Overton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Honey Springs Cemetery in Overton County

shmilybrandon — 3 Sep 2008 1:43:30 GMT

Does anyone know who would keep a listing of the burials in this cemetery? I'm trying to find out where my great-grandmother is buried so we can get a stone on her grave. Any help you can provide, I would greatly appreciate it.

Will of Isham Bilbrey?

bkwhitlock1 — 4 Sep 2008 4:51:25 GMT

Does anyone know if there is a will recorded in Overton County for Isham? I'm trying to get documentation for an application for the DAR. Any info on his daughter Pasha/Patience and Benton Bilbrey? Thanks!

Nelma Reba Ledbetter

tresacherryking — 30 Aug 2008 3:12:45 GMT

Looking for info on Nelma Reba Garrett married Bethel Cordell Ledbetter lived in Garrett Town In Monroe,Tn

John Sherman Linder

jennyc2711 — 30 Aug 2008 4:23:16 GMT

I am searching for stories and copies of photos of my G-Great Grandfather John Sherman Linder and any other family members that you may have.
Thank You,
JennyC2711@yahoo.com

Leonard Davis of Tennessee

Ginger Ramsey Davis — 8 Apr 2004 4:33:58 GMT

I am looking for information on Leonard Davis born 1825 Tenn. died between 1870-1880 in Missouri. I was told his father was William Davis who's father is Leonard Davis. The elder Leonard Davis who died between Jan 1 1828 and April 1828 in Overton County (will of Leonard). Does anyone have any connections to my Davis'? or any ideas??

Thanks,
Ginger

Civil War in Overton County

connie adams — 27 Aug 2003 10:29:27 GMT

In the Overton County History Newsletter from Spring of 1999, there was an article submitted by Richard M. Mitchell. This article on page 8, states there were FIVE Union Army privates from the Overton County Area.(Military Men)
DOES ANY ONE KNOW WHO THEY WERE? I could use some help if any one has this information.

Raines Family

TurkeyCreekTom — 22 Aug 2008 10:45:19 GMT

Any information out there on a Raines or Rains Family of the Overton County area?

Charley Cox/Nancy Jane Stover

LouanneLove — 20 Aug 2008 11:56:41 GMT

Desparately seeking descendants of Charley Cox 1852-1935 and Nancy Jane Stover (1847-1920). Children were William A. (m X), Kitty (m Sells), Flora (m Sells), Amelia (m Grogan), Mary (unmarried), Nancy Ellen (m Sells), Cindy J (Reagan).

Nancy Ellen was my grandmother.

Thanks for any and all help. Louanne

Brown Family 1820's

engineer156 — 27 Jun 2007 12:47:16 GMT

My great great grandmother Lavina Brown was born in Overton County in 1823. The family moved to McLean County, Illinois in 1826 or 1827. Lavina's parent's names were William and I think Frances (but I can't prove it). There is a cemetery record for a William Brown 1778 - 1845 and a Frances Brown 1780 - 1840 in Woodford County, Illinois and I strongly suspect that these are Lavina's parents. The Brown Family members were friends with the Carlock Family and there were some intermarriages. The 1820 Overton County census shows two William Browns. I don't know which one is my ancestor. I have records indicating that my William Brown was a "pioneer preacher from Tennessee." I am seeking whatever family and land ownership records might be available from Overton County. Thanks in advance for any help you may provide.

Grace

dylansmama — 21 Aug 2008 12:53:35 GMT

I am researching Graces that moved from Tennessee to Missouri. My great great Grandfather was Nathaniel Grace. He was born Abt 1840 in Tennessee. I can not find anything on him. He was married to Emily Stallions (also seen as Stratton and Stallings) in Morgan County, Missouri. They were married 13 August 1868. Their children were Francis Marion, William, J.W., Isabell, Martha and Charley. Francis married Susan M. Thruston. Her death certificate shows her father being John Stallions.

I have found a website http://southerngrace.anniegms.com/nathanielgrace.htm
about a Nathaniel Grace and his family. I would love to find information that will tie my Nathaniel Grace in with them. My family has hit a major brick wall with Grandpa Nathaniel (dad says they called him Grandpa Than). He was married to a Mary Elizabeth Crenshaw 15 Jan 1860 in Benton County, Missouri. He was found living with an older brother or cousin, William (17) when he was 11 and a 12 year old Sarah (married Francis Marion Crenshaw). The family was headed by a Squire Glen Grace. This was in the 1850 District 5, Barry, Missouri census. 1870 census he is in Buffalo Township, Morgan County, Missouri with wife Emily. I have not been able to find any information on his parents. Nathaniel was not listed in 1880 Buffalo Township, Morgan County, Missouri Census with his children and wife, Emily.

Any information connected to him would be greatly appreciated!!

Victoria Grace

TILLMAN LEDBETTER

schiro — 29 Oct 2003 4:56:25 GMT

Seeking information on Tillman LEDBETTER who may have been born in Overton Co. TN in the 1850/60's..Family migrated to Arkansas by 1873.

Any information would be great,

Patricia Schiro
schiro@gte.net

Mary E. BEATY/John A. FOWLER

Marty — 17 Aug 2002 6:41:31 GMT

Trying to find information on Mary E. Beaty who had a dau. Rhoda Belle b. 1902 by a Griffin man. Mary later married John A. Fowler. John died on Jim Robbin's place before 1934. Mary supposedly died in KY.

Rhoda married Isaac Jacob "Jake" Garrett. They had Versie, Veachel, Velma, Cindy, Ethel, Jewel, Hollis, Owen, Hollis and Willie. Jake is buried in the Taylor Crossroads Community. They lived just around Jaybird above the forks of Big Eagle Creek. Jake's parents were Thomas Garrett and Nancy Holt Garrett. Need information on any of these folks. Thanks

Re. book in Overton County Library

Geoffrey Speck — 22 Nov 2006 1:57:29 GMT

Does anyone know if I could purchase the book Speck-Our Family History which is available in the Overton County Library.

