tiny.
Josa WEBB b TN abt 1872
Alice WEBB b N.C. abt 1878

John WEBB and Sarah LEE were married
11 Oct 1868
Monroe
Tennessee

Appreciate any help. Please contact me direct at
darlene.poppe@adelphia.net
Thanks so much and take care,
Darlene
darlene.poppe@adelphia.net
or
darlene.poppe@gmail.net I do not check this one as often as the one above.

Andy Orr Family Picture

abbywilde93 — 26 Jun 2008 12:16:53 GMT

Andy Orr, son of Dave, with wife Betsy Jane Colvin

10 children pictured. I don’t know which child is which

They had 12 children: Minnie 1890, Jake 1892, Kate 1896, Lula 1896, George 1896, Margaret 1898, Lillie 1900, Ader 1903, Nora 1906, Cunningham 1907, Leona 1910, & Clara 1913

Can anyone identify the children or help date the picture?

parents of John Harris

KSSTCHARLES — 19 Nov 2007 1:32:19 GMT

I am trying to track down the names of John Harris parents. He was born Dec. 25, 1831 in MOnroe county TN. He died in Dallas Co. Mo.. John married a Malinda Potts. I do not know her parents names either, but her mother was supposedly born in TN as well. Malinda was born in IL Jan. 6, 1838 and also died in Dallas Co. MO.

Karen

Rev. James Ralph Stewart (1919 - 2008)

CalebTeffeteller17 — 7 Jun 2008 4:22:12 GMT

The Daily Times (Blount Co. TN) Saturday, June 7, 2008:

"STEWART, JAMES RALPH - age 89 of Maryville died Friday, June 6, 2008 at Colonial Hills Nursing Center. He was a lifelong Baptist Minister and a deeply devoted man of God, He was currently a member of Bible Baptist Church in Alcoa. He pastored Calvary Baptist Church, Chicago, Ill; Trinity Baptist Church, Hammond, IN; 10th Street Baptist, Jacksonville, Fl; Piney Level Baptist, Maryville; and Turner St. Baptist, Alcoa. He was also a lifelong and greatly gifted carpenter and a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the South Pacific. He was always a servant to his fellow mankind and imparted these qualities to his family. He was preceded in death by: parents, Harley and Zenie Stewart, and brother, Arvil Stewart. Survivors include: wife of 68 years, Gladys Marie Stewart; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Ann Stewart of Lexington, KY and Richard and June Stewart of Robbinsville, NC; daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Ted Ross of Columbia, S.C., Brenda and Steve Stinnett of Knoxville, TN; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; sister, Blanche Dockery of Lowell N.C. and Cloe Shoppe of North Carolina. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Colonial Hills and especially Dr. Catron. Funeral service 3:00 pm Sunday, June 8, 2008 Smith East Chapel with Rev. Wayne Atchley officiating. Interment following the service at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 PM, Sunday, June 8, 2008, Smith East Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.smithmortuary.com."

Isham Cagle obit, 1934

gteffeteller — 5 May 2008 12:04:21 GMT

Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 31, 1934, Page 1:

“Burton Hill---Pneumonia has laid its feverish hands on Mr. Isham Cagle, one of our oldest and most highly respected citizens and carried him away to yonderland. He was laid to rest in New Hope Cemetery by the Kyker undertakers. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. C.C. Seagle. A large crowd was present. He was 81 years old. His wife preceded him to the grave only two years ago. He was longing to go Home. This old world had lost its charm. He was a member of the New Macedonia Baptist Church. “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.”

Steven A. Belcher

Bobbi_Nicholson — 6 Apr 2006 11:07:11 GMT

looking on more info on Steven A. Belcher, Son of Martha Jane Dickson/Dixon and Anderson L. Belcher and his family.. Does anyone know what happened to him, and who his wife was? I found them on one of the census, but it wasnt very clear ... was he still living after 1900.. thanks , Bobbi ( my name is Barbara, and my email changed from shadowforjesus2002@yahoo.com, and is now bnicholson58@yahoo.com, or momforbev@hotmail.com

1900 u.s.census.tennessee.monroe.all townships.ed#121 image # 718 l Roll:T623_1589
Belcher, Hugh A. head w m dec 1859 m 14 yrs 40 tn tn tn
,Easter E. wife w f nov 1859 40 tn tn tn
,Robert son w m oct 1887 14 s
,Hallie dau w f feb 1890 11 tn tn tn
, Johnson son w m July 1894 6 tn tn tn
, unreadable B. dau w f 1895 5 tn tn tn
, Timothy M. son w m apr 1898 tn tn tn
, Margaret w f mother mar 1834 66 wd tn tn tn

***Belcher, Anderson head w m 47 dec 1852 tn sc tn
md. 25 yrs
,Martha J. wife w f sept 1840 59 4/4 sc sc sc
,Susan A. dau w f dec 1878 21 tn
,unreadable R. dau w f feb 1885 15 tn
Belcher, Steven A. head w m May 1876 24 m 2yrs tn
,ureadable E. wife w f 1875 25 tn tn tn

Abraham Phillips in Monroe Co., TN

Judith A. McClung — 12 Oct 2002 11:51:32 GMT

Abraham was born in 1811 but county uncertain. We have found a Polly Phillips in Monroe in the 1830 census with a son in the correct bracket to be our Abraham.

We know from civil war records that his oldest son was born in Monroe county in 1836. From this one would expect that his marriage to Ann also took place in this county about 1835. Since the county was formed in 1819, can I expect to find the marriage records there for 1835?

Abraham and Ann named their sons: Eligha Sanders, Elisha Herman, Benjamin Madison,William Riley, Silas H., Joseph Marion, John Washington, Warren Jasper, George Marion. Would like to determine parentage of this Abraham.

Abraham moved his family up to Cades Cove in Blount Co. and to Clay Co., KY, thence to Dallas County, Missouri.

can anyone help with 1860 census? BELCHER

gloria_lange — 7 Apr 2008 12:11:22 GMT

looking for margaret belcher listed on the 1870 census as a widow...who was her husband was he alive in 1860 children inc hugh b 1859 anderson b 1852 susan and mary in between those two.

looks like this is correct if you know anything other than please advise.

margaret belcher (need maiden name)
son hugh alexander belcher or alex h married to easter edna thomas
son robert snider belcher b oct 1887 married to doskia/doshie nichols
son lloyd t belcher married to Grace maiden name unknown
son jimmy troy belcher married 1 novella j redwine m2 unknown
dau jimi tanya belcher
any further information appreciated on this line. Thank you Barbara for all your info...

Burris/Burress families in Anderson & Campbell Co, TN

GloriaFayBurris25 — 23 Apr 2008 8:58:40 GMT

I have Burris/Burress families in Anderson & Campbell Co, TN. Does anyone see a Monroe Co connection?

Elijah BURRIS was 83 in the 1850 Campbell Co TN Census Records b Mar 15, 1761. He m 1st UNK, 2ND UNK, & 3rd Oct 13, 1839 Campbell Co Mary "Polly" German/Jarmon b abt 1796.

