Roane - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Davis Family - Roane County, TN

mdavis1211 — 15 Jul 2008 8:34:02 GMT

Am working on the most frustrating parts of my genealogy research - my grandfather's family. Here is what I know of the line:

Melinda Davis Simmons - (me) - b. 12/11/1957 - Parkersburg, WVa.
Father: Evan Garland Davis - b. 9/21/1920 - Petros, TN

Father: Sam Davis - b. 2/22/1892 - Roane Cty, TN
Mother: Willie E Foster - b. 11/23/1902 - Petros, TN
(My great-grandmother was a Roberts - Ida
Ann (Lewis Foster) - grand-daughter of
William Monroe Roberts)

Some of my dad's research before he died - coupled with some family "stories" led him to believe that Sam's mother was a woman named Samantha Clowers - who died when Sam was about 5 and that his father - who might have been Jim or Houston or something like that - married again and had more children.

Does this ring a bell with anyone?

Martha FRYE/FRY TAYLOR

corso56 — 7 Jul 2008 1:16:00 GMT

Martha FRYE/FRY TAYLOR was married to my ggg grandfather Sion TAYLOR.and they lived in Roane County around 1880's. He died that year, but I don't know what happened to her after he died. Both were found in the 1880 Roane county census. He was a railroad Engineer. Any information would be appreciated.

Roane County Families

TinaLNealon — 11 Jul 2001 11:14:14 GMT

I am/have researched all of the above surnames. All of these surnames have descendants in Roane County at one time or another. On some families, I have a lot of info, on others, very little. I would love to hear from anyone who is/was researching any of these surnames.

The one I am working on right now is the Leffew line. Most interested in anyone with info regarding Joseph Leffew, who married Mary Etta Jones. Joseph is listed under Jerusha Leffew (Sterling's widow) in the 1880 Roane Census as her son. But, he was born to late to have belonged to Sterling. Quite a mystery for me and would love to know about anyone with ties to this line.

Ruth Faye Bullens Jarnagin Obit

mabeone — 29 Jun 2008 12:55:29 GMT

Mrs. Ruth Faye Bullens Jarnagin, age 87 of Stuart, and formerly of Bluff City, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County.

She was born in Roane County, Tennessee on August 31, 1920 to the late Jackson and Elsie Cash Bullens.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jarnagin was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Lester Jarnagin; a son, Thomas Jack Jarnagin; two sisters and two half-brothers.

She attended Fairystone Baptist Church, and was a retired bank teller.

Mrs. Jarnagin is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria Angie Dunn and James T. Dunn, III of Stuart, Gail McLean of Denham Springs, Louisiana and Darlene and Bill Raines of Lincoln, Montana; 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Reese Shipley of San Diego, California and Jackie Fritz of Dillon, South Carolina.

Funeral services for Mrs. Jarnagin will be held Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor Jim Dunn officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in the Mountain Home National Cemetery in Tennessee. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

Martinsville Bulletin 28 June 2008

Wright Family / Brenson (?)

Shannon Stewart — 23 Oct 2002 7:04:35 GMT

I am searching for my great grandmothers parents and siblings who were named Wright and were from Harriman Tennessee. My great-grandmother's name was Bessie Wright b) 1914, she had a sister named Dealy (sp?) and a sister named Elsie who married a man by the name of Cole Harmon. There were approximately 10 children. I am also looking for the father of Bessie's daughter, named Mildred "Mickey" Lee Brenson (ABT 1932-1935). His name was never given to the family and both (Bessie and Mildred) passed away without giving up the info. Mildred was raised for a time by the Wright family. Anyone know these people or this family? Hard to fill in the blanks so, any help would be appreciated.

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

DonEldridge38 — 23 Mar 2004 11:22:24 GMT

GEORGE IRWIN mrd Nancy Eldridge in Roane Co on September 13, 1821. According to US Census, he was born about 1799 in VA. He appears with Nancy and family in the 1850 US Census but not in 1860. Does someone know when he died and where he is buried. Also interested in date of death for Nancy. Will glady share my findings.

Mecklenburg Co., NC to Roane Co., TN

RandallBaker1 — 8 Jun 2008 7:14:22 GMT

My ancestro, Michael Baker, arrived in Roane County, TN in 1805 (or soon before). At that time, his appears to be the only Baker household in the county. I don't know the maiden name of his wife, Frances/Fanny, but they apparently moved to Roane County from North Carolina. In those days, it was the norm for people to move in groups of family and/or acquaintances, but with the little information I have it's difficult to determine who else might have migrated to Roane Co. with my ancestors.

So...what I'm interested in knowing is if there are other researchers whose families may have come to Roane Co. from Mecklenburg Co., NC around the 1805 time period, or earlier. If so, it might be possible to determine a pattern or group of families that may have migrated together to Tennessee.

Thanks,
Randall Baker

Abston, McElroy

vitatoes — 1 Mar 2007 8:45:33 GMT

I'm hoping that someone can help me on these surnames. My husband's grandparents were Stephen Robert Abston and Maude M. McElroy. I have "Rob" in the 1900 census in Roane county, Tennessee (Civil District 13); he was born in January 1891 - his parents were Charles Alexander Abston and Celia I. Hedgecoth. I THINK I have Maude also in the 1900 census of Roane county, Tennessee; but I'm not certain. In this census I found a Andy (Andrew?) McElroy married to a Becky (Rebecca according to the 1910 census) with the following children: James G., born June 1883; Andrew J., born September 1886; Wylie M., born 1890; Mande M., born September 1893 (this is the one that I think may be Maude); Emma E., born June 1895; Ethel and Athel (twins - a girl and boy) born November 1897 and Birtie, born October 1899. This family also lived in Civil District 13, Roane county Tennessee.

In the 1930 census "Rob's" name is listed as Robert S. Abston with a wife Maude M. In this census are listed four daughters - the youngest being my husband's mother, Thelma Nadine Abston.

Is there anyone who can tell me if I have the right McElroy family? The 1930 census of Roane county, Tennessee claims that there were no McElroy's in the area; so I am assuming that they moved from the area by the time of the 1930 census.

Breazeale research

Mike Brazeal — 15 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Researching Breazeale name from Roane Co. abt. 1800-1855

BRASHER/DALY/LYLES/NELSON

hellomlu38 — 29 Jan 2004 3:48:22 GMT

John E. NELSON m Mary "Polly" Daley m 1815 Roane Co., TN. Seeking parents of John E. & Mary, and information on descendants who may have stayed in area when others moved West in 1868 & 1895. John & Mary's children:
1. William Dayton born 1815 Roane m Martha "Patsy" Ives; Can't find their son Franklin D. & wife Sara; son Thomas who
married Sarah (she died in KS, he returned to Roane & remarried, had several more children); daughter Mary Elizabeth who married Joseph Lyles.
2. Franklin B. who married Mary Ann "Polly" Davis and their children Lucinda J., Nancy C., James B., Martha, Thomas, Doctor A.
3. Angeline married William Silvey who was killed in Civil War. "Lost" their children Eliza, Elizabeth Ann, Mary Frances, Rhoda, Sarah Louisa, Clarissa, Melinda, Alpha.
4. Martha married Lorenzo Dow Brashears. Seek their children Samuel m Delilah May, John, William, Robert.
5. Elizabeth V. married Christopher Columbus "Lum" Howard, one known child, Tempy (?Temperance).
6. Mary "Molly" married William W. Williams. Ch Joe and Bill moved to Pittsburg Co., OK with their mother Molly who remarried Bill Gray. Was Bill Williams killed Civil War?
7. John Haywood Nelson married Nancy Elizabeth Giles. Have most of their descendants, who are scattered throughout U.S.
What happened to Nancy's brother Christopher Columbus Giles?