Kuntzweiler

morobin69 — 6 Aug 2008 7:23:08 GMT

is there any Kuntzweiler's in this?
Dean Kuntzweiler Was my Dad.

William/Samuel Dillon

Paula Swallows Stover — 22 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

In OVERTON CO, TN: Seeking info on SAMUEL DILLON who was the son of WILLIAM DILLON. Samuel was born around 1800 or before. Any help appreciated on any DILLON in OVERTON CO.

Evans, Archibald

Connie Scott — 9 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Evans, Archibald born in Overton Co. Tenn, 1810.
Married Nancy Hinds about 1830 and stayed in Tenn.
until 1835 or 36. Left and went to Ky. I am looking for
the parents of Archibald Evans and if he had any siblings.
Died in Arkansas 1888. Thanks

Connie Scott

Ferrell Ferrill

Francene Jones — 4 Oct 2001 10:45:18 GMT

Is there anyone doing research on this surname from Overton county?

Copeland/Bilbrey

LarryLarsen71 — 25 Jul 2008 7:21:38 GMT

Hello my name is Larry.I emailing you regards your Copeland family. I have been trying to link my Ishmael Copeland for sometime. I do know he was in Overton with some different land dealings. I also know he is connected to Esau Copeland and his wife Elizabeth Bilbrey. My Ishamel Copeland married a Holly M ?, last name I am guessing is Bilbrey. The reason why I say that is I know for sure she was born in 1822, in Tn. I have also copies of an old Copeland bible probably dating about 125 years old with birth dates and names. In the bible it list Esau's and his wife with the correct dates as the one posted several times on ancestry.com and also lists a Clarinda (Clarisa) Copeland born 1797 in the bible as well. I notice also there was a Holly born 1828 married to a George Goulden. I was curious what source anybody might have to link them together with George Goulden. There is also several other names in the bible, I beleive one is the child of Esau. Hope to anybody might have any info on this family, that might shed some light.

ISHMAEL & ESAU COPELAND

LarryLarsen71 — 25 Jan 2007 6:51:33 GMT

LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON ESAU AND ISHMAEL COPELAND. I DO KNOW ISHMAEL IS RELATED TO ESAU BUT DONT KNOW HOW. ESAU IS LISTED IN THE COPELAND BIBLE WITH ISHMAEL. ANY INFO WOULD BE GREAT. THANKS LARRY

Stewarts in Overton

Hilton Hunt — 23 Jul 2002 9:41:41 GMT

I am lookling for information on the children of Jonn Stewart and Margaret Copeland. The children were born in Overton
County and are as follows: Amanda Stewart, b. August 11, 1830.
Mary A. "Polly" Stewart, b. August 09, 1832.
Sarah Melissa Stewart.,b. June 28, 1835.
Christopher Columbus Stewart, b. November 30, 1837.
John Americus Stewart, b. November 28, 1840.
Benjamin Hansford Stewart, b. April 22, 1843.
William Jefferson "Buff" Stewart, b. September 20, 1846.
Samuel Kimbell Stewart, b. October 15, 1848.
Any help is appreciated.

Robert W. Miller ~ Mary B. Phillips

TurkeyCreekTom — 19 Jul 2008 9:03:18 GMT

Any information as to the parents of Robert W. Miller, who married Mary B. Phillips. They left Overton County in 1920's. Had sons Haskell, Perry Lester and other children.

West

Judy_Reustle — 22 Jun 2001 4:47:40 GMT

Isaac Jefferson West b. 1819 Overton Co., TN., md. Priscilla (surname unknown). Two children b. in TN then family to Lawrence Co., MO. 1849. Needing parents of Isaac Jefferson West and marriage record of Isaac and Priscilla.

Old Family Bible Found

Ronnie — 11 Jul 2005 7:42:13 GMT

My Aunt had an old family bible, while visiting we went through all of our familys personal papers from Overton County. My Aunt Katies bible has TONS of obituary clippings, I just wanted to know if anyone was interested in these. Some of the names include
Mr. Shirley F. Oakley. Obie Poston, Herbert Haskell Neal, Lester Poston, Agnes Poston,Willett,Bobbie Hammons,Pearl Hargis, Hollis Dillon, Hazel Mathews, Fred Reed, Hillis Dillon Oakley, Rebecca Taylor Hubbard, Thomas Irma Deck, Willie Starns, Montie Eldridge.
There are also some newspaper clipping for Marriage Licenses but no dates Some ceremony clippings and a Murder of Dr. Ford clipping also a lot of in remembrance cards. Alot of these have other Overton and area Names listed. If you are interested please email me at yankee_queen77@yahoo.com. I will scan and send them to you.

Nancy Jane Phipps

TurkeyCreekTom — 10 Jul 2008 7:17:30 GMT

Anyone know the parents or any siblings of Nancy Jane Miller b. about 1862-66 and married James Henderson Phipps?

Billy Glen Reagan

Reynolds_Reynolds — 10 Jul 2008 4:34:46 GMT

I am searching for info on Billy Glen Reagan, probably born in the 1970's. I would like to learn when, where and how he died and where he is buried. His father was Johnnie Edward Reagan b.October 26, 1943, d. May 25, 2003. Johnnie's obit states that Billy Glen preceeded him in death. Billy's mother is Norma Faye Johnson, Reagan, Abston, still living. Billy's siblings are: Margaret Michelle Reagan b.July 22, 1973, d.February 25, 2006, George Christopher Reagan b.April 13, 1972, d. April 15, 2004, Johnnie Dewayne Reagan and Melissa Diane Reagan. Billy's grandmother, Freelie Pearl Reynolds Johnson b.July 28, 1927, d.July 31, 1996, was my dad's sister. I have tried to no avail to contact Faye. Please Help.