Possible children:
1-Evangeline Burris b 1791 m Francis Lovett.
2-Elijah Burris, Jr b February 15, 1792.
3-Jenny Burris b abt 1797 m Edward Crow
4-Levi Burris b abt 1808.
5-Willis Burris b abt 1810.
6-Marintha Holland Burris b abt 1811 m John Wallace.
7-Peter Burris b abt 1812.
8-Eliza Burris b abt 1814 m James Harness.
9-William Burris b 1814 m Elizabeth Wilson.
10-SILAS BURRIS b abt 1816 m March 16, 1844 Anderson Co, TN to JUDAH WHITE.
12-Andrew Jackson Burris b abt 1817 m Luvania Beach.
13-James Burris b abt 1817? m Mary.
14-Bluford Burris b abt 1820 m Francis Tally.
15-Francis Burris b abt 1820 m Benjamin Hackney.
16-Henry Burris b abt 1823 m 1st Mary Ann Gray, 2nd Mary Bond.
17-Mary Polly Burris b abt 1823 m Hardy Martin.
18-Thomas Newton Burris b abt 1825 m Mirah Seiber.
19-Pickney Burris b abt 1843 m Mary. (I believe he is the only child of Elijah & Mary Polly German/Jarmon.

All of these children probably didn't belong to Elijah Burris, if not his children, maybe g/children? There has to be a connection, as all of these people were placed at one time in Anderson, Campbell, & Roane Co, TN. The only other Burris listed in the early East TN Tax List 1801-1802 was Jesse Buris from TN,> IN>, IL.

Some of Elijah's children removed to MO, I believe, in 1840-1850.

Any help on any of these people would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Fay

Gloria Fay (Harmon) Burris
gloriafayburris@comcast.net

monroe co. newspaper

DorothySlaven — 25 Feb 2008 8:26:26 GMT

Does anyone know if Monroe Co. has a newspaper online Thanks Dorothy e-mail mike0558@aol.com

James, Alvin & Ada Patton

gteffeteller — 19 Apr 2008 5:02:21 GMT

The Daily Times (Blount Co. TN) April 18, 2008:

"Patton Siblings Combine Birthday Celebrations---A combined birthday celebration for siblings Ada Patton Filben, the Rev. Alvin Patton and the Rev. James Patton will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 6501 Howard School Road, Maryville. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.

They request that gifts be omitted, but cards would be appreciated.

The siblings are the children of the late Alfred and Abbie Patton, who lived to be 95 and 94, respectively.

Mrs. Filben, of Maryville, turned 94 on April 11. She was born April 11, 1914, in Monroe County. She was married to the late Kenny Filben. Her children are R.C., Mary, Charles, Frieda, Clark, Faye and Edna.

The Rev. Alvin Patton, of Maryville, will be 90 years old. He was born April 28, 1918, in Monroe County. His wife, Bessie Patton, is deceased. His children are Richard, Bernice, Calvin and Linda.

The Rev. James Patton, of Madisonville, was born May 2, 1920, in Monroe County. His wife is Bertha Patton. His children are Ralph, Alberta, Viola, Verlin and Randall. He is turning 88.

The Revs. Patton have been ministers since the late 1930s. They have served as pastors in many churches in Blount, Monroe and Loudon counties."

Haskins, Winder families

dwilliams55671 — 14 Apr 2008 12:34:22 GMT

Would like to know if anybody remembers anything about the Haskins or Winder family of Monroe Co. This family tree has been somewhat a secret all my life. If anyone knows anything, I would so much appreciate anything you could offer. Thanks.

Cindy

Elizabeth Hopkins Wilcox (1912 - 2008)

gteffeteller — 13 Apr 2008 10:14:06 GMT

The News Observer (Fannin Co. GA) March 2008:

"Mrs. Elizabeth H. Wilcox, age 95 of Turtletown, TN passed away on Sunday March 23, 2008 in the Skyridge Medical Center in Bradley County, TN. Born in Tellico Plains, TN [on November 23, 1912] she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Farner Hopkins. She was a life long homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Wilcox enjoyed cooking for everyone and also enjoyed canning vegetables. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty four years, Dillard Wilcox; great grandson Bret Cole; and great granddaughter, Megan “Nikki” Panther. Survivors included one son, Hoyt Wilcox of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley Jean and Mark Cole of Murphy, NC and Lois and Bert Panther of Turtletown, TN; five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday March 25, at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Farris Reid officiating. Music was provided by Clyde Rose, Tina Taylor, Teresa Dillard and Roy Goode. Interment followed in the Zion Hill Cemetery. The following gentlemen was selected to serve as pallbearers: Travis Jory, Tommy Taylor, Bill Newman, David Newman, Jim Proctor and Doug Collins. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House in memory of Mrs. Wilcox’s great granddaughter Nikki Panther. Please mail donations to: 200 Central Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403-9921. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill was in charge of arrangements."

Magill

gteffeteller — 7 Apr 2008 3:07:14 GMT

I'm doing a family research and am trying to find out when my gr gr grandfather William Marshall Magill left Monroe co. and moved to St. Louis MO. He was the son of James Magill (Sr? or Jr). He would have been born abt. 1855-1860 in Monroe Co. His grandfather was William Jr from Greene Co. Any info regarding his birth, parents and their births, his residence in Madisonville area, etc would be greatly appreciated. I understand that his aunt and uncle Harvey moved to GA with his mother but I'm a bit confused re: i.e.his father and mother. Was there a James Jr?. Who was his mother, etc. Thanks Alison Magill Duffy Alison.Duffy@state.tn.us

Thomas J Taylor born about 1819

abbywilde93 — 28 Oct 2007 1:39:26 GMT

I'm seeking more info on Thomas J Taylor who was born about 1819 in monroe co, TN according to the 1860 census. He married Sarah "Sallie" Secrest Aug 14 1842 in monroe Co, Tn. They had several children: James K. P., Parlee, Frances, Winfield, Monroe, and Marshall. I want any info anyone might have on THomas Taylor & his children. I also want to find out who his parents were. On the 1860 census, he was living next to a Balden H. Taylor. Could these 2 men be brothers?

Thanks,

Bridget

Bowers

gteffeteller — 23 Mar 2008 2:30:01 GMT

A Nicholas Bowers was apptd Tellico Indian Factor--
which is Tellico Indian Trading Store Manager apptd by the Colonial Government- see "INTRUDERS" recommended by R J Meigs--But there is also a Nicholas Byers of Henry Co. TN who is mentioned in the 2 different treaties where Nicholas Bowers/Byers is awarded the 1819 640 acre grant of Blount Co Land--there ages are close but not same, both are mentioned in 2 different versions of the same records. Levi Bowers b. 1815 is in Blount Co census the same time as Nicholas BOWERS b. 1768 wife Catherine Saum of Shenandoah VA. Are theses the parents of Levi?

