Roane - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Miles Families in 1880 Roane Census

rparker0 — 2009-11-01 01:59:10Z

I am a Great Grandson of a George Murray of Roane County,TN

Re: Jehu Pope

DorisHaynes63 — 2009-10-24 02:32:46Z

Has the name of this book been posted? Would like to know.

My husband is a descendant of Jehu.

Doris

Re: Prices in TN

DorisHaynes63 — 2009-10-24 02:20:58Z

Contact me, I have lots of info for you on Price, Howard, Wright, etc.

haynesd@windstream.net

Doris

Re: Claude Harvey Chambers

carolinagal2 — 2009-10-22 16:45:58Z

Please inform me as to your need to have info about my Dad.
Do you live in the Louisville Ky area?

Re: Mizell/Meazel/ Myzel family of Roane co. TN.

thmizell134 — 2009-10-20 10:38:15Z

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James Early Schrimsher Compact Disc #114 Pin #675689 Pedigree
Sex: M

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Event(s)
Birth: 1842

Death: 10 Jun 1903

Loudon Co., TN
Burial: abt 13 Jun 1903

Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery

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Parents
Father: James Schrimsher Disc #114 Pin #675687
Mother: Nellie Woods Disc #114 Pin #675688

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Marriage(s)
Spouse: Emeline Disc #114 Pin #675845
Marriage:

Re: Mizell/Meazel/ Myzel family of Roane co. TN.

thmizell134 — 2009-10-20 10:24:47Z

I believe my family to be related to Calvin Mizell, but have little info on this. If you will email me at thmizell@yahoo.com, I will share with you what I have found
Thanks
Thomas

Re: Lucy Farr

egfarr — 2009-10-20 03:52:49Z

The parents of this Lucy Farr (b1896) are Daniel and Martha Wright Farr. She died in 1992.

Re: Willing to do lookups - Marriages of Roane County, Tenn (1801-1838)

bgTuckey — 2009-10-20 01:23:46Z

Thank you so much. That helps. I was wishing Backster family would be listed. I have been trying to locate his family. I know his mother was named Mary, but that is all.

Re: Willing to do lookups - Marriages of Roane County, Tenn (1801-1838)

RandallMcDaniel44 — 2009-10-20 01:16:57Z

Good evening Betty,

From te book:

1. Yes indeed, Backster married Mary Rodgers on that date. James Rogers was the Bondsman

2. No other McKnight members are listed in the book

3. No other Rodgers members are listed in the book

4. The Roger family members listed are: Anna, Archibald, Catey, James, Jenny, John, Matty, Peggy, Rhoda, Thomas, and Tyre

Good luck with your research!

Randy
Webster, Texas

Re: Willing to do lookups - Marriages of Roane County, Tenn (1801-1838)

bgTuckey — 2009-10-20 00:36:13Z

I am interested if Backster McKnight married to Mary Rodgers, Dec.28 1825. I hope there are other names mentioned. That is my ggggfather.
thank you in advance.
Betty

Re: Roane County Families

remarshall68 — 2009-10-05 15:26:20Z

Joseph,

Do you have a Nancy Clark 1825-1901 who married John Helton. I believe her father was James Clark b. 1801.

Thanks! robin_marshall@urscorp.com

Re: Roane County Families

PHauenstei — 2009-10-02 17:56:47Z

Could the Buck have been Burk?

Re: Joseph (1779-1860) & Betsy (ELLIS) MOSS

81214 — 2009-10-01 01:30:39Z

I have traced the Moss family back to Joseph and Betsy. Have not found his parents yet. I do have hers. James Melvern Moss, their son, and my father's grandfather,came to Texas from Roane Co.,Tenn. I also found Joseph in York Co,S.C.
Would love to trade any info on the family.
You can e-mail me at: jean11839@sbcglobal.net

Re: Roane County Families

Cherokeelostcub — 2009-09-30 13:54:34Z

Hi, I have been trying to find more information on my great-grandmother's side of the family in Roane, Tenn. My great- grandmother was Lennie Mae Selvage (Selvedge). Her siblings were Thomas George Washington b: Oct. 23, 1893 in Roane, Tenn. D: Oct. 15, 1965 in Lenior City Loudon, Tenn. Another brother was Robert Fisher Selvage born Dec. 1888 (I don't have a death date for him). My great-grandmother's parents were Joseph Selvage (Selvedge/ Selveage) b: Dec. 1869 & Nancy (Nannie) Fisher b: Jan. 1874.

If anyone has any information I would greatly appreciate it.