McDonald's

Rasb1028 — 11 Mar 2008 7:08:24 GMT

Can someone tell if Winnie C. Jackson married John Robert McDonald OR John Rooker McDonald? My grandfather is Floyd Gordon McDonald. The Overton County Roll Call Book list him as the son of John Robert McDonald and Winnie Jackson. I have seen it on the internet listed as John Rooker McDonald.

WINNINGHAM-GARRETT

rgarret142 — 6 Jul 2008 12:47:01 GMT

Looking for birth,death & spouse info on the children of Porter Valentine & Addie Mae (Garrett) Winningham. I show there were 13 of them but have no other info.

Family of Wilson Conner and Frances Ledbetter

clajam — 6 Jul 2008 3:46:16 GMT

Can anyone help me find information about this family during their time in Overton County?

Baker Family

Elizabeth — 6 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Census 1820 lists Abraham Baker and Christley Baker. War of 1812 Pension for Isaac Pate records his marriage in 1817 to Elizabeth Baker. Searching for a James Baker, married to Elizabeth Randolph, and died in Overton County. This James was born in 1755 in Culpeper, VA. Probable sons were James Randolph Baker, Charles Baker, John Baker and Elizabeth, who married Isaac Pate. Would appreciate any information about these individuals. Elizabeth

Hamilton Brown

Joyce Cook — 27 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Hamilton Brown died in Clay County, Tenn., formerly Overton County, about 1925. His family bible was sold at auction and purchased by Chatt Brown. Does anyone have knowlege of this bible or where to locate it. Message previously printed but I gave an incorrect e-mail address. Joyce Cook

James W. Wright

AnnaWilliams994 — 22 Jun 2001 12:55:33 GMT

Seeking info on James W. Wright he was in Ov CO Tn Abstracts
of land entries 1834-1856 all info would be appreciated

Isham Bilbrey

bkwhitlock1 — 23 Dec 2007 5:17:15 GMT

Does anyone know exactly where Isham and Ruth Bilbrey are buried? Is it Putnam or Overton County and in what cemetery? Gotten coniflicting/confusing info. Read that the DAR placed a marker on his grave but can't remember where I found that info.

TESTEMENT

PatsyT1 — 6 Aug 2001 4:06:58 GMT

In search of William Peter TESTEMENT/TESTERMAN b. 4/1850 in Tn.,( Williams parent were George Hamliton TESTEMENT and Lidda LIVSEY) first married a Sarah PHILLIPS on 10/20/1880. Need to find out who there children where and who where Sarah's parents? William married Lou Ellen/Ella NEWBERRY on 10/15/1892. Would like to know where William is buried?
What happen to Sarah? Where is Sarah buried? Any information will be appreciated.
Thanks
Patsy

Halfacre/ Harvey/ Kirkpatrick/ Poore

kevlpoore — 29 Aug 2007 2:37:15 GMT

I'm very interested in getting in contact with the children of Leo Halfacre and Vannie Poore Halfacre, and children of Howard Harvey and Della Poore, or William Kirkpatrick and Linda Poore (all who would be my cousins). Any help would be appreciated.

JANE TESTAMENT

Carlotta A Eland — 11 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I have heard stories that my great-great grandfather (John Thomas Hall) fathered an illegitimate child with a woman by the name of Jane Testament in about 1875. They were living in Overton or Putnam County at the time. Any information on Jane's child (I think it was a little girl) or any links to the Testament or Hall family would be appreciated.

Moses Phillips (b 1783) & Sarah Pitts

tim jeffers — 9 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking to verify or contradict a link to the parents of Moses Phillips (b 1783, NC) who married Sarah Pitts & came to Overton co with their clan around 1820. i found a geneology on genforum from 1997 that claimed that Moses was the brother of William Phillips, Jr, and traces the line back through
William Phillips, Sr (b 1749, Rowan co, NC)
son of
Reuben Phillips (b 1725, Cecil Co, MD)
son of
Thomas Phillips, Jr
son of
Thomas Phillips, Sr
[i have been able to contact the person who submitted this entry - i'm afraid that she may have changed email addresses in the past couple years]

I had heard before that Moses' clan that lived mainly out in Columbia Hill & Pine Hollow was not connected to William Jr & Sr who, i think, lived in town (Monterey). Can anyone give any evidence either way?

tim

Date of origin of Overton Co??

Charlyne Hampton — 7 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Will someone e-mail me the date of origin of Overton Co. I am looking for CLARKs known to be in TN c 1802-1836.
One of the first things you see on some county homepages is this date. Saves a lot of time if it wasn't even created until after the dates you are seaking.

Annie Phillips - TN

clannom148 — 5 Apr 2008 6:04:00 GMT

Annie Phillips was a daughter of James Pierce Phillips and Elizabeth Poston Phillips. Annie was born abt. 1838 Overton Co., TN. She married a Mr. Harris.

Does anyone know this Annie Phillips who married Mr. Harris? I need to know his first name, children, etc. Thank you.

Calvin Shelton Hix

cahaden — 5 Jun 2008 1:00:18 GMT

I am searching for any information on Calvin Shelton Hix, born ABT 1832, in Tennessee. He was married to Cathering T. Fleming and had at least one daughter Matilda.