John Sutton & Mary (Burress/Burris) Sutton Family

puffyfaye — 21 Mar 2008 6:15:15 GMT

Looking for any information on the following individuals who were living in Monroe County, Tennessee in 1870:

John Sutton, b. 1825, age 45, (Father)(Birthplace: Tennessee)

Mary (Burress/Burris) Sutton, b. 1825, age 45, (Mother)(Birthplace: Tennessee)

James Sutton, b. 1852, age 18, (Son)(Birthplace: Tennessee)

Martha Sutton, b. 1855, age 15, (Daughter)(Birthplace: Tennessee)

Annie Sutton, b. 1858, age 12, (Daughter)(Birthplace: Tennessee)

Carolin Sutton, b. 1860, age 10, (Daughter)(Birthplace: Tennessee)

Jacob Sutton, b. 1865, age 5, (Son)(Birthplace: Tennessee)

Bettie Sutton, b. 1869, age 1, (Daughter)(Birthplace: Tennessee)

Nancy Blythe, b. 1819, age 51, (Aunt)(Birthplace: Tennessee)

**John Sutton's middle name could possibly be "Francis".

**Mary (Burress/Burris) Sutton's father could possibly be John A. Burris, born abt 1797.

**Annie Sutton's first name could possibly be "Ann".

**Carolin Sutton's name could possibly be "Nancy Caroline Sutton".

**Nancy Blythe, their Aunt was living with them at the time of the Census. I can't find any information on her either.

They later moved to Morris Township in Texas County, Missouri

Thanks,
James Sutton

St. Mary's Methodist Church / Madisonville, TN

MarySueM — 16 Mar 2008 1:49:50 GMT

Another name change for this church. If you have family buried in the old St. Mary's Methodist Church Cemetery, you will find the name of the Church is now Liberality.
This church is located about 7 miles south of Madisonville on Old Athens Road. It is near the McMinn - Monroe County line.
The previous name was Hilltop Baptist Church.
There is a sign on the fence that states, St. Mary's Cemetery.

Erasmus REAGAN 1818 died 1899 m Nancy Amner Mize

SharonBoyerBates — 12 Mar 2008 11:34:01 GMT

Erasmus Reagan born 1818 died 1899 in Sweetwater, TN. Married Nancy Amner Mize. Children: Athalonia (Lee); Laura (Lee); LaUna; Pan Dora; Dixie (Crandall); John; Mary; and Landon Carter Reagan. Is it known where Erasmus & Nancy Reagan are buried? Does anyone have confirmation of Erasmus’ father? I’ve found conflicting info and would like to know more. Is there a connection between Erasmus Reagan and Darby Reagan/RAGAN who is older? Thanks, SharonBoyerBates@aol.com.

William Jasper Shaw 1837-1910

abbywilde93 — 27 Oct 2007 12:04:47 GMT

My great-great-great grandfather was William Jasper Shaw. He fought in the Civil War, but did not file for a pension. He married Adra Cardin, daughter of Leonard Cardin. He is buried in a little known Cemetery that my Papaw always called Cardin Branch. Does anyone have any other info on William Jasper Shaw? Or any pictures? I appreciate any help.

Isaac & Margaret Gamble White

KamyGamble44 — 15 Feb 2008 12:36:43 GMT

Looking for descendants of Isaac & Margaret Gamble White. Margaret (Maggie) was born Jan. 4, 1867 and died May 28, 1933. She married Isaac White on June 3, 1906.

Children that I have for them are:
Carroll White-b. abt. 1903
Floyd White-b. abt. 1907
Ida L. White-b. 1909
James Frank White-b. abt. 1912

I am trying to locate a picture of Margaret's father, Moses Gamble. Moses' widow, Sarah, was living with Margaret before her death.

Casey Allen Rose (1938 - 2008)

gteffeteller — 11 Feb 2008 3:06:36 GMT

The News Observer (Fannin Co. GA) Friday, February 1, 2008:

"The Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill announces the death of Mr. Casey Allen Rose, age 69 of Morganton, GA who passed away Saturday, January 19, 2008. He was born in Ducktown, TN on May 18, 1938 to the late Hobert and Lola Payne Rose. Mr. Rose worked with Pittsburgh Steel as a boilermaker. He was a member of the Altonna Baptist Church in Coker Creek and was a member of the Ducktown Masonic Lodge. Mr. Rose was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy B. Rose and Millard Rose; two sisters, Wilma Chastain and Alma Green. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Pamela Rose of Hiawassee Dam, NC; daughter and son-in law, Buffy and Eric Turner of Morganton, GA; daughters, Sherry Dunn of Athens, GA and Kaye Rose of Morganton, GA; mother of his children, Dorothy Brendle; sister, Mary Millsaps of Tellico Plains, TN; seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins of Copperhill Chapel with Rev. Lloyd Deal officiating. A eulogy will be given by Mr. Otis Davis. Music will be by the Victory Baptist Singers. Interment will follow in the Coker Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Scott Rose, Jim Rose, Jeff Millsaps, Anthony Martin, Chris Martin and Britton Kennedy. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Brendle and Josh Dunn. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Akins Funeral Home to defray funeral expenses. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Condolences may sent to the Rose family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill is in charge of the arrangements."

William Carter Monroe county TN

DarcyWalker44 — 3 Feb 2008 6:34:39 GMT

Looking for info on a William Carter from Monroe County TN who "might have" married a Dialtha b 1827 - Maiden name Hutson/Hudson - William must have died in TN and dialtha moved to Christian county MO

James Murr's wife Martha J, son of Jeremiah Murr & Rachel Click

auntsissie — 24 Jan 2008 6:37:19 GMT

I have made a wonderful discovery of the maiden name of James Murr's ( b. 19 Feb 1835 Cocke Co died 22 June 1910 Texas Co Missouri)first wife Martha. Her maiden name was BOGART. Their daughter Sarah Murr b 1865 Union Co Ill married William Riley Coffman. They went to Dallas County, Iowa. On the 1925 Iowa census it gives the names of the parents. Sarah didn't die until 1947 and I was able to obtain that information from that census.

1925 Dallas Co Iowa household 41
Wm Coffman 65 Tennessee father Wm Coffman Tn mother Susan Presley
Sara Coffman 59 Illinois father Jim Murr born Tenn mother Martha Bogard born Tenn
Pearl Coffman dtr 17

I can not find Martha in the 1850 census in Monroe county, but I made another discovery while trying to track her parents.

Jacob Sheets died in Monroe County leaving a will 18 Feb 1853. His wife according to what I can find was Margaret Rule. Their children were John & Henry Sheets, Polly Gaston and wife James, CATHARINE BOGART WIFE OF JOHN BOGART, Martha Mosier wife of John Mosier, Margaret Shields WIFE OF JOSEPH SHIELDS (which I think is key here).

James Murr and Martha Bogart had a son JOSEPH SHIELDS MURR b 8 July 1860 Monroe Co Tenn.