GW Short, born 1815 married Eliza Parks

kendallek — 23 Apr 2008 2:37:58 GMT

My brick wall on the short side continues to be the parents of my 3x great-grandfather George Washington Short. I know that he was born in 1815 in Tennessee (at least, so say the censuses). He married Eliza Parks and had quite a few children, among them John Short, my 2x gg.

Any hints on how I might proceed to find his parents? Censuses from his youth only list the father. Hints lead to a link with Willis Short, but not as a child, maybe a cousin?

Thanks in advance!

Ollis Family of Roane County

dbogrouch1 — 5 May 2008 1:35:04 GMT

Am looking for Descendants of George Ollis son of Boston and Barbary Ollis. Boston died 1835. Barbary then moved to Missouri

Please email direct dbogrouch@yahoo.com

I have quite a bit of information on Boston's other children

Golliher

Jannice — 8 Aug 2001 2:16:27 GMT

Tina While looking through the various boards we came across the one you have posted for Golliher. It turns out that you have several of my relatives listed. I would enjoy hearing from you to share information.

Thank you.

carter and henry family of roane county tenn

pasty161 — 28 Apr 2008 5:01:00 GMT

trying to find family tree or history.

Golliher/Gallaher

TinaLNealon — 11 Jul 2001 11:14:14 GMT

Researching for a friend. If anyone has these Gallaher/Golliher people, please email or post here!

Harris Brantley Gallaher b. about 1795 in NC (according to Census) married Celia Hatfield in Roane County, Tennessee on Dec. 2, 1822. Child King. (1850 Meigs County Census)

King Gallaher b. about 1829, married Jane ?, she was born about 1830 according to 1850 and 1860 Meigs County Census.

Three children were: Henry, Garland and Elizabeth.

Henry married Maranda Maupin (according to a family Bible), they had son Jessie Epps, born 02/25/1871 and died 06/12/1930.

Jessie Epps married Mary Elizabeth Matheny, she was born 05/06/1871 and died 04/06/1929. They had 7 children:

Jasper Madison, Lenoria, Isaac, Susie, Anna Lee, Lorenda and John William.

Jasper married Ruth Maebelle Helton.

Any help would be appreciated.

Uncle Mitt's Country Store on Daysville Mountain

sharonlynnwilliams64 — 13 Mar 2007 3:49:00 GMT

I am hoping some one might remember a little country store on Daysville Mountain on Hwy 70 near Westel. It was owned by George "Mitt" LeQuire he owned it for years there but now has been burnt down. I would like to find some pictures and info on the store or the family who owned it. Mitt was my Grandma Pearl's brother. If you might know of someone who knew it please let me know.

Sharon Frady Williams
NC

Henry Johnson (b.11 May 1817) married Martha M.(b. 28 Jun 1819) of Roane Co., TN and Greene Co., Missouri

lewiscj7 — 27 Apr 2008 9:36:18 GMT

I am Looking for marriage information for Henry Johnson (b.11 May 1817, d.30 Jul 1973) and Martha M. (b. 28 Jun 1819, d. 7 Apr 1885). They lived in Roane Co., TN in 1850.
1850 Census
Henry Johnson 34
Martha M. 32
Lorinda 10
John 8
Louisa 5
Nancy 2
All born in TN, except Martha M. born in Missouri.
I can not find their marriage date, or what her maiden name was. Her being from Missouri complicates this somewhat. If you have any ideas, any help at all would be appreciated.

Chris Lewis
joannelewis2@msn.com

LOWER, SULLINS

Linda Walker — 3 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on WILLIAM LOWER, b. 1815, Tennessee and NANCY SULLINS, b. 1822, Roane County, TN. They were married on July 14, 1842 in Roane County, TN.

AMY KEESEE & THOMAS GREEN

bebygray — 17 Oct 2005 5:48:40 GMT

THIS IS MY DIRECT LINE AND THERE IS NO MISTAKE IN AMY KEESEES NAME, CHECK SNYDER ROBERTS "ROOTS OF ROANE" FOR A BRIEF RUNDOWN ON THIS FAMILYS HISTORY IN ROANE COUNTY.
BEV GRAY

BAILEY, DAVID GEORGE b 1892

Dawn Warner Bailey — 4 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking info on David George Bailey b 1892, Harriman, Roane Co, TN. Believe his parents were Thomas Bailey (d 1939?) and Matilda Powell. David G married Josie M Akins/Atkins b 15 Dec 1892, Loudon Co, TN d/o Thomas (?) Akins & Martha Thornberg?? Any help appreciated.

MILLICAN, MILLIGAN

Linda Oatman — 27 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for anyone with MILLICAN or MILLIGAN roots or links. I believe some if not all to be part of a family from Anderson Co., TN, some of whom went to Roane, Rhea, and Blount Counties.

Roane Surnames

Sandy Eskew — 12 Feb 2004 2:41:05 GMT

All the Surnames are from Roane Co., TN. Would love to hear from anyone researching these or anyone connected to these folks.
Genealogy Web page:
http://www.greencis.net/~sandysq/index.htm

pooles/scarbros

Tim Cullen — 18 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My relatives are originally from Roane County. "Big" John Scarbro and Robert Poole were my maternal greatgrandfather and maternal grandfather, respectively. The question is - where did "Big John" come from, and who is his father? Any information would be helpful and appreciated greatly.

Tim Cullen

RILEY, WALKER, BEAN

Becky — 10 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching John RILEY, son of Samuel RILEY and Gu-Lu-Sti-Yu. John RILEY married Susan "Sookey" WALKER in Roane Co., and had children: Jane "Jennie", Felix, Nannie, Sallie, Perlony, Susan, Samuel, Melinda, Rebecca McNair, Laura, John McNary. Jane "Jennie" RILEY married William BEAN from Alabama.

I am looking for any information on birth dates of any of these people, death dates, or any information on where Susan "Sookey" WALKER was from. Any Information would be greatly appreciated.

MOORE of Roane Co., TN War of 1812

@@CCS1101@aol.com — 13 Nov 2005 8:29:34 GMT

Smith Sisters' Marriages

HGrisso — 25 Mar 2008 9:15:14 GMT

Looking for any information on the possible marriages for these two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Smith b. ca1858 and Martha Jane Smith b. ca1860.