John and Sarah J Smith, Overton Co

s10lady1 — 30 May 2008 3:01:35 GMT

I am looking for info on this family
1880 census Overton Co
JNO Smith age 35
Sarah age 26
JNO age 4
Juda age 3
Alex age 10 months

1900 Census Pickett Co

John J born 1840
Sarah J born 1851
John born 1875
Juda A born 1876
Sarah J born 1881
Mary A born 1883
James P born 1886
Nancy M born 1888
William H born 1892

I found Sarah Jane Smith Overton County died 1910 file 67682

I believe James also went by the name Burke

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

JOHN M. HUGHS

Walt Schumacher — 13 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Overton County

Looking for info, (DOB, Date of Death, personal) on
Col John Madison Hughs (later became Hughes).
Was in Civil War with 25th TN Infantry

Daniel

lmic2 — 18 Oct 2001 4:13:05 GMT

Robert Daniel b. ca 1829 married Drucilla Daniels b. ca. 1834. Robert was the son of Crawford Daniel and Elizabeth Meigs. Drucilla was the daughter of Ellis Daniels and Delila Thomas.
Children of Robert and Drucilla:

Josiah b. 1853
Delila (Elmira) b. ca 1857 Overton, Tn m. Thomas Holt
William W. b. 1859
Alvira b. 1862 m. Nash?
Susan B. b. 1863 m. Presley?
John M. b. 1865
Martha Jane b. 1868 m. Anderson
Mary b. 1873
Robert Winfield b. 1874
Porter b. 1875
Laura b. 1879

Thanks!

Worleys in Overton

Larry Joe Worley — 15 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on Worley/Whorley in Overton before 1863
and info on Whorley Branch [creek]

Overton Deed around 1912 for Willis Duncan, deceased

akunkel1 — 4 May 2008 5:50:05 GMT

My grandpa Willis (Henry Wilson) Duncan died Feb. 1912 intestate, leaving a young wife Demerice and three young sons as well as three older Duncan sons from a first marriage to a Norris lady.

I believe the deed would have left a house and maybe some land to John Duncan and his wife, Susie Duncan. If anyone can send that copy of this deed to me, I will pay for your trouble. Thanks! Ann Duncan Kunkel in Wisconsin...akunkel@tds.net

Taylor, Haws, Richardson, Garrett, Duncan, Easterly

akunkel1 — 4 May 2008 5:43:06 GMT

There is mention of a deed in Overton Deed Bk F, page 67:
Where John and Frances Taylor of Hanover Co. VA for "love and affection to Edmund J. Taylor" mentions estate of James Haws late of Overton Co. deceased. Aug. 8, 1829.
Could anyone do a lookup on this deed. I believe the Edmund Taylor is my grgrgrandpa, the father of Hezekiah Taylor of Overton/Pickett Co. I'm wondering if the deed mentions relationship of this John and Frances to Edmund????

I believe James Haws may have been a Methodist Minister who later moved to Sumner TN and died there in the early 1800's. Would one of the kind folks around Livingston please copy this deed and email it to me. Thanks so much!
Ann Duncan Kunkel in Wisconsin......akunkel@tds.net

David Alexander Verbel (Verble)

karolynve — 4 May 2008 4:17:30 GMT

Does anyone have information about David Alexander Verble. He was my GGgrandfather and my GGgrandmother was a slave called Leathy or Letha. I'm interested in finding out more about Leathy.

World War 1

AnnaWilliams222 — 25 Nov 2007 1:41:17 GMT

Is there someone that can tell me where i can find draft registeration world war 1 for George Allen Wright
Think you
Anna

Allred in Overton Co Tn in 1870

Kerry Marshall — 5 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

John J Alred (Allred) is on Pg 282 of 1870 Overton Tn Census
He is 67 yrs, b in N.C. & Sarah age 37 b in Il. & children: Louis, Viola, Elizabeth, Cathrine, Sarah A., Tennessee, James. Looking for anyone decended from this family or that knows who they are. I think they may be my G.G. GP. John is also in 1880 census,pg 32, E.D. 86 living w/ his son John. Any info appreciated.

kerry at klm@anent.com

Frank "Willson", Wilson of Overton County...Lived in Fentress County

Ruth "Wilson" Walsingham — 11 Mar 2004 1:55:10 GMT

All early records I've found to date have the last name spelled Willson.
And later everything changed to Wilson.
Tom (Thomas) Willson (b)1864 Tn & Mary Jones (b)1861 Tn(m) in 1879 in Overton County.
This union produced 5 sons.
Frank Wilson (b) 11/23/1885 Overton Co (d)1968
Henry Wilson (b) 1899
Shug Wilson (b) 1890 Stowers Tennessee, Morgan County (d) approx 1932 in Wilder, Fentress County...this is my grandfather. (m) Lennie "Jodie" Burks
Keeler Wilson (b) ?
Ky Willson (b) ? (m) Jannie Burks (as written on their marriage license) 10/17/1918 in Fentress Co. I knew her as Aunt Jenny McCoy. She later (m) Lonzo McCoy.

I need help finding my family & filling in a lot of question marks. If anyone knows anything regarding this family please reply. I'm fairly sure they all lived in or around Wilder. My grandfather is buried there. And I know Frank & Shug both worked for the Fentress Coal & Coke Company there also.
I would love to know more about Tom & Mary, my ggrandparents. Any info at all would be greatly appreciated !!!!

Hilham Plantation?

onlymostlydead — 24 Apr 2008 11:04:37 GMT

Does anyone know if there was a plantation in or around Hilham in Overton County? The timeframe would have been the early 1800s. I'm researching the Simeon Hinds family and there is a claim that the family lived on the Hilham Plantation. Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks.

looking for Stinson info

Susan Houck — 24 Jul 2006 8:31:15 GMT

I am searching for Stinsons in the area. I found Aaron in the 1860, 70, and 80 census in Overton County, Tenn. census.
I believe his wife, Jemima died after the 1860 census. I am assuming Aaron died between 1880-1900.
I am looking for deathdates and obituaries or any information on these two individuals.
I have some of their children:
Isaac, Cathering, Elizabeth, Nancy, and Mary J. I do not know their married names.
Please help!
Susan

Family History-Smith

Abrahm_S — 10 Apr 2008 11:55:03 GMT

I am doing my family history and would like to verify and find more information. My father, William Neil Smith, is the son of Neil Smith of Overton, Tennessee. Apparently, Neil Smith was born on April 1, 1921, and apparently Neil Smith is the son of William or Billy Smith and Grant Stover. Grant Stover is apparently the daughter of Joseph Henderson Stover and Clarinda Gates (Cindy) Parrott. I am trying to verify this information and find more information. Could anyone point me to any resources that may have any useful information for me?