The Bogart's aren't on the 1850 census that I can find anywhere. Guess they were left off, but 1830/1840/1860/1860/1880 I can find them.

John Bogart was born abt 1780 in Virginia. Catherine Sheets was born abt 1800.

1830 Regiment 67, Monroe, Tennessee pg 114
John Bogard age 50 to 60
11000001
11211 females

1840 Monroe, Tennessee (img 5) pg 144
John Bogart age 60 to 70 (born 1770 to 1780)
210000001 males
0110001 females age 40 to 50

1860 Dist 8 Monroe Co Tn household 749
John Bogart 79 Virginia
Catharine 60 Pennsylvania
Margaret 30 Tenn

1870 Dist 10 houehold 36 Katie Bogart 70
Peggy 40

1880 Dist 10 household 37
Mrs Catharine Bogart 78 widow
Margaret 50 daughter

This Catherine Bogart is ALWAYS living around Joseph Shields and Margaret Sheets. I suspect that Martha J was their daughter, but I don't have positive proof. Martha was born abt 1829 is the closest age I have on her from the 1860 census in Monroe Co. Then she dies in Union Co ILL approx 1865/1866 when James Murr marries his 2nd wife Francis Bryant McCall 23 Oct 1867

In 1860 I find a John Bogart who had married 29 Oct 1857 to a Mary Jane Holcomb/Halcomb. I think he's the same one who migrated to Texas by 1880.

Carolyn Whitaker
Johnson City, TN

WALKERS

patgraham18 — 5 Jul 2006 3:25:00 GMT

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON JAMES MORDECA WALKER BORN ABT 1805 AND HIS SON JEFFERSON SUMMERVILLE WALKER BORN 1844 AND JAMES MORDECA WALKER DAD MICAJAH WALKER.ANY INFORMATION WOULD HELP A GREAT DEAL.

THANKS
PAT

hamilton,smith

hazels173 — 13 Jan 2008 9:39:42 GMT

I am looking for info, on Dock smith,his father was James Smith from? Not for sure where dock from. It shows 1900 he married Lydia Smith, Her parents were nancy Hamilton she married a Thomas SMith. They were from the Monroe County area. Lydia Smith married Dock smith and she was already a smith. I cannot find any members on Dock Smith's side of the family. Dock 1874-1877 and died in 1921 Daviess Ky. Lydia was 1884- Monroe County Ky. 1921 Monroe County Ky. Please email me hazels@glasgow-ky.com

James B Hall (born 1822) & Sarah E Hall (born 1848)

crberry13 — 6 Jan 2008 12:43:43 GMT

I'm looking for any information about James B (possibly Blackburn) Hall. I believe he was born in eastern TN (possibly Monroe County area) in 1822. James married Jinsey (maiden name unknown) sometime before 1848. They had a daughter named Sarah E, born in eastern TN in 1848. They're listed on the Monroe Co 1850 census. James and Sarah E moved to Lawrence Co, AR sometime after 1850, but there's no sign of Jinsey after the 1850 census. I'm looking for anything related to this family. If you're connected, please get in touch.

Thanks,
Christina

Monroe County Heritage Book 1819-1997

krbender — 2 Jan 2008 3:26:16 GMT

I am still searching for a copy of this book. If anyone has one that they would like to sell, please e-mail me at krbender@aol.com.

If you have the book but do not want to sell it, I would very much appreciate someone looking to see if there is any information on the Henry Reynolds family. He married Lodusca Theodosia Allison in 1870 in Monroe County. They had five children: Bernice, Joseph, Ollie, Emma and Belle.

Thank you and Happy New Year to everyone!

Karen

Looking for more Information on Larkin Brannon

S_Hitson — 15 Sep 2007 4:18:22 GMT

I am looking for someone who may actually know more about Larkin Brannon, Born 1800, married to Eliza Webb. His father was George, and we have been told his mother was a Cherokee Indian, named Acorn Eyes. Does anyone have any information on Larkin's Parents?

Humbles and Secrests in Monroe Co. 1830

flacomadero — 7 Dec 2007 7:09:38 GMT

There were several Humbles and Secrests (spelled Secriss) in the 1830 Monroe census. Does anyone have ANY data on them or their descendants? I think a male Secrest married a Humble around 1825-30. These may be my great great grandparents. My grandmother's name was Nannier Humble McGehee. Her mother was Terressa Secrest, b. TN 1835. Melissa was in Smith Co., TX in 1850, no husband, with five kids all born in TN. There was one other Secrest in Smith Co at that time. He was William Harrison Secrest, b. 1824 in TN. I have no data connectin him with Melissa but could have been a cousin.

Bob Bledsoe
Austin, TX

John A. Malone Death Certificate 1857-1940

kaitysmom — 19 Nov 2007 1:50:07 GMT

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

Name: John A. Malone
Age at Death: 82
Date of Birth: December 22, 1857 in Monroe County, TN.
Date of Death: September 21, 1940 in McMinn County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Thomas Malone and Pollie Watson
Spouse: Fannie (Morgan) Malone

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

Howard/Gray/Aiken

annhwatts — 8 Sep 2006 5:34:55 GMT

I am looking for information on John Howard who married Dorcus Aiken 4/14/1842 and Benjamin Howard who married Frances Gray 4/15/1841 both in Monroe Co., TN. Having trouble finding the parents of the Howard boys. Any information would be helpful.

Elijah L Smith

S_Hitson — 6 Nov 2007 2:52:39 GMT

I am looking for information on the parents of Elijah L Smith,born 1842, Married to Nancy Ann Brannon born 1842, daughter of Larkin and Eliza Webb Brannon. Also any other information on G.W. Brannon b-1894 and wife Nellie Leming b- 1905. I believe that G.W's parents were Francis Marion Brannon and Nancy Artie Carter Brannon.

Reba Fox

chafer444 — 25 Oct 2007 10:21:44 GMT

I am seeking info on Reba Fox, she was born around 1905 in Cocke County to Robert and Susie Fox. I have been told they lived in Sweetwater, TN, but that's all I know. I would like to contact someone who can provide me with info on Robert's many kids.

John Harris

KSSTCHARLES — 4 Nov 2007 7:13:31 GMT

I am trying to locate information on John Harris who was born in Monroe county TN in 1831. He married a Malinda Potts. They also lived in Illinois and later in Dallas County MO where they died and are buried.

need digital pics, can you help?madisonville TN

gloria_lange — 14 Sep 2007 7:35:24 GMT

i am looking for cemetery pic and grave pics from the cemetery in Madisonville for Robert Belcher, Wife Doskia and son Loyd or LLoyd. loyd was born 1911 or 1912 and died in the 1980s. his father robert was born in 1887 death date unknown. doskia was born in 1885. thank you

Township Map

kayarmstrong99 — 8 May 2007 11:04:26 GMT

Does anyone know where I can get a township and range map of Monroe County?