Re: Joseph (1779-1860) & Betsy (ELLIS) MOSS

candlemakingmommy — 2009-09-30 02:14:21Z

To jazzylady or to jean, I am a direct descendant of Joseph and Betsy. My email is candlemakingmommy@live.com. Would love to discuss info with anyone out there...

Re: Roane County Families

thomasknisely — 2009-09-11 22:15:10Z

I am searching for information on the Jones family in the Oliver Springs area. I descend through James B Jones and Rachel P West. I hit a road block to both lines. Thank you.

Re: Roane County Families

thomasknisely — 2009-09-11 22:14:39Z

I am searching for information on the Jones family in the Oliver Springs area. I descend through James B Jones and Rachel P West. I hit a road block to both lines. Thank you.

Did Mary Arms (sp?) marry Henry Hunt?

CharlesJohnson1112 — 2009-08-31 05:04:43Z

Is the Mary Arms (Armes) I'm searching for, born in July of 1850 in Tennessee, who married Henry Hunt and had children Fannie, James, Solaman, Robert, Mary and David Leonard in Brentwood, Williamson County, TN the Mary Arms related to barbara 423_1?

Charles Johnson

Philip Stevens family

mandp523 — 2009-05-09 17:43:22Z

Hello,
I am interested in the Philip Stevens family that was in Roane Co in 1830. He wrote his will in 1829, and am interested in a copy of the will. I have the WB and everything. Does anyone know how I may be able to obtain a copy of the will?
Thank you!

Rockwood Alumni Reunion - June 8 -14

Lhendri479 — 2009-06-20 00:03:06Z

Close-knit Rockwood alumni reunite

By JENNIFER RAYMOND

jraymond@roanecounty.com

Graduates of Rockwood High School will get a chance to come together this summer to reminisce about their days as a Rockwood Tiger with fellow classmates.

The sixth annual Rockwood High School Reunion will be June 8-14 at Rockwood First Baptist Church’s lake property.

“Anybody that went to school in Rockwood is invited, whether they graduated or not,” said Wayne Pugh, 1955 graduate and member of the RHS classmates steering committee.

Several in the committee have maintained contact over the years and decided to try and get several of the graduating classes together.

“You are meeting people you haven’t seen in 50 years,” Pugh said.

The reunions started out as a get-together of graduating classes of the 1950s and grew to include everyone because it garnered so much interest.

“It came about because Wayne had a dream,” Margaret “Mickey” Hickey-Shumate said.

Last year, about 400 to 500 people showed up during the weeklong event.

People come from all over.

“It has renewed our interest in this little town at the foot of the mountains,” Hickey-Shumate said.

Hickey-Shumate said it brings a lot of people back to the city and reminds them of times they had forgotten.

“We forget how fortunate we were to be born here,” she said.

The main reason for the reunion is simply to be together.

“At night when you think of the people you love, I think of these people,” Hickey-Shumate said.

Judy Giles joked, “I can’t get over how much we liked each other still.”

Mary Alexander Kau, class of ’56, added, “It’s just fun. I wouldn’t see these people during the normal course of time.”

Each year the committee makes phone calls, sends out e-mails and as many invitations as they can afford, about 1,500, but rely heavily on word of mouth.

“It’s like grass roots,” Kau said.

At this year’s event, the classes of 1969, 1959 and 1949 will hold their class reunions.

Lunch, catered by Junior’s Restaurant, will be served at 1 p.m. June 13.

A registration fee of $20 is needed to pay for the cost of the lunch.

“We break bread together,” Pugh said.

Kau has been gathering information on the graduated classes from 1920 to 1970, with help from Patsy Pierce, who graduated in 1944.

They are planning to make a list of everyone in those classes and name the valedictorian and salutatorian of each graduating class.

“To honor the brains,” Kau said.

At the reunion, they will also be honoring the 1976 Tennessee Champion Class A football team, Pugh said, as well as the 1947 team.

“It was a great team and there’s not many of them left,” he added.

A scholarship fund has also been set up by the group.

Last year, they presented a $500 scholarship to a Rockwood High School graduating senior.

This year they will present a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior.

An auction will also be held with proceeds going toward the purchase of folding chairs to be used at the next reunions.

They will have donated goods, handmade stools and chairs and paintings in the auction.

To register or for more information, contact Pugh at 354-4451 or visit their Web sites at www.orgsites.com/tn/rockwoodhighschoolclassmates or groups.yahoo.com/group/rockwoodtnclassmates.