Benjamin Smith

tjlhere — 28 Oct 2001 4:04:45 GMT

Lokking for any info on this family they moved between KY and TN possibly including Overton.
Descendants of Ben Smith

1 Ben Smith 1820 - 1864
. +Mahalia Sweet 1824 - 1900 m: Abt. 1840
...... 2 [1] Henderson Smith 1841 - 1926
.......... +Samantha Jane Burk 1837 - Dead
...... *2nd Wife of [1] Henderson Smith:
.......... +Betsy Pitman
...... 2 Elijah Smith 1843 - Dead
...... 2 Nancy Smith 1846 -
.......... +Hiram Smith
...... 2 Emerson Smith 1848 - Dead
.......... +Sarilda Gardner
...... 2 William R. Smith 1851 - 1893
.......... +Creasie Hill 1866 -
...... 2 Redmon Smith 1853 -
.......... +Martha J. Saving
...... 2 John Granville Smith 1856 -
.......... +Sullivan Leme Anne Western
...... 2 Hayden Smith 1858 - 1929
.......... +Margaret Ann Adams
...... 2 Martha Smith 1862 -
...... 2 Polly Smith 1864 -
.......... +T.H. Hatfield m: 1908

Elizabeth Phillips - TN

clannom148 — 5 Apr 2008 6:07:44 GMT

My ancestor Elizabeth Phillips was a daughter of James Pierce Phillips and Elizabeth Poston Phillips. Elizabeh was born abt. 1840 Overton Co., TN. She married Charles W. Upchurch.

I am searching for information on Charles W. Upchurch, birth date, death date, children, etc.

Does anyone recognize these names? I would like to know what happened to this family.

My e-mail is clannom@fuse.net.
Thank you.

Samantha Phillips - TN

clannom148 — 5 Apr 2008 6:00:22 GMT

Samantha Phillips was a daughter of James Pierce Phillips and Elizabeth Poston Phillips. Samantha was born about 1836, Overton Co., TN. She married George Washington Richardson.

They had one known child: Mary Richardson. Nothing is known about this family. More children?

Does anyone recognize these names? I would like to know what happened to this family.

My e-mail is clannom@fuse.net.
Thank you.

Octavia Phillips - TN

clannom148 — 5 Apr 2008 5:55:52 GMT

Octavia Phillips was a daughter of James Pierce Phillips and Elizabeth Poston Phillips. Octavia was born about 1830, Overton Co., TN. She married William Gordon born abt. 1835.

They had three known children: John born abt. 2854, James born abt. 1856 and Martha born about 1859.

Does anyone recognize these names? I would like to know what happened to this family.

My e-mail is clannom@fuse.net.
Thank you.

Peek, James ?

David L Webb — 26 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

1)Looking for info about James Peek b.?/1792 to David Peek & Jane Martin d.?/1858. James apparently married someone with the name ?Pauline?, 1st then he married Cerena Lane, he also was seeing Susie Underwood.

Does anyone have information about how many children,their names if any, of James Peek??

2)Also looking for info about the parents of David Peek b.?/1758 in Pittsylvania Co., VA d.?/1809 who married Jane Martin..

3)Looking for info about John Lea Webb b.?. father of Thomas Rosincranse Webb. whos descendent is my grandpa Daniel Golden Webb who married Myrtly Enzor Reed..

If any one can help,it would be greatly appreciated..

swallows/Hammock

rdthornton2001 — 11 Nov 2003 7:03:47 GMT

Hi I am looking for info on Frances Hammock of Nc Daughter of John Hammock who where from watauga co Nc if anyone out htere can find them on a cenus that would be appreacated n NC I also am researching Mary Martin her fater was noah and her mother was a Arsena hitchcock from vanburen co TN

Overton Tn circuit court minutes 1848..Lookup Please

shelley367 — 31 Mar 2008 1:09:46 GMT

Can someone look and transcribe what this says?
INDEX

OVERTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

CIRCUIT COURT MINUTES

1848 -

DANIEL, Ellis - 179

DANIEL, John - 178, 179

DANIEL, John Sr. - 357

DANIEL, John M. - 356, 357

DANIEL, William - 97

DANIEL, William A. - 455, 456

PAGE NUMBERS CORRESPOND TO PAGE NUMBERS IN THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Jennings in Overton Co., Tenn.

lineageseeker — 16 Dec 2001 1:24:17 GMT

Am seeking info on the family of Samuel Bonafil Jennings who was married in Overton Co and had children: Thomas Hilton; Samuel Kennedy; Charles Lawson; William Alexander; Ezekiel Melmon; James McMurtry; Jetson Franklin; Martha Jane; Henry Orvil; and John Martin.

William Franklin

Mairlyn Nelson — 1 Aug 2006 3:32:39 GMT

I am responding to messages left by Evelyn Smotherman and Sherry Henke several years ago regarding William Franklin that married Louisa Taylor and then her sister Eliza Taylor. His son William Cullom was my gggrandfather. I would love to hear from Evelyn and Sherry and anyone else who has any info. Please email me at mairlyn@earthlink.net, and I'll share all the info that I have.