Thanks,
Kay Armstrong

James Albert Yarbrough

Michelle Hoyt — 14 Nov 2002 11:43:28 GMT

Rebecca Moser Webb photo

gteffeteller — 22 Oct 2007 1:43:40 GMT

Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 20, 1940:

"Wants To Find Picture---Shelley Webb would like to find out who has a picture of his mother, Mrs. Rebecca Moser Webb, which he says was lost when he was a boy. It was an old tintype with large white buttons in front; her dress was an old fashioned basque with velvet trimmings. She wore bangs and earrings. He says he will return the picture."

George B. McKinney (1936 - 2007)

gteffeteller — 22 Oct 2007 1:09:00 GMT

The News Observer (Fannin Co. GA) Friday, October 5, 2007:

"Mr. George B. McKinney, age 71 of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on Monday, September 24, 2007 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. McKinney was born in Tellico Plains, TN [Sept. 16, 1936] to the late William and Lucille Ledford McKinney. He was a retired Journey Lineman where he had contracted work for Power Companies all over the United States. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Chastain. Survivors include his wife of thirty years, Betty Mann McKinney of the home; daughters and son-in-laws, Amanda and Brandon Long of Blue Ridge, GA, Sherry and Joe Bennett of Ellijay, GA and Angela McKinney of Cherokee, NC; one son, William Chastain of Cherry Log, GA; brothers, Johnny McKinney of Loganville, GA, Lewis McKinney of Dacula, GA and Alfred McKinney of CA; sisters, Jane McDonald of Tampa, FL and Jean Burns of Canton, GA; grandchildren, Jimmy and Jordan Long, Josh and Austin Chastain, Ashley and Brittany Dugan, Hypathia Burrell and Rusty Perkins; great-grandchildren, Logan and Bryson Davenport. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill McGill officiating. Music was by the Rock Creek Baptisth Church Choir. Pallbearers were Terry Burns, Matthew McKinney, Eric McKinney, Cedric Bowers, Cline Bowers, and David Ross. Interment followed in the Chastain Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors provided by the North Georgia Honor Guard. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mr. McKinney to the Disabled American Veterans, Fannin Chapter #28 P.O. Box 473 Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of arrangements."

Bell Family--monore county

relative4 — 25 Sep 2007 1:47:31 GMT

Looking for info on the Bell Family. Interested in Mary Bell who had an occupant entry into Monroe County and her children, Jane and Samuel.

NOTICE : NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

MarySueM — 14 Oct 2007 2:47:58 GMT

Please note; old email address masonms@onemain.com has been
changed to masonms@bellsouth.net

Seeking Father of Armstead PAYNE, born TN in 1807

flatrock120 — 16 Aug 2007 11:27:06 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 Monroe 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

Monroe County Heritage Book 1819-1997

krbender — 6 Oct 2007 1:53:36 GMT

I am still looking too, and it looks like there is a lot of interest. I sure wish someone would consider publishing it again!

Karen Bender
krbender@aol.com

Williams/Carringer

KellyMoss92 — 3 Jan 2004 10:02:45 GMT

Hi. I am seeking information on John Brownlow Carringer, who was married to Sarah Williams dau. of William Williams and Triphena Williams. They were listed in the 1860 Monroe Co. Census.I am looking for confirmation on their childrens names. I have William Riley, Mary Polly, Modena, and Louisa. I know he later married Sarah's sister, Rebecca (my great great grandmother), and they had children. I would love to know if Louisa was Sarah, or Rebecca's child by John.

Poplin/Tyler

tward123 — 27 Sep 2007 3:16:58 GMT

Looking for any Tyler familes related to Samantha, Martha, Amanda Poplin.

Re: Brannum family

dnsgrl373 — 9 Sep 2007 7:37:01 GMT

David Brannon, son of Larkin Brannon and Eliza Ann Tilley/Webb, was born 11-7-1831 in Coker Creek, TN and died 9-22-1913 in Monroe County. He married Nancy J. Witt, who was born abt 1834 and died 3-10-1909. She was the daughter of Valentine Witt and Lettie.

I don't have any of David's descendants, though. However, I can work on that.

I have the Brannon lineage back to William, b. 1723, in Ireland. David was brother to my great-grandfather. I'd be glad to share what I have. Email me at wwillow15@juno.com

Kathy

William McConnell Stiles and Eliza Pack family

BarbaraStanford45 — 10 Sep 2006 4:20:46 GMT

William McConnell Stiles (1824-1880) and his wife Eliza Pack Stiles (1825-1880) moved their family from Polk County, TN, to Monroe County, TN, between 1860 and 1870. They had the following children:

Leander R. Stiles who married Eliza W. Young
Aurelius Shelton Stiles who married Easter Ann McCurdy
Jeremiah Paschal Stiles who married 1st Sarah J. Messer or Mercer; married 2nd Selena J. Carter
Margaret Stiles
Mary Stiles
William Howell Stiles who married R.A. -?-
Jackson Lafollette Stiles who married Frances Lillie Rhea.

I'd like to exchange information on this family with other researchers.

Thanks.

Directions to Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery?????

j__allen — 9 Sep 2007 6:29:44 GMT

I was wanting to visit the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery (tellico plains) to get pictures of relatives grave stones. Can anyone give me directions or an address on how to get there?

Thanks,

Dee Allen

William & Effie Brown, 1920 - 1930 Monroe Co., TN

rwalston2 — 6 Apr 2006 8:44:08 GMT

Searching for in formation on William and Effie (Watts) Brown of 1920 and 1930 Monroe Co., TN.
Known children: Lester, Luther, Earnest, Earl, Elsie, Nola, Floyd, Josephine, Frank, Ray (or Roy) and Helen.

Sarah Tinker

RebaMcCain51 — 25 Oct 2004 6:00:32 GMT

can anyone tell me who sarah tinker parents were she married
John a Malone in 4 may 1876 in monroe co Tenn and she died 16 may 1889 and john then married Tennessee morgan 23 aug 1890 in monroe co tenn
rebamccain51@aol.cm

looking for descendents of BELCHER of Madisonville TN

gloria_lange — 14 Sep 2007 7:45:55 GMT

robert belcher wife doskia
Edna
Nelson
Loyd
Rae
Lenard
found in 1920 census.
in the 70s Nels had a tobacco farm in Madisonville. we remember him but not too many of the rest of them. My sister is Loyd's granddaughter Jimi. she can be contacted at lilsisofsix@yahoo.com she would like to get pics if possible of family members. One of the Belchers owned property in the hills above Robbinsville NC

BrannumFamily

jdphillips1 — 9 Sep 2007 1:41:48 GMT

Seeking info on a David Brannum b. abt. 1831 and listed on 1880 census for Monroe Cty.

Anyone know Mary E. Johnson True?

gteffeteller — 2 Sep 2007 5:15:13 GMT

Looking for info on Mary E. Johnson, who may have married a True. She also married Arlie Stewart in 1951 in Monroe County.