Re: Cave Creek area of Roane County

gneolog — 2009-05-24 19:04:44Z

Brenda, if you are researching the Morris and Callison family of Roane Co., TN, then you must be descended from James Morris, son of Richard and Jane Callison Morris. I have info on lines of Richard and Jane and would love to share. Marilyn Hansen gneolog@aol.com

Re: Roane Co. Bacons

JLGermann — 2009-05-05 02:40:53Z

Dear Glenda,

Have your line in my Bacon's. Josiah J. is what I have for the name Elijah Josiah Bacon, who married Mary Tolliver. Josiah was son of Allen Stoke"s" not Stoker, Bacon. He was son of Drury Allen Bacon and his first wife, Mary (Polly) Stokes, daughter of Allen Stokes. Allen Stokes Bacon married Elizabeth Jackson, daughter of Josiah Jackson and Susannah Fuqua. Allen S. Bacon raised a large family in Roane County (11 children, but I don't know if all survived to adulthood.)

Drury Allen Bacon was the son of Col. Lydall Bacon and his wife, Mary Allen. Mary Allen's brother Drury Allen is likely the namesake for her son.

Does this help you?
JG

Re: Elijah & Pheba (FORD) ROWDEN

ST1416 — 2009-07-06 00:51:04Z

This is my husband's line and I have corresponded for several years with other Rowden researchers. I was given this info by one of them who found it in either a family Bible or family documents. I have it somewhere in my records who provided me with this info and will try to locate that, if you would like to have it. My source has been very reliable, so I have no reason to doubt them, as the other documentation that they have provided (other dates, graves, etc.) has been factual. Good luck in your continued research and let me know if I may assist you further. Sharon Tucker (ST316@aol.com)

Re: Elijah & Pheba (FORD) ROWDEN

ST1416 — 2009-07-02 21:50:19Z

I found this old posting. Elijah Rowden is buried with his first wife, Celia Hughes, in Cedar Co., Missouri in Lindley Prairie Cemetery. Evidently, theirs is an unmarked grave as it is not listed on the cemetery records. Sharon

Re: Mitchell AHART (1830 TN>KY 1850)

ST1416 — 2009-07-02 21:48:07Z

I found this old posting and do not know if you are still researching, but Ezekial Rowden, son of Elijah Rowden was married (briefly) to a Frances E. (Robertson) Ahart, before she married him. She was the daughter of Andrew Robertson and she was born 22 Mar 1830 in TN. Don't know if this fits in your line or not. Sharon

Re: Mrs. Joseph--Susannah (ADAMS) ROWDEN

ST1416 — 2009-07-02 21:44:42Z

I found this old posting. Don't know if you are still interested, but Susanna "Suckey" Adams was the daughter of
Robet Adams, b. 1720-1730 Fairfax Co., VA, m. Mourning Pigg (b. ca. 1720 King and Queen, VA) 1755 in Albermarle Co.,VA died 1783 Pittsylvania, VA. I have further info on this line back to the 1600's if you are still interested.
Sharon

Re: Robert & Eva (Stallings) Galyon, MO

RedVdub1 — 2009-08-24 12:19:23Z

Your Robert Gallion was my father's brother (George Tipton Galyon sr.). Their parents were Reese Franklin and Fannie Mae Vinson Galyon. My own father thought his father's name was Robert and I think that was because Reese went by the nickname of "Little Bob" probably because his father's name was Robert Franklin Galyon.

I do have a photograph of "Reese Franklin Galyon" and his wife Fannie Mae Vinson. Fannie's photo looks to me like she was about 18 years old at the time while Reese's photo was taken ca. 1916. Send me an email at redvdub1@aol.com and I will send you the photographs. I would also be interested to know what you have re photos of the family.

George Tipton Galyon jr.

Re: James Monroe Cash/Cash family

cashfam5 — 2009-06-14 03:13:53Z

Correction....

James Monroe CASH b. 1826 Roane/Rhea(later Meigs) Co. TN border was married to Sarah "Emiline" FORD, not Hardeman. She was a daughter of Edmond Ford Jr. They went to Cedar Co. MO by 1850, Miller Co. MO ca. 1854 and then back to Meigs Co. TN by 1860 where James "Monroe" Cash served in the Confederate 5th Tenn. Cavalry in the Civil War. By the 1878 they were in Warren Co. TN where Monroe and Emiline died in 1900, near Daylight, TN. The younger ones wenton to Fannin Co. Texas by 1880-1 and out into North West Texas. This was a traveling group! Allied names are: GIBSON, ROWDEN, RENFROW, FORD, McGILL/MAGILL, HARDIN, ALEXANDER, BLACKWELL, DUNCAN, POWERS, JONES among others.