Obituary look up/cemetery look up

staceyinsumter — 23 Oct 2007 3:47:49 GMT

I am trying to locate my Great Grandfather's Obituary is someone able to do a look up? Also, Could someone please help me find where he was buried? He passed away approximately 30 years before I was born and now all of his children have passed as well. I was told his grave was in Rockwood or Harriman and at a old country church, family member that passed this information to me couldn't remember they did say other family was buried at same cemetery I do not know if the other family members are Coffman's or not.
His Name was:

John Coffman
born abt 1836
Died abt 1936

I hope someone can help me with this I am very new to this and my Mother passed away this year and I promised her I would trace our family tree so my daughter would know things about her family, my daughter was in Iraq when my Mother passed away and wasn't able to come home.

Thank you

GODDARD FAMILY IN ROANE CO TN

tn_nanny — 10 Oct 2007 10:14:41 GMT

J.P. GODDARD AND HIS WIFE DOLLIE ARE BURIED IN WILLARD CEM HWY TENN29 BETWEEN HARRIMAN AND MIDTOWN. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THEIR DATES AND INFORMATION ON THIS FAMILY.
LINDA

William Barnett

Sandra Fry — 13 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Does anyone have any information on the William Barnett that is mention several times in the History of Roane and different writings.
Researching, Barnett, Hassler, West, Mongomery,Henry

Snow, Hankins

mstop38 — 21 Feb 2008 4:43:44 GMT

Need to know the parent's of Minerva Hankins that married James M Snow in Roane Co.in 1852, James is my gggrandfather and have all family info on their children, but have been unable to locate Minerva's parents. I would appreciate info so much.

Job & Mary (FULLER) CRABTREE, son John

bettie cholakian — 7 May 2004 3:30:07 GMT

Has anyone done research on Job and Mary (Fuller)Crabtree and all of their children? If so; what happened to their son John? Just looking for my gr-gr-grandfather John H Crabtree, who served in the 5th Tennessee Vols.

SHORT - Short Cemetery, Roane County, TN

Susieqq55 — 16 Feb 2008 5:11:57 GMT

I'm searching for the location of Short Cemetery in Roane Co., TN.
My g.g.Uncle Edom Braid Short [son of Willis Short & Nancy Kendrick] died 1904 at Hood's Landing, Roane Co.
According to www.roanetnheritage.com - Roane Co. Civil War Soldiers, Edom Braid was buried in Short Cemetery, Roane Co., TN.
Are there any available early newspapers for obituaries?
Are there tombstone listings for the Kendrick and Short Cemeteries?

Edom Braid m. #1-Susan Rucker with about six children;
m. #2-Sarah E. Stancill with about nine children.
Some of the female daughters married into DAUGHTERY, MOORE,
CALVIN, MORRIS, COOPER, and THOMAS families.
Some of the sons married into WRIGHT and COOPER families.

Any SHORT and related family information is greatly appreciated.

Debby Short-Carden
Christian Co., MO

PARKERS AND FLATTS OF PAINT CREEK

emelyne — 13 Jul 2002 8:33:15 GMT

Is anyone researching the PARKER and FLATT families who were living on Paint Creek in Roane Co. in the early 1800's? John Flatt married Margaret Parker before they moved to the Jackson Co., TN, area. Any responses are greatly appreciated.

James I. Greene

517Janis_K — 5 Feb 2008 8:53:15 GMT

James Independence Green, was NOT born in NJ. He gave an interview, while serving on the Constitutional Convention, stating that he was born about 1781 in Prince Edward co VA, that he was the youngest of 11 children, was the son of Thomas Green, and that his two oldest brothers were Berryman Green and Thomas Green. The family did not use the last e, possibly James did. He died in Davidson co TN, on 29 Aug 1834, while trying to get home after being ill for several weeks.

James S. Evans

Duane Gaines — 4 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Mr. James S. Evans was born in Rhea County Tenn., May 17, 1847, died Nov 30, 1913, aged 66 years 6 mo. 13 days. He was married to Deliah Hinds Jan. 23, 1875. To this union there were born four children, three girls and one boy, all of whom with his wife survive him.
Mr. Evans was a man who never sought notoriety, but in a humble way tried to do his duty to his family and friends. He made no display of great deeds, but as some have remarked "He lived his religion" and thus made many friends who will sadly miss him in the walks of life. Mr. Evans never belonged to any clubs, secret orders or charitable associations and hence he never spent and of his evenings away from home but always, when his days labor was over, could be found at home with his family, who will miss him more because of his constant presence.
May the God of all grace comfort the heart of all who are bereft, and may they be kept in the way of life until the end of the journey brings them at last to the haven of rest where we'll never say good bye.

"Mr. James S. Evans." The Rockwood Times, Rockwood TN, Thursday, 4 Dec 1913, Vol. XXXIII, No. 48.

Mason/Jones/Earles born Tennessee

CJacksonHardy — 2 Feb 2008 2:44:25 GMT

Searching for information on Elizabeth Ann Mason, daughter of Daniel Mason and Martha "Patsy" Hicks, who married Thomas J Jones, in 1841. My GGrandfather, Thomas Jefferson Jones, married Mary Jane Earles, in 1850, in Greene Co, MO. He was the father of two sons of a previous marriage, Samuel b. 1844 and William b. 1846, both born in Missouri.
Mary Jane Earles was the mother of two daughters of a previous marriage to Charles Thompson. Thomas Jefferson and Mary Jane Jones had eight children between 1852 and 1868, born in Missouri and Arkansas. My Grandfather, Thomas K Jones was born in 1856 in Newton Co, AR. According to Census records, they lived in Greene Co, MO, Webster Co, MO, Newton Co, AR and Boone Co, AR.
Could the Elizabeth Ann Mason mentioned above have been the mother of Samuel and William? If so, when and where did she die? Both Samuel and William died in Oklahoma as well as some of the children of Thomas Jefferson and Mary Jane Jones. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

James I. Green, b. Pr. Ed. Co VA, d. Davidson co TN 1834

517Janis_K — 24 Jan 2008 4:50:52 GMT

James I. (sometimes read as a J) Green, moved to TN in October 1803. He was serving as a delegate from Roane co to the TN Constitutional Convention, when he became ill and d. on 29 Aug 1834. He had previously served in the TN General Assembly from 1827-1833, from Roane co. He is in the Roane 1830 census on p25A, with a James B. GREEN, on the next line, and Don Felix GREEN, 6 lines away but on p.26, both of the right age to have been sons. Interviews with James appear in "Genealogical Information From The Western Methodist" compiled by Jonathan K. T. Smith, copyrighted in 2003, which gave his father's name as Thomas, his birthplace as Prince Edward co VA, his two oldest brothers as Berryman and Thomas. Berryman d. in Halifax co VA in 1825, Thomas in 1828 in Prince Edward co. Thomas GREEN Sr. is my 4th g.g.f. I would like to fill in the large hole I have on James Independence Green's family. He married Patsy Medley in Halifax co VA in 1796, but his children's names are unknown. His mother was Lucy DAVIS. Does anyone have this family in their records? I'd be happy to share information as I've been researching my GREEN family for over 40 years. This James is NOT the James who married Susan Rowden in 1809 as that James was still alive in the 1850 Miller co MO census as was Susan.