Underwoods-new email address

rebamccain1 — 20 Jul 2004 2:33:49 GMT

Hello
can anyone help with information on Martha underwood born
2 april 1880 she is the daughter of seaborn underwood and caroline veal i need to find who she married would appraciate the help
rebamcain@juno.com

Sarah Jane Howarfd

preachebob — 28 Aug 2007 2:15:26 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Sarah Jane Howard (b. 03-09-1848, d. 21-04-1927, Blount Co, TN), m. 20-02-1868, Roane Co, TN, Joseph T. (Joe) Crowder (b. 1839, NC, d. 12-03-1909, Blount Co, TN).

He is the son of Overstreet Crowder (Ib. 1786, VA, d. bef. 01-1858, Monroe Co, TN0, m. Nancy Elizabeth Harrick (b. 1805, NC, d. Monroe Co, TN).

I have two good possibilities:

One is Pleasant Howard (b. 1818, Wayne Co, KY), m. Abigail Wright (b. abt. 1823, TN).

The other is William Benjamin Howard (b. 1805, d. 16-03-1870, Monroe Co, TN), m. 15-04-1841, Frances Louise Gray (b. 27-06-1805, Wilkes Co, NC, d. 27-06-1905, Monroe Co, TN).

Can you help???

Bob Kastens
Louisville, KY

eli selina mary and robert hitson

S_Hitson — 27 Aug 2007 1:34:36 GMT

I am looking for where Mary, daughter Selina, son Eli lived in 1870. I can't seem to find them anywhere. Also, the husband Robert, supposedly died in 1865, we haven't found them in the 1860 census either, just the 1880 and then it is just Eli and Mary, Selina had already married David Dalton by then I guess, she isn't listed with them. Help!

help with webb, west,hitson, families

S_Hitson — 26 Aug 2007 3:16:48 GMT

I am looking for any more information on these families. I need parents for ceclia coleman, wife of jesse s west,and also parents of Julia A Webb, wife of Jesse Robert West. Jesse and Julia's daughter Gertie Mae West, married George Washington Hitson. His parents were Eli and Lucinda Rayburn Hitson. I would love to find some old Webb, West, Hitson family pictures. I do have one of the Epperson Church with George in it, and one of Julia Webb West, but looking for more.
I hope someone can help.

crowder

mcglasson5 — 23 Aug 2007 7:06:27 GMT

looking for info on lady named callie unknown maiden name married to a archie crowder in early 1900's need help finding her parents. they were born in ten. and miss. area but callie was born in ten. between 1880-1887 and died in 1976 in ten. area any info would help thanks

District 1

JHendrickson — 22 Aug 2007 12:04:35 GMT

Where is district 1 for the 1870-1900 Census for Monroe Co.?

John

Choate's,Dykes,Lankford,Seitz,Sitz abt 1800.

RoyChadwick27 — 19 Aug 2007 11:40:51 GMT

Looking for info or a possible connection to a Richard Choate brn VA or NC. I believe he had daughters Prudence Choate brn abt 1770's VA or TN,and Elender Choate brn abt 1800 TN. Prudence married a Isham Dykes,and Elender married a William B Seitz/Sitz/Sides.Any info would be appreciated,
Thanks,
Roy.

Mary (Duckett) Cardin Death Certificate

kaitysmom — 6 Aug 2007 4:51:03 GMT

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

Name: Mary (Duckett) Cardin
Age at Death: 65
Date of Birth: 1851 in Tennessee
Date of Death: June 27, 1916 in Monroe County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: William Duckett, mother not listed
Marital 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
Tennessee Genealogist

Mary Cardin Death Certificate

kaitysmom — 6 Aug 2007 4:39:08 GMT

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

Name: Mary Cardin
Age at Death: 67
Date of Birth: Date not listed, born in Mt. Vernon, Monroe County, TN.
Date of Death: June 23, 1910 in Mt. Vernon, Monroe County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Not Listed
Marital 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
Tennessee Genealogist

New website for Monroe County Bakers

jg_russell — 2 Aug 2007 1:17:06 GMT

The Pamunkey Bakers Association -- an informal group of any and all descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker of Colonial Virginia -- is proud to announce the launch of our new website:

http://www.pamunkeybakers.com

Complete with message board (requires registration), photo gallery (where folks can upload photographs, documents and records relating to the Pamunkey Bakers - also requires registration), research reports and a full database of Baker-Davenport descendants (corrections welcome!), the website offers a focus for research into the origins and scope of our branch of the Baker family.

Association members lay claim to being Pamunkey Bakers through the marriage of Thomas Baker (c1711-c1777) to Dorothy Davenport (1716-c1790), whose grandfather Davis Davenport is well-documented as an early landowner in the Pamunkey Neck region of Virginia. Davis Davenport's lands adjoined those of an earlier Thomas Baker, and discovering whether and how that earlier Thomas is linked to our Thomas -- as grandfather, grand-uncle or other relative, perhaps -- is one of the purposes of the website.

The website also hopes to trace our Baker family as it grew and spread out -- through Virginia, in Caroline, Spotsylvania, Orange, Culpeper, Botetourt and Montgomery Counties, among others; into North Carolina, in Burke, Wilkes, Buncombe, and Yancey Counties, among others; into South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama; and west into Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and more.

And through the website, the Association hopes to unite today's Pamunkey Baker descendants in appreciation of our common origins, heritage, and history.

Come visit, sit a spell, share a story, post a query, add your branch to the family tree.

Dave Crockett Cantrell (1920 - 2007)

gteffeteller — 16 Jul 2007 2:27:11 GMT

Cherokee Scout (Cherokee Co. NC) Wednesday, July 11, 2007:

"Dave Crockett Cantrell, 86, of Blairsville, Ga., died Saturday, July 7, 2007, at his home.

Born Aug. 28, 1920, in Coker Creek, Tenn., he was the son of the late Harvey Cantrell and Viney Denny Cantrell.

He was a resident of Union County, Ga., since he moved with his family in 1932. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters.

Surviving are his wife, Mary “Dodie” Cantrell; three daughters and their husbands, Ruth and Jim Henson of Murphy, Lucille and Rex Taylor, and Martha and Bill Murrin, all of Blairsville; two sons, Jack Cantrell, and Bobby and wife Brenda Cantrell, all of Blairsville; two brothers, Prior Cantrell of Blairsville, and Lank Cantrell of Ballground, Ga.; 16 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.

The family received friends from 6-10 p.m. Monday, July 9, at Cochran Funeral Home, Blairsville.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, in the chapel of Cochran Funeral Home, Blairsville, with the Revs. Tommy Jones, Leon McDonald and Chip Gribble officiating. Music was provided by Roy and Jonathan Swaney, Alice McDonald, Sandy Gribble, Heidi Sosebee and Joe and Lloyd Swaney. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers were Travis Cantrell, Larry Cantrell, Jody Cantrell, Roy Swaney, David Swaney and Jonathan Swaney. Honorary pallbearers were Eddie Thompson and Paul Swaney.