Jemima Keith Died in Roane 1836-37 - Where buried.

jimnerma — 2009-06-30 23:42:38Z

Looking for burial place of Jemima Keith who died as a widow in Roane 1836-37. Mother of son, Middleton, and daughter, Denisia, mentioned in her 1836 Will.

Also is there any single Roane Co. cemetery where other older Keiths aare buried?

Thanks,
Jim Williams

Lois/Louisa Branham parents

kbirddallas — 2009-08-17 19:49:47Z

I'm researching Lois/Louisa Branham born Roane Co., TN, abt Mar 1821 (per 1900 census). She married James W Fuller in Roane Co in 1841. The marriage record has her as Lois Branham. I'm looking for her parents. There appears to have been another Lois Branham in Roane Co., TN who married a Robinson in 1829. I don't know which one or if either one is the daughter "Lowis" mentioned in Benjamin Branham's will dated Oct 1822.

Re: George & Nancy (ELDRIDGE) IRWIN m.1821 (need death info)

odlewood — 2009-06-22 21:37:29Z

Greetings,

Yes, we have information on this family.

Please write to odlewood@aol.com.

Kindly,
susie

Re: George & Nancy (ELDRIDGE) IRWIN m.1821 (need death info)

odlewood — 2009-06-22 21:35:45Z

Greetings,

Yes, I have information on this family.

Please write to odlewood@aol.com.

Kindly,
susie

Alfred Evans born 1823 in TN

barbaraberardi1 — 2009-07-10 19:27:22Z

I’m searching for the identity of the parents of my gr-gr- grandfather, Alfred Evans. He married Mary Margaret Lovelace/Loveless on 8-10-1841 in Fayette Co., IL. They were both born in TN. She was born in Knoxville, TN. I don’t know which county in TN he was born. I’ve been searching for Alfred’s parents for a long time. Does anyone know who his parents might be? I have been concentrating on Overton Co., Fentress Co.,or Roane Co. TN simply because there seems to be some connection there. I’d appreciate any help that you could provide.

Barbara Trueblood Berardi

Re: Robert & Eva (Stallings) Galyon, MO

roseannnebrumit — 2009-08-24 03:26:09Z

Jim Galyon, my cousin, when he passed away gave me a lot of old pictures. I sure would like to find our some history on these. I have also heard that George Tipton Galyon may have a picture of my dad's father (Robert Galyon). My dad was Robert Galyon Jr.

Re: East Family

bestlovedbooks — 2009-05-08 18:19:51Z

My grandmother was Nora Bell East Carney (1886-1952). Her parents were John "Jack" East (1855-1930) and (Virginia) Clementine "Tiny" Underwood East (1861-1924). I have a copy of John & Clementine's marriage license, 1860. 1840. and 1880 census reports. Jack East's father, Alonzo served on both sides during the Civil War. First as a confederate, then he was captured, and finished the war as a private in the Union Army. I have a copy of the widow's benefits his wife Emeline drew. If you let me know I will attach these documents.

Searching for Eldridge ancestors

nikkiee46 — 2009-07-02 22:23:38Z

My husband's grandfather was Luther Maurice Eldridge. He lived in and around Swifton,AR from the late 1800's to 1946. He had 5 wives. Linnie Billingsley, Florence Cavins,Cora Hiser,Eva Baston, and Jessie Mahan. Most of his children were by Jessie. Lones, Kemmel, Fay, Dovie, Nina, and Glenna. He had some step-siblings. I think his father was named John. If you can provide a lead to this family line, I would appreciate it.
Nikkie Eldridge
Fayetteville, AR
nxe001@uark.edu

Re: McPHERSON & JOHNSON 1825

MaryLewis250 — 2009-05-17 21:23:23Z

I have Alexander McPherson, son of Barton McPherson and Elizabeth McPherson (who were first cousins). My great-great grandmother, Sarah McPherson Witten, was Alexander's sister.

There are other Johnsons involved with this family. Could Alexander and Serena have been cousins?

Will exchange information.

Re: Elijah & Pheba (FORD) ROWDEN

Nichola49 — 2009-07-05 16:03:29Z

Thank You. May I ask how you happened to know. My husband and I made several trips to Cedar County where his great grandfather lived and we couldn't find anything. Nichola Rowden

Re: Estate Records of George W. Easter

tinafields43 — 2009-08-22 22:25:29Z

Do you have any other information on Elizabeth Galyon? She was my Great-Great Grandmother and I am having difficulty finding information.

Re: Terrence & Polly (LITTLETON) MILLER

tinafields43 — 2009-08-22 22:09:44Z

Henry Clay Ward and Rebecca Irene Green Ward were my great grandparents. Their son, Wilburn Hurley Ward was my Grandfather. I would be happy to share information!