Franklin& smith

ESmotherman — 4 Mar 2004 7:10:45 GMT

I'm searching for a William Franklin b.abt 1838 m. Louisa Taylor and second wife is Eliza (Roark) (Taylor).children by first wife is,John T. ,b.abt.1861, Mary F.,b.1859,d.1924,she married Tom Webb. Amandab.1869.
children by second wife was, William Cullom,b1872, Lilly Mae,b.1871,d.1970, Overton County.
Also looking for a Ottis Smith, b.1900, his mother was Tenny A. Smith,b.about 1895 who married a Koger and had Two children Esterb. 1914 and Billy b.1913.

stinson,dillon,burgess,dial,chilton

jgrandcourt — 29 Feb 2004 3:17:44 GMT

researching these names thru my mother-in-law lela stinson burgess.am interested in communicating with anyone about these names in overton co. lela is living with her daughter and myself in colorado she has a great memory of her time .born in 1913 in overton county. the stinson-neely's still own land next to dale hollw lake
thanks

Riley/Miller in Overton Co, TN

Katy Whittington — 1 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Trying to locate:

Isaac Riley, Overton Co., TN 1830 & 1832 Census, also
Alexander Miller, Overton Co., TN 1830 & 1832 Census. Need
to see who was in their household, spouses, children, etc.

Any information at all would be appreciated. Willing to share all I have.

Katy Whittington

henry lea,mary webb,john lea webb

jiharris53112 — 9 Apr 2004 2:41:51 GMT

my gggrandfather was john lea webb the son of henry lea and mary webb. he was born in 1832. his wife was mary jane dillon.john and mary jane are buried at clay springs cemetery.i would like any information on mary webb.also john lea webb was killed in civil war but i cannot find any information on this.

Bailey Owens, 1812-1884

elainetillery — 23 Mar 2008 2:00:22 GMT

I really could use someone's help please. I am researching my paternal GGgrandfather Bailey Owens b. 1812, Livingston, Overton, TN d. 04 Jan 1884, Burkesville, Cumberland, KY. If anyone living near Burkesville could look up his Civil War documents I would greatly appreciate the effort. I believe Bailey was a private for the UNION. Please email me directly at elainetillery@cox.net

Thank you in advance.

Blythe, Harris of Tn & Tx

sandybsmith — 2 Jul 2007 6:06:19 GMT

Sidon Blythe, b abt 1837 in Tn, moved to Parker and Grayson County, Tx ca. 1860. 1870 Parker Co, Tx census lists wife, Nancy R A (maiden name unkn) b 1844 Tn, daughter M J age 4 and son Thomas age 1. The only other Sidon I've ever been able to find is Sidon John Harris, father of Elizabeth "Betsy" Jane Harris, who married a Blythe. Can anyone help me find a connection? This has been an 18 month-old puzzle.

HARRIS IN 1820 OVERTON TN CENSUS

alicemechler — 24 Mar 2005 4:25:15 GMT

Can anyone identily the family listed below? I have inserted possible names from my family's searches, but would like to know more.....MUCH more!

Any insight would be appreciated

1820 Overton Co., TN Census

Sedon Harris (Head of Household) Sidon?
1 male under 10 (John)
1 male 10-16 (?)
1 male 16-18 (David)
1 male 18-26 (Alfred?)
1 male 26-45 Sidon (Sedon) b. 1780 - age 40

2 female under 10 (Elizabeth Jane and ?)
3 female 16-26 (???)

Langford/Lankford's NC to TN

RoyChadwick61 — 30 Jan 2007 1:47:22 GMT

Looking for info on a Thomas Langford/Lankford brn abt 1778 NC,d,unk. I believe he was in the areas of Smith/White/Overton Co abt 1804 when his son Vachel was brn,and also my GGfather Silas Langford was brn abt 1812. I believe that Thomas's wife was Phebe/Pheobe last name unk.
Any info would be appreciated.
Roy.

HELP PLEASE!Cravens in Overton

Rachel Donnelly — 29 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Pleasant Cravens and Cathern Whitehead (or Shitehead) had a son named Noah Cravens in 1860. I don't think they were married. I need help in following my line. There is Cherokee in my line.

county farm cemetery

Linda_Isabell — 22 Jun 2001 11:09:51 GMT

Looking for location of the County Farm Cemetery that is in Overton County, Tn. I have been told that my great grandmother, Nancy E. Gunnels was buried there. Have searched several places and can't find any records of people that was buried in this cemetery. Does anyone have this information. I am also looking for buriel site of my ggg-grandparents, Buckner Ledbetter and Tabitha Jones Ledbetter.

Overton County Roll Call Book

AnnaWilliams59 — 9 Mar 2008 6:17:05 GMT

Would some one do a lookup for Mary Belle Williams death date in the Roll Call Book .she is buried at the Williams Cem .in Overton County,Tn Think you
Anna

John Daniel family from Overton Tn 1850 to Washington Il 1860

shelley367 — 10 Mar 2008 1:47:36 GMT

1860 Washington Il
John Daniel 63 SC
Avis? 54 Tn
Flora M. 26 SC
Martha M. 9 Tn
Frona S? 3 Il

Next household is:
Elias Daniel 23 Tn
Martha 30 Ky

DANIEL, John d. 2? Sept. 1869, aged about 64 yrs. OLD SALEM CEMETERY
Section 20, Lively Grove Township
Washington County, Illinois

Hanging Limb Cemetery

JohnnyB325 — 4 Mar 2008 7:47:04 GMT

Could someone please give me directions to Hanging Limb Cemetery? I am planning to be in the area Thursday and would like to visit it as some of my ancestors are buried there.