Send condolences to the family, view the video tribute and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Cochran Funeral Home, Blairsville, was in charge."

Looking for a Pickle or a Pickel or a Pickell

samanthaj3 — 8 Jul 2007 1:15:34 GMT

Looking for information on John (M) Pickel, shown in the 1860 & 1870 Monroe County census as the son of Samuel and Mary Pickel. There is a John Lambert from NC living with them as well. John (m) Pickle (or Pickel or Pickell) was born between 1860-1865 in Tennessee.

Thanks!

texanner scott Marriage lookup 1874

twilliams731 — 7 Jul 2007 8:06:16 GMT

a texanner scott is listed being married on december 4, 1874 in Monroe county. does anyone have any information on this Texanner Scott? I am looking for a Texanna Scott the daughter of Thomas Scott who both may be on the Monroe county census in 1870 if this is her. She was living on the Polk county / Mcminn county border in Cog Hill in 1860, and had moved by 1870
Does it give the name of the person who Texanner married and does later census data give the names of any children.
Thanks
Todd Williams

will do lookups

kristimoffitt — 6 Jul 2007 1:51:39 GMT

I have the Index to Early Tennessee Wills and Administrations 1779-1861 by Sistler. I am willing to do lookups in this reference book.

You can email me at kkcem@blomand.net

Please include the county and state in the subject line.
Thanks,
Kristi Moffitt

Identify Samuel M. Logan, Jr. in MonroeCoTN Deed Book & 1850 Census

jacquelynmarshall1 — 5 Jul 2007 7:15:34 GMT

Request help with identification of Samuel M. Logan, Jr. and his family living in MonroeCoTN for 1850 Census. See Deed Book record and census data below. Thanks, Jacquelyn

Monroe County, Tennessee: Deed Books
Deed Book: O Page: 234 Grantor: Logan, Samuel M. Grantee: Samuel Harrill, TRS. TS Date: 11-15-1850 Reg. Date: 11-18-1850

Trust Deed. Harrill of Blount County. One flea-bitten gray horse named Billy button, age 11 years, etc. Logan indebted to Robert Harrill and Samuel Tullock. Wits: Alexander Hart, J.A. Curtis
http://www.tngenweb.org/monroe/deedsn&o/DEEDO2.TXT

1850 Census: Monroe County Tennessee, District 15 October 30. 1850
Ancestry.com Series: M432 Roll: 891 Page: 101 Lines: 37-42
S. M. Logan, Head (39) born [c1811] Tennessee, Farmer
Nancy Logan (36) born [c1814] Tennessee, Can't read or write
Jane Logan (17) born [c1833] Tennessee, School
Samuel Logan (14) born [c1836] Tennessee, School
Robert Logan (8) born [c1842] Tennessee, School
Mary Logan (3) born [c1847] Tennessee

Henry Reynolds

krbender — 27 Jun 2007 4:23:08 GMT

I am told that my great grandfather, Henry Reynolds, drowned in Oakdale sometime around 1892-1893. He was rafting logs to Chattanooga. His body was not found for 2-3 months, and he was buried on the bluff of the river at Eagle Point. I am also told that this area may have been called Honeycutt at this time.

I have never been able to find any information on my great grandfather other than the fact that he was married in Monroe, Tennessee on August 8, 1870 to Lodusca Theodosia Allison.

If anyone has any additional information regarding his parents, his death, etc. that you could share with me, I would certainly appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks so much.

The Heritage of Morgan County, Tennessee

krbender — 29 Jun 2007 2:27:39 GMT

Does anyone know if THE HERITAGE OF MORGAN CO., TN is still available for purchase?

If so, I would like to purchase a copy.

Thanks,

Karen

Lynn-Schrimpsher

Ruth Langley — 23 Aug 2006 12:12:14 GMT

I'm in hopes some one will be able to help me. My GG.Grandmother, was Della Lynn, who married James Schrimpsher. Her Dad, was John Lynn.Mother was Frances Cottrell, they were married in 1874, in Monroe County Tn. In 1900. Frances had remarried, to a Henry Mayfield. My Grandfather never knew any of his mother family, for she passed away when he was maybe a year old. It was said that he was 1/2 Cherokee. Della, had 4 or 5 brothers. Richard, Joeseph,or Joe, Reubin, and Oscar. All Lynn's. IF any one has any of these names in their family tree or know any info on them please e-mail me. Thank You Ruth.

REUNION DYE!

ourtnfamilytree — 11 Jun 2007 6:41:23 GMT

REUNION ANNOUNCEMENT
There is going to be a Family Reunion in Kennett, Dunklin Co, MO in Fall 2007.
Dye, Boswell, Rice and Swindle/Swindell and connecting families
Please Contact Sherri for more information

St. Pauls Church, Monroe Co.,TN

skepglen — 8 Jun 2007 1:18:00 GMT

Does anyone no if there is any marriage and birth from the Old and new St.Pauls Church out by Brakebill, Monroe Co.,TN.
Roland Young
skepglen@ixp.net

Carzelle Payne Coleman, 2007

gteffeteller — 9 Jun 2007 2:18:26 GMT

The News Observer (Fannin Co. GA) Friday, May 18, 2007:

"Carzelle Coleman, age 83, passed away Thursday, May 10th in the Life Care Center of Copper Basin. Mrs. Coleman was born in Monroe County, TN to the late James Anderson & Clara Harrison Payne. She was a member of the Long Ridge Baptist Church in Coker Creek, TN.

She is survived by a daughter, Frankie and husband, Harold Worley of Cherry Log, GA; one son, Bill and wife, Linda Coleman of Turtletown, TN; four grandchildren, Donnie, Kevin and Michael Coleman and Dana Payne ; eleven great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, May 13th at 4:00 p.m. from the Akins of Copperhill Chapel with Rev. Daniel Postell and Rev. Denny Hawkins officiating. Music will be by the Helping Hand Fellowship Choir, Shana Henderson and Dana Forbes. Pallbearers include Donnie Coleman, Kevin Coleman, Michael Coleman, Jason Payne, Ray Hogsed and Gilbert Johnson. Honorary pallbearers include Tim and Daniel Johnson. Interment will follow in the Helping Hand Fellowship Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Memorial Contributions in memory of Mrs. Coleman may be made to the American Cancer Society 2200 Lake Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30319 or to the Ronald McDonald House 200 Central Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403-9921. Condolences to the Coleman family may be sent to www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill in charge of the arrangements."

Lawrence Bright Lowry, 2007

gteffeteller — 7 Jun 2007 3:12:57 GMT

The Clayton Tribune (Rabun Co. GA) February 8, 2007:

“Lawrence “Larry” Bright Lowry, 58, of Demorest, [GA] died Monday, January 29, 2007.

He was born in Monroe County, Tenn., to Ruby Daisy Belcher Curtis and the late Fulton Creed Lowry. He served in the U.S. Army, including three tours in Vietnam. He worked as a building contractor. He was a member of Buck Creek Baptist Church in Franklin, N.C. He also was a member of the Great American Rifleman Association.