Lydia Snow

BrendaClark29 — 24 Jan 2008 2:43:07 GMT

HELP!!!! Still trying to locate any information on my ggg-aunt Lydia Snow after a twenty year search. She was born abt 1878 in Morgan County to Benjamin T. & Mary Jane Honeycutt Snow. Her brother Thomas Snow settled in Rockwood so I have hopes that maybe she married someone in Roane county. I had been told she may have married a Mr. Bain although I have found no records anywhere to verify that.

Hope to find any Honeycutt or Snow researchers/cousins that may be able to help solve this mystery as where she went & what happed to her. Would be grateful for any data.

Deatherage, Sheppard, Rogers

Dorothy D. Welsh — 18 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for the following who were known to be in Roane
County, Tenn., prior to 1850: Bird Deatherage and son
John and his family; Ben L. Sheppard and his parents,
father may have been Byrd Sheppard but I'm not sure.
William Rogers and his family--would like to know who his
father was. All these are great great's in my family
tree. Information is almost non-existent.

John WOODY,V m. Elizabeth FARMER, both b. 1802

JohnLReid — 12 May 2004 5:03:08 GMT

I'm searching for information about John Woody V and Elizabeth Farmer, who may be the parents of my wife's great-grandfather, Elijah M. Woody. What is known so far:

1. John Woody V is the son of John Woody IV and Mary McGowan. He was born on March 16, 1802 in Blount Co TN.

2. It is believed that Elizabeth was born in 1802 in TN, but I don't know who her parents were. There was another Elizabeth Farmer who was born on 9/13/1822 in Roane Co TN to Elisha Ward Farmer and Martha Jane Preston, but she married William D. Woody on Jan 15 1846 in Roane Co. It's possible that given the 20 year gap in the birthyears of the two Elizabeth Farmers, the one I'm searching for is an aunt of the one who married William D. Woody.

3. John V and Elizabeth were married on January 28, 1824, in Roane Co TN. I don't have any source information that confirms the identity of their children.

4. Elijah M. Woody was born around 1841 in Roane Co TN. He later migrated to Howell Co MO, where he served in the Civil War and married, raised a family, died and is buried.

5. I don't know when or where John V and Elizabeth died or were buried.

I don't have access to the 1850 US census for Roane Co., which might provide an entry for John IV and Elizabeth showing their children living with them at that time.

Any information or leads about this family would be appreciated.

John Reid
P.O. Box 7164
Libertyville IL 60048

Joseph LEMON

Earl R. Layman — 6 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Joseph LEMON, was listed on the 1850 Rhone Co. census as a day laborer in the household of Absolom Dickson. Joseph is listed as age 36, thus born 1813-1814. I seek to learn his identity. I have information to exchange

Abraham Abel Crow - North Carolina

wmattingly15 — 17 Sep 2001 8:48:08 GMT

Messamore

Jo Rushing — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Looking for anyone with these surnames. Please E-mail me at jomama147@aol.com Thank you so much. Jo

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Note: Email address as posted - jomama147@aol.com - failed as of 2-12-00. --eb

Robert Sherwood Marriage,death,Cem. records

Neloim — 11 Jul 2005 11:11:12 GMT

Sheraching for Records on Robert and Eliza A. Sherwood listed in the 1880 census of Roane Co. TN. in Dist. 15.Any information on this family would be helpful. Thank you, Shirley

JEWELL E. LEMONS DEATH

tn_nanny — 11 Jan 2008 11:50:49 GMT

I am looking for a obituary for a Jewell E. Lemons of Rhea Co, Tn.
SHE DIED IN Roane Co, Tn 4/23/1951. She was the daughter of JESS A . , AND NANCY LEMONS OF RHEA CO ,Tn.
Any help would be appreciated you can email me back.
Linda

Seth Johnson m. Martha Bowman

frizzell — 22 Aug 2004 2:16:26 GMT

Seeing information on this Greene County family. Their daughter, Sarah Johnson, b. 3-3-1815 married my great-grandfather Rev. Samuel Wilson of Roane County on 10--8-1854, Paint Rock Valley. She was his second wife.Much of the information I have is that this couple were from Greene County, but in looking this am, in one of my seldom used files, I found a list of the siblings of Sarah Johnson Wilson, daughter of the above couple. This same file states that they were from the Stockton Valley of Roane/Monroe County.
1. Joab Johnson
2. Alfred Johnson
3. William Johnson
4. Sarah Johnson Wilson-my line
5.Jahu Johnson
6.Jessie Johnson
7. Elizbeth Johnson Fox
8.Jensey Johnson Culverhouse
9. Henry Johnson
10. Washington Johnson
11.Nancy Johnson Brogdon
12. Berry Johnson
13. George Johnson
14. Lucinda Johnson Johnson (Married Francis Johnson)

Seeking information on parents of Seth and Martha Bowman Johnson and any other ties. Very willing to share what I have.

Callie Mae Fox and Edward Lawhorn

chafer444 — 11 Nov 2007 2:25:28 GMT

I am seeking info on Callie Fox (1916-1950) and her husband Edward Lawhorn. They lived in Roane Co and she is buried in Paint Rock Cemetery. I'm looking for dates of birth, marriage and death, plus info on their kids.

Deed from Gamaliel Bailey to Louisa Randolph

irshwoman1 — 30 Dec 2007 12:49:45 GMT

I believe I descend from Louisa Bailey Randolph. I am trying to find the deed mentioned in the below letter. If anyone has any more information about this family or this deed, or may be related to any of these people please contact me. I know that some of them eventually end up in Monroe Co. KY, where my Bailey line is. I believe Louisa Bailey to be a cousin and her father Gamaliel to be a grt. Uncle.
Thanks in Advance Jeanette Bailey in Mo. jbailey 1 4 8 @ com cast . net
Hon. John C. Daves,
214 Chamber of Commerce,
Baltimore, Md.

Mr. dear Mr. Daves:- In the past two years I have found
some data on one of my ancestors which I feel sure makes
him an eligible ancestor for membership in the Society of
the Cincinnati. Being a member on my Hill ancestry, I am
anxious to qualify one of my cousins and have him become a
member of the North Carolina Society, and write to submit
my findings and to ask you to advise me whether my cousin
is eligible to membership in the North Carolina Society
or not.

In the Department of Archives, Virginia State Library, is
the following record:

“Virginia Continental Army Lands.”
February 15, 1822.

“Roll of Officers of the sixteen Virginia Regiments
of the Continental Army, who received land bounty
in the States of Kentucky and Ohio.”

Among them, under lists of Lieutenants, Ensigns & Coronets,
is
William Randolph, allotted 4,000 acres.

Following the lists is the certificate:

“I certify that the above is a full and correct copy of a
large printed circular, now in this library, entitled,
“Virginia Continental Army Lands” “Dated Feb. 15, 1822.”