Thanks,
John

John McAdams family Overton County Tennessee 1820

tcmcadams — 3 Mar 2008 8:07:30 GMT

I am searching for information about descendants of a John mcAdams family of Overton county Tennessee in 1820. In the 1820 federal census of Overton county: A male over 45, one male 10 to 16 years, one female between 26 and 45, one female between 10 and 26, four children under 10 (two boys, two girls). Our McAdams family of Walker County Texas (Huntsville, Texas) believes we are related to this family. We would like to locate descendants of this family.
thanks. Thomas McAdams tcmcadams@sbcglobal.net

Overton Co. Ties to Presidential Race

tennesseegray — 26 Feb 2008 2:46:11 GMT

Someone sent me a link to this, noticed Overton County was mentioned:

http://www.wargs.com/political/obama.html

Looking for town of Booz, Tennessee

MMudroch — 29 Jun 2004 7:46:30 GMT

I am researching Birdine Henderson Lawson born Mar 03, 1830 in Booz, Overton Co., Tennessee.

Can anyone tell me exactly where Booz is or was located.
I have looked high and low but cannot find it.

It once had a Post Office 1896- 1922 but the location of it was not known. See: http://www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/pubsvs/postoff1.htm#b

There are several World War 1 veterans from there shown in these following webpages:
http://www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/pubsvs/ww1over1.htm
http://www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/pubsvs/ww1over2.htm
http://www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/pubsvs/ww1put2.htm

Please email me.
Thank You. Marty

Cemetery Listings

mstop38 — 16 Feb 2008 3:39:15 GMT

Can someone do a lookup in Cemetery Book's of Overton Co. for a Manvera Snow, death would have been between 1870-1880. Really need info if avaliable,have a big problem in our family file. Thanks to anyone for assistance.

John Dillard ELDRIDGE

Harold Lea Fiske — 21 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Would like to exchange information on the two families of John Dillard ELDRIDGE, b. abt 1844, a son of Calvin Morgan ELDRIDGE (26 Aug 1821- 2 Feb 1908) and Gooly Denton MEDLOCK of Oak Hill.

Descendants of Erasmus McCormick (1854-1928)

Jim McCormick — 4 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

archibald hays

sherry hays thornton — 18 Jan 2006 6:12:43 GMT

I have no prof that Archibald Hays is my gr gr grandfather. It is all speculation and such. Archibald and Neomia Wilson Hays had a son by the name of Joseph b 1851 in livingston, Overton County, Tn. My gr grandfather by the same name , bithdate and place of birth matches. My gr grandfather's mother's name was Neomia Wilson. My fr grandfather names his second son Archibald and one of his daughters Neomia. So..........That is pretty much what I've been going on. I reivec info that someone else had speculated that ARchibald Sr. and a Melissa Thompson could be the parents of ARchibald and possibly Celia Hayes Wilson, though they have no proof either. My Hays line from my gr grandfather back is very illusive. I have no idea where theycame from, but I am still looking. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks,,
Sherry Hays Thornton

Burgess Family, 1830-1912, Overton Co.

user876563 — 2 Feb 2008 2:44:05 GMT

Looking for any information on Edward, Thomas F., Andrew James, and Jesse Thomas Burgess. They lived in Overton Co. from at least 1830 through 1912 and owned property near Mitchell's Creek.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Overton & the Civil War

Jim McCormick — 12 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am writing the history of my family (descendants of Tench McCormick: Erastus McCormick married Martha Jane Burton around 1878) and am looking for information concerning Overton County during the Civil War and would be most grateful for any help in answering the following questions:

1. Was Overton County more or less equally divided in its sympathies for and agains secession? I understand that Eastern TN was largely pro-Union, owing to the low numbers of slaves and cotton plantations in that region, and that in nearby Scott, Morgan, and Fentress counties pro-Unionist sentiment surfaced in 1861. Was this true of Overton as well?
2. Is Overton considered part of the Cumberland Plateau, or is it geographically different?
3. When Union forces occupied East TN in the fall of 1863, did Overton County fall under Union control? If no, when were Confederate forces no longer in control of Overton?
4. Was Overton County a "no man's land" like much of the surrounding area due to the predations of partisan guerillas such as "Tinker" Dave Beatty and Champ Ferguson?

Thanks for any help, including referring me to a more appropriate forum for these questions.
Jim McCormick

Oak Hill Institute Frank David Gilliland & Elihu Wells

WellsReed — 4 Feb 2008 2:22:32 GMT

Overton County Tennessee USA
Oak Hill Institute
Session of 1882-83
Elihu Wells was the Secretary and Treasurer.
Was Frank David Gilliland ever a Trustee Oak Hill Institute?
What was the blood relationship between
Frank David Gilliland (1843/1923) & Elihu Wells (1830/1910)?
Who are the current Board of Trustees?
Thank You
WellsReed@aol.com

Overtons in Lake Eerie

mgw61 — 31 Jan 2008 1:24:31 GMT

My branch of the Overtons in Cambridge,England were in correspondence with Overtons in Lake Eerie in the 1930s and 1940s. Who might they have been?
Mark Ward margarwar@hotmail.co.uk

Looking for information on Ella Gibbons b.1874 d.1943 married to Benjamin T. Farris (Pharis)

kimmeco4 — 25 Jan 2008 3:22:21 GMT

I am looking for information on my great-grandmother Ella Gibbons. She also went by the name Winnie. She was married to my great-grandfather Benjamin Tot Farris. The name was originally spelled (Pharis) but was changed in the early 1900's. They had 7 children, Odis, Herman, Carlis, Thomas, Lester, Gertrude, Simmie. I am specifically trying to find information on Ella's parents and her Native American heritage. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!

Ephraim Hammock Family

Chesapeake1217 — 14 Jan 2008 4:06:53 GMT

Anyyone else researching this line please contact me so we can exchange information.I have been researching this line for 2 years. Email me at Chesapeake1217@gmail.com

Gypsy Colony? in Early Overton/Fentress Co. TN Boswell, Madewell et.al.?