Crowder Family Reunion

preacherbob423 — 2009-07-09 17:37:04Z

The Crowder family from Blount County, Tennessee will have a family reunion/lunch on Saturday, July 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 400 S. Court Street, Maryville. The church's phone number is (865) 983-1281.

The local contacts are Ann Hunt (865) 856-3744 and Janice Ramos (865) 984-8038.

All friends and members of the Crowder family are invited to attend. Please help spread the word and let everyone know about the reunion. Thanks.

Bob Kastens

Re: Davis Family - Roane County, TN

carolsanders1_1 — 2009-06-06 22:13:24Z

DOES SALINA =ELIZABETH DAVIS OR WILLIAM DAVIS HELP

Re: Is is Marney or Raybourn who married Robert Burns?

silvrii1 — 2009-05-30 14:34:48Z

Robert BURNS m Mary Raybourn 16 feb 1854.
Surity by Ezekil Jinkins
Marrige by John S King JP
Roane County TN marriage book 2 308-309 bond and license

Re: Hembree, Pettit, Willhite surnames

silvrii1 — 2009-06-20 19:52:45Z

Your information states:
Their son Joel Bird Hembree b 26 Nov 1804 in Roane County, Tn d 11 Apr 1860 in Whittenburg, Greene, Mo m Sarah "Sally" Willhite b 20 Mar 1809 in Tn, probably Roane County d aft 1880 in Mo; Father John Willhite/Wilhoit b abt 1783 m Letta "Lettie",an Indian maiden, b abt 1785 in Tennessee. Family records state that she lived in the hills in Roane County, Tn. John and Lettie had several children: Mary "Polly" (wife of) Col Joel Hembree (family records record he was a cousin to Joel Bird), Sarah wife of Joel Bird Hembree.

I wanted to share what I have found in the records of Roane Co, TN.
Sarah Willhite was the sister of mary "Polly "Willhite and daughter of Elijah Wilhite, he was b abt 1778 Washington Co, NC . Have court record that summons them to court to testify in a case for Elijah Wilhite, (their Father) Mary (Polly) did NOT marry Col Joel Hembree. She had 3 children by him out of wedlock and he went to court to legitimize and give them his name. They were Amanda Melvina, Nancy Caroline and Joel Dallas. ( 26 Oct 1847)

Re: East Family

JackE3738 — 2009-05-08 19:13:38Z

Thanks you so much for the email. Clementine "Tiny" East and Jack East were my great grandparents. I never knew them but my aunts talked about them alot.
They were not fond of either of them, but especially did not like John "Jack" East. They said he used to run foxes all night and sleep during the day. He was very stingy, they said. When my grandfather, Joe East grew up he had to buy his "Freedom" because as his father reasoned, he was losing a farm hand.
I would love to have copies of the documents you described and hear more about your grandmother. My name is Jack East and My son is Jack East Jr.
Jack East
20782 Forestwood Drive
Strongsville, OH 44149
216-574-8973 (work)
440-238-0493 (Home)

Re: East Family

JackE3738 — 2009-05-08 19:11:35Z

Re: Roane County Families

vlynnrobinson1949 — 2009-08-17 00:46:48Z

looking for information on Obadiah Cooper , he's listed on the 1850 census in Monroe Co, In. think he was visiting. He was from Roane Co, Tn. He was at Charles Robinson's residence during the census.

Drury Robinson b. 1806? also lived in Roane Co, TN.

vlynn_robinson@yahoo.com

Re: Lower Family TN, Hassler, Roane County, TN

crowed159 — 2009-08-09 15:41:15Z

I am a decendent of the James R.(Robert) Crow that married Armedia Hassler, mention on page 3 of the Hassler family record. It seems within a few years after James R. Crow married Armedia, he married a widow named White. Did Armedia and James Robert have children, and what happened to Armedia after the apparent divorce?
Thanks,
Don Crowe

Re: Abraham Abel Crow - North Carolina

crowed159 — 2009-08-09 13:33:16Z

I just found your post. I am a decendant of James Crow. I was born in Roane County, TN. My father added the e to the Crow name. He was born Thomas Earnest Crow and born in Roane County too. I would like to get a copy of James Crow's will.
Thanks,
Don Martin Crowe, 3/20/40.
Pell City, AL

Re: LOONEY

DonnaHisel — 2009-07-08 00:59:08Z

Hi, my name is Donna and I have been looking for Hettie for a long time. You may have something here. You posted this in 1998. Have you found out anything new.

Donna
dkhisel@gmail.com