Morgan P. Robinson, Archivist.

July 15, 1915,
Virginia State Library.”

As you probably know land warrants were issued under act
of 1779, as follows-
For three years service- Colonel 5,000 acres
- Lt. Col. 4,500 “
- Major 4,000 “
- Captain 3,000 “
- Subalterns 2,000 “
- Non Coms. 200 “
- Privates 100 “

[page two]

Mr. J.C.D. #2

Lt. William Randolph was granted 4,000 acres, which shows
he served over 3 years, and had rank not lower than
Lieutenant. This is states as he is listed among the
Lieutenants, Ensigns and Coronets. Neither of the latter
could be issued the amount issued to Lt. Randolph as shown by the records filed with the report on Lt. Randolph.

Lt. William Randolph was my great great grandfather,
emigrating to Surry County, N.C., where he married my great
great grandmother Louisa Bailey. They emigrated to
Tennessee settling in Roane County, where in 1809 Lt.
Randolph purchased land in this Roane County from his
brother John Randolph. In 1815 Lt. Randolph sold his land
om Roane County and returned to Surry County, N.C. Just
before the sale of said land in Roane County in 1815,
Louisa Bailey Randolph died and is buried in this Roane
County, Tenn. Sarah Randolph, daughter of Lt. Wm. & Louisa
(Bailey) Randolph, married in 1814, Roane County, Tenn.
Samuel Sumpter Owens and were the parents of Martha Susan
Owens who married John Kendrick, who were the parents of
Margaret Amanda Kendrick who married Isaac Alexander Hill
and were the parents of Cap Kendrick Hill. After the death
of Lt. Wm. Randolph’s wife Louisa in 1815, he returned to
Surry County, N.C., where in 1816 he married as his second
wife, Dorothy Poindexter, widow (nee Bailey) sister of his
first wife Louisa. This is proven by deeds to lands in
Surry County, N.C. which show they were Dorothy Bailey
Poindexter’s part of lands she inherited from her father
Gamaliel Bailey, said lands being in “Bailey’s Bottom”.
Deeds in Surry County, N.C. are signed by both William and
Dorothy Randolph. About 1848 the part of Surry County in
which Lt. Wm. & Dorothy Randolph lived was cut off into
Forsyth County, N.C., where Lt. William Randolph lived at
the time of his death about 1848-49.

From the above, I trust you can accept an application for
membership in the N.C. Society of the Cincinnati. I am
anxious for my cousin to join the N.C. Society, first
because I am a member, second Lt. Randolph lived and died
in N.C., and Tennessee, which was formerly a part of N.C.

I will very much appreciate your passing on this matter and
advising me, which I assure you will be very much
appreciated.

With kind regards and best wishes, I am,

Cordially yours,

Cap Kendrick Hill

CKH/K

Lt. Wm. Randolph is in the line accepted by the Colonial
Dames for membership of my mother Mrs. Margaret Amanda
Kendrick Hill, #2303.

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Payne family

MaryAshley51 — 22 Dec 2007 5:38:38 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!

McPherson/Lorren

bkivak — 20 Apr 2004 7:31:32 GMT

John Lorren has been my brick
wall for years. John Lorren
Married Julia Ann McPherson
on or Abt. 1815 in Roane, Tennessee.
Julia Ann (parents Daniel McPherson
and Susannah Kincheloe) was born Betw.
1794-1797 in Hawkins Co., TN . Julia
died in 1829 .John Lorren and
Julia Ann McPherson had
the following known children:

1. George Lorren was

born 1816 in Jefferson, TN
2. Jerusha Lorren was

born ABT. 1822 in Alabama

Jerusha lived with her cousin

Daniel McPherson in Blount Co

Alabama in 1850
3. John Lorren was born 1818 in

Jefferson, Tennessee .

William Gholdston b.1877 Roane county

gholdston — 28 Nov 2007 3:34:59 GMT

A.M Swicegood married Allice Gholdston 31 May 1894 in Roane county. Allice was the daughter of William Gholdston (b.1848) and Margaret Grammar. Looking for information on the Gholdston family, in particular William Gholdston b.1877 in Roane county- Allice's father William Gholdston (b,1848) is either the biological or adoptive father of William b.1877.
William Gholdston b.1848 later married Margaret Allice Burchfield.
Any info appreciated, thank you.
Merleen Gholdston

rita bowlin rockwood

newby001_1 — 24 Nov 2007 5:19:16 GMT

trying to reach rita bowlin who did work for the cumberland co health dept in crossville. she now works i believe for the health dept in roane. please tell her to email me at newby001@charter.net. jo and ed davis

Daniel and Elizabeth (McBride) McCoy

fandral05 — 30 Jul 2007 2:12:42 GMT

I found an old correspondence between Mrs. J. H. (Cora Fender) Van Zandt and my grandfather which goes into a bit of detail describing Daniel's family, including his sisters Jane (McCoy) Carlisle, wife of William W., and Isabella (McCoy) McDaniel (aka: McDonald), wife of Roderick. If any of these names are of interest to anyone, I'll be glad to hear from you.

Greg Keeling

Nelson and Fanny Luttrell's Children

John Alexander — 9 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to locate the names and birthdates of the children, born in Roane County Tennessee of Nelson and Fanny Thorp Luttrell. They were married in Farquir Co VA in 1802, and it is possible that one or two of their children could have been born in Virginia prior to the Luttrell family moving to Roane County, TN. Knowing when the family left Virginia, or located in Roane County TN would be helpful, too. Thanks.

Wyley-b.1856 & Elizabeth (FINKS) HERRELL

Ginny Miles — 11 Feb 2004 11:24:43 GMT

Would like to hear from anyone with information on Jimmie Cook, of Roane Co. Buried Fooshees Cemetery. His daughter was Maggie Cook, b. 9/24/1847. She married Tom Miller also of Roane Co.
Looking for info on John W. Miles,b. 1830. Lived on East Race St. in Kingston.
Also searching for anyone related to Newton J. Liles, b. 4/2/1830 married to Martha ? b. 10/6/1833. They had a daughter Mary Lee b. 3/5/1864 who married William Stout.
Need info on George W. Stout b. 1808 and wife June b. 1823.
Please contact me if you are related to James Wyley Herrell, b. 12/9/1856 in Roane Co. He married Margaret Elizabeth Finks of Anderson Co. They lived in Roane Co.

Lee Andrew Jones and wife Grace Taylor.

Tracyjones37659 — 18 Nov 2007 4:57:56 GMT

I'm looking for information on Lee Andrew Jones and his Wife Grace Taylor.
Lee Andrew Jones March 9 1903--Jan 20 1964
Grace Taylor abt. 1905
They had the children, Willard, Arnold, Charles, Arvil, Myrtle Ruth, and Loraine.
They were living in Oliver Springs in 1930.
I really need to find out who Lee Andrew Parents were. Please help with my brick wall. Thanks TracyLynn

Marriage info for Mary Ann Hudson and Henry Barkstill Jones

samanthaj3 — 21 Jul 2007 3:31:50 GMT

Mary Ann HUDSON (1835-1887) married the Rev. Henry Barkstill JONES (1837-1932) in Roane County on March 22, 1860. Does anyone know where I could find documentation for that or any additional info about the couple?