VicLeeGeno — 13 Jan 2008 10:02:48 GMT

This message will be posted to several lists, so I apologize if you receive this message more than once. On the Boswell list, there has been some discussion of Boswell gypsy origins. In Albert R. Hogue's History of Fentress Co. TN 1916, the ancestor of the Madewell's was from Egypt, arriving in 1795. Perhaps this was a polite way of calling him a gypsy. As I understand the origin of gypsy is Egytian. Supposedly, gypsy's claimed they were from Egypt. Both of these families were very early settlers in what is today Fentress Co. TN. What I would like to know is 1. Does anyone know of any oral or written history about a group of gypsy's settling in this part of Tennessee? 2. Does the Boswell or Madewell group have a Surname DNA study set up? 3. If so, does the haleogroup have a concentration is what is today Iraq/Iran? the supposed origin of gypsys.

MUDDY POND!

TurkeyCreekTom — 8 Jan 2008 6:25:21 GMT

How long has the community of Muddy Pond been called by that name?
As a small boy, I remember visiting in the area and I don't remember it being called Muddy Pond.
Also is the Campground Cemetery the major cemetery.
I know Campground Cemetery is called by different names, but the marker says Campground.

The name "Sweat"

Rasb1028 — 6 Jan 2008 2:56:57 GMT

Does anyone know the origin of the name "Sweat"? This is my maiden name and have always wondered where the origin came from or what country. I saw somewhere that it is a Irish origin, but I have been unable to verify this. If there is anyone out there that knows the origin or how I may obtain this information, I will be grateful for any information that you are willing to pass to me. My father's father (my Grandfather)was John Wesley Sweat, my father was Willie D.(Bill) Sweat. I am from Overton County, TN. living now in Chattanooga, TN. There were several Sweat's in Overton county,but do not have access to anyone or the information that I woould like to have concerning the Sweat origin. If anyone can help me, I really would appreciate it. My name is Ann (Sweat) Thurman.

"Wagon Ford"

JWGarrett65 — 23 Dec 2007 5:33:52 GMT

Hello list,

In 1817 Joshua Garrott purchased land frm Buckley Walker in Overton County on Obeds river..near "wagon ford".
Anyone have any idea where where "wagon ford" could have been?
Was it a road?

Thanks

SHERRILL family

48MEB — 23 Mar 2002 6:09:18 GMT

I am looking for information about the descendants of John Sherrill, b. abt 1756 in Rowan Co., NC. He m. Sarah ?. John died Nov 18, 1823 in Overton Co., TN. thank you, marti

Cemeteries in Muddy Pond

imaquila — 28 Dec 2007 6:12:03 GMT

I'm researching a Padgett/Paget family that lived in the Muddy Pond area sometime between the 1880 census and the 1900 census. I've found information online that suggests that Olive Padgett/Paget died in Muddy Pond but I have no dates. Can someone direct me to the most likely cemeteries to begin my search?

Your help would be greatly appreciated!

William Wesley Chilton

Cantrell4128 — 26 Dec 2007 1:55:21 GMT

My Great granfater was William Henry Chilton . Where does illiam Wesley come > I hnow he was married 2 times . WC Chilton

Payne family

MaryAshley51 — 22 Dec 2007 5:33:45 GMT

Looking for any info on the parents or family of Armstead Payne (b. 1807 TN). Mother was named Mary (possibly Little), name of father unknown. These are 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

Any info greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Bilbrey, Benton and Patience

bkwhitlock1 — 19 Dec 2007 5:41:07 GMT

Does anyone know where Benton and Patience Bilbrey are buried? Does the Polk Bilbrey Cemetery go by any other names? (I was told that people call it by a few different names but they didn't say what)

1850 census: Francis Daniel listed in two districts?

shelley367 — 15 Dec 2007 7:49:34 GMT

Is this the same person:
1850 Overton Tn Dist 7

Francis Daniel 25 SC
Living at home with parents Ellis and Delia Daniel and family that includes brother William 22 SC

AND then:

1850 Overton Tn Dist 7
Francis Daniel 25 SC
Jane 25
Martha 4
Batheah 2
William 8 months
William 22 SC (assume brother of Francis)

1860 United States Federal Census
about Francis Daniel
Name: Francis Daniel
Age in 1860: 35
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: South Carolina
Home in 1860: District 2, Warren, Kentucky
Gender: Male
Post Office: Bowling Green
Value of real estate:
Household Members: Name Age
Francis Daniel 35
Jane Daniel 35
Martha Daniel 14
Bethia Daniel 13
William Daniel 10
Montgomery Daniel 8
Wade Daniel 6
Finis Daniel 3
Josephine Daniel 3

1860: Christian, Kentucky
Wm Daniel 31 born Tn
R Daniel 31 (maiden name Harp)
Thos N Daniel 7
A Daniel 5
C M Daniel 3
R W Daniel 3.12

Peak

bcgentry — 12 Dec 2007 7:24:27 GMT

I am looking for information on a John Peak and wife Mary Unknown. They and several children are listed in the 1880 Overton Co. TN census. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Creed Garrett

LouanneLove — 3 Dec 2007 12:42:30 GMT

I have seen it stated that Creed Garrett died 25 May 1889, but I've never seen a source for that information. Can anyone tell me where that date came from so that I can get a copy?

Thanks for any help.

Overton County Roll Call book

bamayer — 13 Dec 2007 2:07:25 GMT

Trying to find out about Gary D. Norris, the author of the "Overton County Roll Call." The book is a cemetery reading for many cemeteries in Overton County. I ordered a copy of the book back in October but have not received it and I am hoping someone can help me get in contact with Mr. Norris.
John