He was preceded in death by: his step-father, Claude Curtis; and two sons, Mike Shannon Lowry and Ricky Lowry.

Survivors include: his mother, Ruby Curtis; his wife of 16 years, Lethia Passmore Lowry; a son, Tony Lowry of Cashiers, N.C.; four daughters, Stephani “Stevi” Lowry and Brandy Bishop, both of Demorest, Janet Muncey of Otto, N.C., and Sherri Lowry of Tiger; a brother, Keith Curtis of Franklin; four sisters, Arzetta Martin of Athens, Tenn., Denise Southard and Shelia McClure, both of Franklin, and Glenda Loose of Otto, N.C.; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Saturday.”

Death Claims Mrs. Julia Love

dickwood2000hotmailcom — 3 Jun 2007 7:31:14 GMT

Funeral services of Mrs. Julia Reagan Love were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Methodist church by the Rev. J. A. Lyons, assisted by the Rev. C. W. Dean. Burial took place in West View cemetery.
The death of Mrs. Love came Friday night at 10:45 o'clock at the end of several weeks' illness with pneumonia during which little hope was held out by attending physicians for her recovery. She was eighty-two years old last September and spent almost her entire life in this community, where she was loved by all who knew her. She was born at the old Reagan homestead, now known as Reagan Station, and received her education at Athens and later at Asheville, N. C. It was during her school days at Asheville that the civil war broke out, and she was unable to return to her home for several years. In 1868 she was married to James R. Love and to this union six children were born. Her husband died in 1885, leaving her with these small children and her untiring devotion in raising up a family of devoted Christian children has been the subject of comment for years. Two of her children, Dr. Hattie Love and Mrs. Tom Corry (Bessie Love) were missionaries in China for many years,Dr. Hattie Love still being engaged in this work. Mrs. J. W. Lowery and Mrs. Frank St. John, her other daughters, have been actively engaged in home missionary work in their own communities for many years.
Mrs. Love was the eldest member of the Sweetwater Methodist church and of it's Woman's Missionary Society, having been connected with this church for 58 years.
Mrs. Love had been a sufferer from rheumatism for years, but was not confined to her home and continued interest in everything about her until her late illness. Only the past fall, in spite of her 82 years, she accompanied her daughter, Dr. Hattie Love, on a motor trip to New Orleans and many other southern places, and enjoyed the trip to the fullest.
Mrs. Love was a sister to Major J. H. Reagan of Reagan Station, and besides him is survived by these children, Mrs. J. W. Lowery, Mrs. Frank St. John, Mrs. Tom Corry, Dr. Hattie Love, Mr. James Love and Mr. John Love; seven grandchildren, Frank Love St. John, Louise St. John, Love St John of Johnson City, Joe Walker Lowery, James R. Lowery, Julia Lowery. Worrell Love, Jas. Robert Love, John Thomas Love and Margaret Bell Love; the two great grandchildren are Frank Bowman and Mary Ellen St. John.
The old Love home in Sweetwater has been the mecca for years of the admiring friends of this esteemed lady, whose generous hospitality was dispensed in the old fashioned southern way. She has passed on, but the influence of her beautiful life will be felt for years to come.

---from: the Wednesday Janaury 6, 1926 issue of THE SWEETWATER NEWS.

JAMES ROBERT LOVE

dickwood2000hotmailcom — 31 May 2007 8:48:32 GMT

from the Chattanooga Times 12 November 1885: SWEETWATER, TENN.,--NOV 11.--Hon. James R. Love,member of the Legisla-ture from this county, died last night. He was one of the leading citizens of this section.

Gravestone Photo West View Cemetery

Phil_DiMatteo — 24 May 2007 1:58:27 GMT

I would like to have a volunteer take digital photos of gravestones in West View Cemetery in Seetwater, Monroe Co., TN for
Louise BOYKIN
Eugene and Mary BOYKIN
David and Maiden BOYKIN
Lydia and John CHILDRESS
Margaret LAVENDER
and any other Boykin stones that may be there.
Thank you, Phil Di Matteo; happydi@aol.com

McAllester

BYULIBRARY — 29 Aug 2006 6:12:47 GMT

I am in search of information about my great great grandfather. His name is Griffin Anderson McAllester. I have seen his name as McAllister. He was born in Monroe county but we have no other information about his ancestors. Please let me know if anyone has any additional information. Thanks.

Edwards/Blackston in Monroe County 1850

KathieStarr — 28 Apr 2007 3:23:55 GMT

I am looking for information on John W. Edwards b. 1810 in Blount Co, TN. He married Catharine Blackston in 1831 in Madisonville, Monroe Co, TN. They are listed on the 1850 Monroe Co Federal Census, but shortly thereafter moved to Iowa. They are my GGGrandparents. I am particularly interested to know their parents' names. If anyone has any info they can share on either John or Catharine, I'd really appreciate it.

MOSES family from Monroe County TN in the early/mid 1800's

ibmoses — 26 Jun 2006 11:22:23 GMT

Generation #1 Jacob Moses born 1687 died 1728 married Mary Lou Plau born 1689 died 1705

Generation #2 Jacob Joshua Moses born 1704 died 1751 married Rachel Klein-Stein born 1705 died 1751

Generation #3 Samuel Jahauei Moses born 1747 died 1833 married Sarah Francis??? born 1746 died 1803

Generation #4 Joshua Moses born 1797 in North Carolina and died 1880 married Sarah Samples in Blount County TN

Generation #5 Johnnie Moses born 1822 in Sevier County TN and died 1898 married Mary Polly Ann Morgan (daughter of James Morgan and Matilda Gallaway)

Generation #6
Samuel Moses born 1844 Monroe County TN and died 1922 married Altimer M. Tallent born 1842 died 1924 in Monroe County TN

Generation #7 John Joshua Moses born 1879 Monroe County TN died 1963 married (1) Bertha Akins Breedlove (2) Lovie J. Spears born 1884 Monroe County TN she died 1934...

Thanks for any help, information or tips...

Just wondering if any of these names jump right out at you, thanks for your time. I am sure you get tired of receiving messages from people like me who dont know where to start looking and are very overwhelmed...

Robert Moses
Southside Alabama
256-442-7541

Info about Paul Hicks Born in Sweetwater, TN in 1877

ElliottJohnson67 — 3 May 2007 8:21:17 GMT

I am interested in any information about Paul Hicks born in Sweetwater in 1877. I only have the year of birth from a birth record I found for a daughter Paula Eieen Hck born in Minneapolis, MN 09 Feb 1915. I would appreciate any information about Paul or any family members. Thanks

Descendants of Alexander McGhee

cprevinsv — 4 Apr 2007 3:27:51 GMT

I am trying to find information concerning the descendants of Dr. Alexander McGhee who died in 1841 in Blount County. At least one of his children lived in Monroe County. I believe that I descend from his son, Dr. John McGhee, but am looking for more proof.