VANN, McCOMB, BUCHANAN, JONES

Sue Soderstrom — 17 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

On Jan 10, 1821 in Roane County, TN, Daniel VANN married Mary Patsey "Polly" McCOMB, daughter of Jacob Shaw McCOMB and Sarah EVANS. I'd like any and all information on any of these families but particularly the ancestry of Daniel VANN.

Jeremiah BUCHANAN and his wife, Sarah JONES, moved to Roane County about 1801 as their son, Jeremiah, Jr., was born there in March, 1802. Jeremiah and 3 of his sons fought in the War of 1812 and Jeremiah was killed in Dec. 1813 but Sarah continued to live in Roane County and raised the children there until her death in 1821. Many of the children moved to Illinois shortly after her death but many of them remained in TN, especially the girls. Would appreciate any information on this family, especially how Sarah supported the family and her descendants through the daughters.

James F. Tarwater, 9th Cav, Civil war

BeulahKarr — 8 Aug 2007 5:43:51 GMT

James F. Tawater was a soldier in the Ninth Tennessee Cavalry during the Civil War. Does anyone know whether or not he survived the war.

Mine Explosion Link for Newspaper

TinaLNealon — 11 Jul 2001 11:14:14 GMT

The link for the Mine Explosion Newspaper Article in the Rockwood Times is attached. I hope that this helps the Roane County Researchers looking for their family members who died in this explosion. There are also names of other men who were working in the mine at the time, so it is a good place to look for any Roane County researcher!

GALLION GALYON

retteach — 22 Oct 2007 11:16:42 GMT

John Wylie Gallion was born in Roane Co Jan. of 1858. I'm having trouble learning who his parents were. I researched Eli M. Gallion to learn by one descendant that their John W. son died young. Was there a Gallion/Galyon family who migrated to KY from Roane Co? I found a John W.of correct age married to a Katie with two daughters Gurdie and Verdie in 1880 in Spencer Co KY. He was born in TN.

I'm coming to TN soon and wish to know who I'm looking for past John w.

Does anyone know of the Emmaline Burnett married to John Galyon in 1860?

Richards

bebrassy — 23 May 2002 2:51:46 GMT

I am seeking information on a Walter Richards who is found in the 1920 Roane Co Census;b TN whose father was born in Wales.
Also,any information the Ralston family(variant spellings) of Roane Co. c 1840-1900.

Daniel Davis and Ann Grant

Dixiedove — 29 Oct 2007 2:17:04 GMT

I would like to find info on Daniel D. Davis who died during the Civil War in the Loudon County, TN. area, and his wife Ann Grant who died abt 1856 in the Loudon County, TN. area. I would really like to find their parents.

Willard Sarten//Grace Smithers

rhonda — 1 Oct 2004 7:15:31 GMT

Laurel Bluff Cemetery

rmulliganj9201 — 21 Oct 2007 2:05:19 GMT

I was hoping someone might beable to tell what Plemons are listed in Laurel Bluff Cemetery. Thank you so much for any help. Ron

COULSON FLOYD L WHERE HE IS BURIED

tn_nanny — 9 Oct 2007 3:18:08 GMT

I am looking for the burial place for a FOLYD L COULSON WHO WAS BORN 11/16/1894 TO 3/3/1957.
He lived in roane co and died there. he was 62 years old and married.
thank you for any help you could give me.
Linda

Andrew and Elizabeth Jackson

AnnDickerson36 — 23 Sep 2007 5:34:48 GMT

Looking for info on Andrew and Elizabeth Jackson, both born in Tennessee. Andrew around 1817 and Elizabeth L. around 1842.
Children: Sarah F. born in Tenn,
Caroline born in Ind.
Tennessee born in Ind.
Palmer L born in Ind.
Delila G born in Ind.
Martha A born in Ill.

Any info would be appreciated.

Looking for cemetery

staceyinsumter — 19 Sep 2007 9:53:19 GMT

Could someone please help me find where my Great Grand Father was buried? He passed away approximately 30 years before I was born and now all of his children have passed as well. I was told his grave was in Rockwood or Harriman and at a old country church, family member that passed this information to me couldn't remember they did say other family was buried at same cemetery.
His Name was:
John Coffman
born abt 1836
Died abt 1936
Thank you

Roane Co. Boles/Bowles

@@rwallace15@comcast.net — 21 Sep 2004 12:23:05 GMT

I'm trying to put together the descendants of Jacob Boles b. 1808 Greene County TN d. 18 Jan 1891. I'm cannot pinpoint where Jacob died, but he and his second wife Jane Forney b, 24 Jan 1824 d. 22 Dec. 1919 are buried in Eagle Furance Cemetery. Looking at a Mapquest.com map Eagle furnace is in Roane County. At teh tme of the 1870 Census Jacob resided in Prestonville, present day Roddy, in Rhea County.

Amanda Minerva Bowles/Boles b. 20 Sep. 1853 was one of Jacob and Jane'd children.
His other children by Jane were Margaret b. abt 1854
Thomas b. 1856 d. 1911 (I think)

By his first wife Nancy Jeans b. abt 1810, Jacob had
David J. b. 1835 Greene County
Sarah b. abt 1839 Greene County
James b. abt 1841 Greene County
George b. abt 1842
William b. abt 1843
Mary b. abt 1845
John b. abt 1847
Robert b. abt 1849
Polly b. abt 1849
Martha b. abt 1851
Samuel b. abt 1852

These dates are estimates calculated from Census records. And there is some question about who Martha and Samuel's father was since Jacob and Nancy were divorved in 1850 and Nancy returned ot Greene County to raise her children among family - hers and Jacob's. Jacob lists his children as living in his household in the Rhea County 1860 census and Nancy lists some of the same children living in her home in Greene County so I'm uncertain where their children ultimately married and settled down.

I've been told by that some of Jacob's children wound up in Roane County but I don't know which ones. Any assistance would be appreciated.

My direct email address is rwallace15@comcast.net

Bob

WEDLOCK- Hastings

vlynnrobinson1949 — 16 Sep 2007 2:01:38 GMT

This is a long shot, looking for possible connections, Last name "Hastings", was a plantation owner? manager?, fathered 2 sons, Hastins b. 1821, and Wiley H. b. 1822, Mother was Louisa Branam.

vlynn_robinson@yahoo.com

Levi Russell

chopkins425 — 1 Mar 2007 2:48:18 GMT

I am interested in Levi Russell who moved to Roane County from NC about 1855 and died there after 1880. If anyone has informaion, please let me know.

Nannie (Hembree) Weaver Death Certificate 1878-1944

kaitysmom — 13 Sep 2007 5:00:14 GMT

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

Name: Nannie (Hembree) Weaver
Age at Death: 66
Date of Birth: January 22, 1878 in Roane County, TN.
Date of Death: October 21, 1944 in Roane County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: William Hembree and Unknown Melton
Spouse: Berry Weaver

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
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky

Hiram Babb/Babb cemetery

DianaThornton52 — 6 Sep 2007 11:54:59 GMT

Am looking for probate and burial information for Hiram Babb. He was married three times, his first wife was Mary Polly Crabtree. Not sure if he was buried in Babb cemetery. Would appreciate anyone in the area who could help.

Cooley

Rhonda — 2 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My great great grandparents were married in Roane Couny TN. Their names were Jesse and Martha Cooley. papers list them as married Feb. 18, 1841. What I am searching for is any information on who eithre of their parents may have been or siblings.... Any one with any information I would appreciate it. Thank you

death of Thomas L. Ball

Billie Denny — 27 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Thomas L. Ball, born between 1800-1810, and married to Dorthy Cravens, appears in the 1840 Roane County, TN, census with four of his children. Dorthy BALL is listed in the Roane County 1850 census as head of household with five children, the youngest one aged 8. The oldest, John L., has married Sarah Jane White and established his own household. What has happened to Thomas? Did he die, and was he buried in Roane County, or did he go with many others to the California gold rush?

Cave Creek Cemetary

Cathy Moore — 22 Sep 2006 12:38:24 GMT

Does anyone know if there is a transcript of who is buried at the Cave Creek Cemetary?

BOHANNON and related families

BetteBellefeuille — 22 Nov 2003 5:21:34 GMT

Searching for information on the following families;
Thomas Gaines BOHANNON and Elizabeth TITSWORTH in Roane co, 1850 census. Their children James who married Eliza BYRD, Sarah J. who married William Monroe COX, Mary Ann who married Joseph Billingsly, Elizabeth who married 1)David WEBSTER 2)Wm Monroe COX, (after the death of her husband she married her deceased sister Sarah's husband.)

William Louis Peak

bill_peak — 28 Aug 2007 2:19:59 GMT

My g-grandfather is William Louis Peak, born Jan. 9, 1870 in Roane County, TN to Luke Peak and Nancy Ballew(Belue). Looking for anyone with info on this family. I know that Luke and Nancy were married in Roane County on Mar. 31, 1869 but, other than that, can't find anything on Luke. Nancy's geneology is pretty well documented.

Thanks,

Sarah Jane Howard

preachebob — 28 Aug 2007 2:17:20 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

William Wilson abt 1850/60's

RoyChadwick27 — 21 Aug 2007 9:08:16 GMT

Looking for anyone with a connection to a William Wilson brn abt 1810 TN. His wife,and children Nancy age 35,Joseph age 16,Lucinda age 15,Baxter age 13,Sarah age 11,William age 9,Amaranth? age 6,Martha age 5,John age 4,and Susan age 2 all brn TN. I am trying to find if this family is my Wilson's. My GGGfather was a William Wilson brn abt 1810 TN,died after 1900 possible Campbell Co TN. He was living with my GGmother Sarah Wilson Bond Hill in Campbell Co TN in 1900 age 90.
Any info would be appreciated.
Roy Chadwick.

mcpherson family

david mcpherson — 9 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I need information on a James Elijah McPherson who married
Elizabeth Headrick around 1813-15 in Roane County.

David McPherson

mcelwee

ksb123048 — 18 Aug 2007 11:49:39 GMT

I just started searching the McElwee. I started with my mother Lillie Mae ( McElwee) Liles, then my grandfather William Pearlie Beauford McElwee, then my great-grandfather William Oat McElwee, and then my gr-gr-grandfather, William Worsley McElwee and finally my gr-gr-gr-grandfather George McElwee(married Elizabeth Dunlap in VA) Now I can't find his parents, but I believe your family is part of mine, I was told when I was little one of my ancesters had the first white child born in Roane County. If you can help me I would really appreciate it. ksb123048@yahoo.com

Old Paint Rock community

Dennis Rowland — 24 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Hello -

I'm researching into the people of the old Paint Rock community of Roane County. I understand that it is now covered by the waters of Watts Bar Lake, an impoundment of the Tennessee River.

Any and all information is welcome! This includes places, and names of other formal and informal sources of info on this little known Roane County community.

Thanks!

Keylon/Giles

AEGRIF — 8 Aug 2007 8:35:17 GMT

Will someone be so kind to help put the pieces together?

James H. Keylon (aka Keelin) m. Rhoda Fuller in Roane Co., TN, 8/8/1872. They migrated to Indian Territory, Chickasaw Nation (OK) by 1900 and their daughter, Laura Bell Keylon, married Aljain (aka Algin, Alvin) Jiles about 1901.

J.H. Keylon (aka Keelin) m. Mary (Haggard) Ellis in Roane Co., TN, 1/10/1889. They are living in Rhea Co., TN in 1900. According to an earlier message board posting, Cora P. Ellis, daughter of Mary Ellis married William Morgan Giles. They are in Meigs Co., TN 1900, Rhea Co., TN 1910 and Roane Co., TN 1920-1930.

I am researching the Jiles surname and have wondered how and/or why Aljain ended up in OK. His father, Benjamin Franklin Giles/Jiles, and siblings left GA after 1880 and were in LA before 1900 via Calhoun Co., AL in 1887. I do not know if or how the two James Keylons are kin or if and how William Giles and Aljain Jiles or kin. It may all be coincidental but seems a bit suspect to me. If there was a connection, perhaps that is how Aljain met his Keylon wife to be and ended up in OK.

If anyone can add anything at all concerning the above named families, it would certainly be appreciated.

Thank you,
Audrey

EATON, COPELAND

Thornton Gale — 28 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information about a Joseph EATON. I believe he was married to a Matilda COPELAND. Joseph was born around 1819 in Roane County, Tennessee, from what I understand. I believe he was in the county, but at least the state, until 1843 or 1844. He moved to Missouri and then on to Oregon. His first child, a boy, Newton Eaton, was born in Tennessee.

Nathaniel Mason

cbfolsom122 — 1 Aug 2007 11:07:25 GMT

I am looking for all the information I can get on Nathaniel Mason. It is suggested that he may have been a son of George Mason but it has never been proven one way or another.

I have the following information about Nathaniel Mason.

"Daniel and Nathaniel Mason who were probably brothers, were the first of that name in Roane County. Their relationship to Col. George Mason has not been proven, but according to Goodspeed's History of East Tennessee "Daniel (1770?80??1839) came to Fort South West Point as a young man from the Potomac River in either VA or MD. Nathaniel Mason married (7?9?1901) Phoebe Brashears, daughter of Robert Samuel Brashears. Daniel Mason married (3?6?1797) Phoebe's sister, Mary "Polly" Brashears, who was the well?to?do young widow of Robert Gilliland who had bought in 1794 (Knox Book C, p.22) 640 acres on the north side of Clinch River from Reed and Swaggerty."

...and.....

Nathaniel Mason & Phoebe Brashear. Nathaniel b 1769 VA, he married Phoebe Brashear during 1801 in Knox Co, TN. Nathaniel in 1805 Early Tennessee Census Knox Co., 1811 perhaps in Lawrence Co, TN. 1830 lived in Shelby Co, TN. Son Jesse H Mason b 1802 m Polly Ruth; son Alexander abt 1810; daughter Margaret m George Speer; daughter Elizabeth m John Speer.

Again I am looking for any information about where Nathaniel Mason came from. Also looking for family of Nathaniel's children except for Jesse H. Mason.

Thanks, Chris

Oral Cemetery-Family Research

denisejames54 — 16 Feb 2004 8:27:36 GMT

Willing to share any information on these families......

I have been piecing together the relationships of my relatives that are buried in Oral Cemetery, Roane Co, Tennessee.

Families that intermarried frequently are:

Smith, Cardwell, Babb, Monger/Mounger, Goodwin, Pickle, Simpson, Fritts and Duff

Popular given names for these families are:
Anthony, Wayne, Amos, Columbus , Lafayette, Blaine, Vaught, Isaac
Joanna, Cornelia, Ollie, Margaret Jane, Malinda, Eveline, Volena (Volina), Ida, Iris

As well as the popular names of the era: William, Thomas, John (Doswell, Hershel), James, Sarah (Sally), Mary (Polly) Jane, Virginia, Ruth

Other Given names that appear are:
Eblen, Stout, Cox, Bunn (Burns), Brooks, Carter, Green, Allen, Waller.

Many of these families later moved to Loudon Co, Tennessee.

Then main family that I am researching is the Simpson line, Isaac P. Simpson b 1799 Boston, MA son of Isaac Parker Simpson and Sarah Stetson (Stutson) of Boston, MA.

Somehow, Isaac left Boston after 1829 and is found in Jefferson Co (may have been in Grainger Co before this). Many of the families that are in this Cemetery originated from Virginia and the Carolinas.

Please email me: denisejames54@sbcglobal.net

Maggie Swicegood around Roane or Anderson Co TN

Searching — 14 Nov 2004 4:08:26 GMT

Looking for information on the following:

Sweiswood, Alice Spouse : Brown, Frank M.
Marriage date : Nov 8, 1891
County : Anderson
Gender : Female
Source : County Court Records
Microfilm Number : 0979315 - 0979319

Swicegood, Maggie Spouse : McBee, Horace
Marriage date : Nov 26, 1898
County : Anderson
Gender : Female
Source : County Court Records
Microfilm Number : 0979315 - 0979319

It is possible Alice's name is misspelled and she if the mother of Maggie. Alice Brown was sent a letter in Oliver Springs in early 1900's of the older two McBee daughters and written on the back is "your grandaughters".

Any info appreciated. Dena

Houston, Henson, Blackwood, Davis

bevha — 13 Jul 2007 5:22:30 GMT

Am researching Thomas Houston b ca. 1805 married Sarah Catharine Henson. They were in Georgia ca. 1825 - 1850 before moving to Arkansas. They are both buried in Newton Co. Ark.

One of their sons, Harvey Houston, married Harriett Blackwood.

One of Harriett's sisters married Benton C Davis.

Thomas Houston and Sarah Catharine Henson Houston's parents are a brick wall. Thomas Houston may have been born in Tennessee. Possibly Roane?

I will gladly exchange info if I can.

Bev Hart

Rogers

rparker0 — 11 Jul 2007 2:38:31 GMT

I am looking for records of Tom Rogers, who married Donna Robertson, a full Cherokee and later Annie Cates.
Thanks

Marshall/Rebecca Capps

Jan — 2 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I'am looking for information for my step dad on his family in Harriman,Roane CO.His father's name was Marshall Capps and he thinks his grandmother's name was Rebbecca Capps she died abt.1976 or 1977 b. abt 1870 to 1886.She was buried at a place called midway or near there.His parent's got divorced when he was very young so he doesn't have alot of information on this side of his family but would love to know about them for himself and mostly for my little brother .I think his father died in the late 50's or early 60's his nickname may have been Red and we think he owned a bar.Any information would be a great help.Thanks

Jan

Jan

texanna scott and David swaggerty 1880 census

twilliams731 — 8 Jul 2007 12:10:08 GMT

I am looking for information on a Texanna scott who married david swaggerty in Monroe county in 1874 and who moved to Roane county by 1880. Texanna parent's are thomas scott and Nancy or Emaline burns.
Any information about David swaggerty and texanna scott and a list of their children would be appreciated.
thanks Todd

Fifth Civil District

W M Harris — 25 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

The 1910 Census for Roan County listed Thomas J Berry living in the Fifth Civil District. Where in Roan County is the Fifth Civil District?

John & Jane (McCarrell) Carter Family 1837

Bernie Cooper — 22 Jan 2004 6:37:32 GMT

Looking for info on John Carter family. John b. July 10, 1895 in Greene, TN married Jane McCarrell b. May 9, 1795 in Knox Co., TN. We believe that John and Jane died and were buried in Roane, TN. They had one son Samuel born Jan 31, 1837 in Roane Co., They had 15 other children born in Lenoir City, Loudon Co., TN. Thanks for any help......

will do lookups

kristimoffitt — 6 Jul 2007 1:53:21 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

LADD

J. Christian — 1 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

In searching for Ladds in Roane County, I have found that Dora Ladd Baker is the mother of Sen. Howard Baker, but nothing on her lineage. Does anyone know if she is related to the rest of the Ladds in Roane County, and if so, how so?

Henry Liles

Tracy Jones — 22 Oct 2005 7:11:11 GMT

Looking for information on Henry Liles that was married to Caroline Littrell . He was killed in Va. in a coal mine around 1898. they had 2 children that I know of Annie and Harve Liles. Caroline moved in with a cousin Robert Fritts on the 1900 Census. Robert Fritts died around 1904 in Jail in Harriman. She is on the 1910 Census as Carolina Littrell. This is my Brick wall any help is appreciated

cook

conniecook1959 — 1 Jul 2007 12:58:40 GMT

looking for george h cook or a willaim cook george married a lula henkle

Cencus 1830

Sherry Mills — 19 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

If you have any infomation on the Hawks or Hawk and the hurst of Roane county Please let me know i will be happy to share any info that i have with you . I Know that John Hawks appears on the 1830 cencus also Mary Hawks and Solomon Hawks but i have not seen the cencus to know who was living with them if you have this info please share because this is my dead end on my family line .

James FILYAW 1836-38

rleehaney — 9 Feb 2004 3:44:52 GMT

Do you know the father & grand father of John Filyaw? Do you know the names of John's siblings and when they were born? My 2nd great grandmother was Tabitha Elizabeth Filyaw, born 19 Jan 1836/1838 and her father was james C. Filyaw, Jr. The only info. I have on James is his wife's name of Cordelia Whaley. Is there any connection that you know of between your ancestor and mine? Could use your help. Thanks, Lee Haney