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Re: PLEASE HELP newspaper articles look up

sclark38731 — 2013-05-22 13:45:09Z

I have all the dates so it shouldnt be that hard. Thanks you i will try to look up that memphis newspaper

brignardellos

hondacivic93 — 2013-05-22 03:22:38Z

I am trying to find edward brignardello born in 1876.sister esther born 1879 and esseye born 1880 they were living in memphis tn with parents theresa and giovanni(john)brignardello.

Re: PLEASE HELP newspaper articles look up

lorimchann — 2013-05-21 20:17:49Z

its john gaston hospital the name of the newspaper would be the memphis press scemitar the hospital closed along time ago and smith is a pretty common name good luck mam

PLEASE HELP newspaper articles look up

sclark38731 — 2013-05-21 20:04:42Z

I wanted to see if anyone can help me find a newspaper article on my great grandmother who pass away in memphis tennessee hosipital. John gastor hosipital. she was shot by one of her daughter boyfriend. Her name was Bessie Smith born 1894 in mississippi and died in memphis 04/21/1956. I would love to have any article that maybe found on her.

Re: Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Memphis, TN

sweeks4609 — 2013-05-21 18:55:20Z

I didnt post it on any website but on the Memphis, TN facebook. its seems that towns are not using facebook to advertise their towns and all the attractions that they offer. MY son lives in MI. and I pass by Flint off ramp everytime we go up there.

Sue

Re: Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Memphis, TN

sclark38731 — 2013-05-21 18:17:16Z

I really wanted to visit the cemetery this summer, but i see i will not be able to do that because of this problem. I live in Flint,Mi and i have a few of my family members that was laid to rest there and to think that the it went down like that is very sad for many family. Hope that the city will clean it up fast. which web site did you post that on sweeks4609

Re: Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Memphis, TN

sweeks4609 — 2013-05-21 15:32:11Z

I found the facebook page and Noted on there that the need to clean it up was hugh, Lets see if the town of Memphis responds in anyway.

Sue

Re: Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Memphis, TN

ShirleyMcKenzie31 — 2013-05-21 15:02:45Z

No, even though I live in the eastern suburbs I can say the problem is urban sprawl. The city has been moving east because that was the only way it could go. The MS River is the downtown western border, only a short few miles south and we are in Mississippi, moving north was inhibited by the topography (tremendous low lands, swampy etc). So east it has gone - for miles and miles. We are in a rather interesting location when one thinks of it. More later.

Re: Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Memphis, TN

sweeks4609 — 2013-05-21 13:45:54Z

I wonder if it was left that way because it is on Elvis Presley Blvd that they somehow concetreated on his name and forget the rest of the area. its a shame. I wish you luck in getting something done. I am wondering also if there is not a Memphis Facebook that people can post on and see if something is done for it.

Thanks for getting in touch.

Sue

Re: Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Memphis, TN

ShirleyMcKenzie31 — 2013-05-21 13:40:39Z

Dear Sue, this cemetery came to my attention when I was 'googling' for directions for a funeral at the Forest Hill Cemetery Memphis (as opposed to some other locations). Yesterday I drove up Hernando Road, which is literally beside the I-240 and my heart broke. Hernando Road appears to never have been a street developed with houses, although that is a surprise to me. It is seedy looking and the gate to both Mt. Carmel and the Hollywood Cemetery, literally next door stand gaping open. How anything is left of it is a mystery to me. The local communities are likely on streets that run off Hernando - just a long block west of Elvis Presley Blvd, known as Bellevue to us old timers. There is a Memphis Remembered (sort of) website and I think I will post something there. Just as a matter of interest, there are at least five cemeteries right in a row along here: Calvary, across Person Rd is the Forest Hill Memphis, next to that is Temple Israel, then Hollywood then little Mt Carmel.

Re: Looking for my Father/ My mom will not tell me who he is..

senior333 — 2013-05-20 06:10:00Z

do the family know if he taught in the MCS or the SCS system?Do they remember what he taught? Is he alive today and is your mom alive?I will try to help. But I need to know a bit more about Melvin.,What state was he born?The Tennesse State Archives has a list of 1971 births in Tenn.Try their website.I wish you all the success of finding your father.

Re: Looking for my Father/ My mom will not tell me who he is..

senior333 — 2013-05-20 05:51:31Z

what city and state was your mother born in? Do you have a birth certificate? What were your grandparents name and what city and state were they born in? I found a ...Quince Donely who was born in 2005 and he died April 16,2006 in Memphis,Tenn could he be related?I also found a Willie Donely she died in April 14,1925?Her D.Cert. is in the Tom Leatherwood site.

Re: Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Memphis, TN

sweeks4609 — 2013-05-16 03:05:25Z

Sometimes people just get so busy that they forget those who have gone on before. I dont live in TN but in Indiana or I would help. I dont have any relatives in this cemetery but hate the idea that others do and its a shame it is not better taken care of. If you live close by, maybe a notice on the bulliton board in the local grocery store might work to get volunteers to help clean it up.

I wish you luck.

Sue

Re: Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Memphis, TN

ShirleyMcKenzie31 — 2013-05-16 00:39:02Z

I'm ashamed to say that I am a lifelong Memphian, a genealogist and have always called myself intensely interested in cemetery preservation. But I have been involved with mostly those in Mississippi and never even realized what was going on in my own city. I was looking for directions to the Forest Hill Midtown Cemetery, saw the names of the Hollywood and Mt Carmel and read just what you said. I would like to know if there are any family members or just citizens who are interested in trying to organize to correct these disgraces?

Re: Memphis Episcopal churches

chicks — 2013-05-15 21:55:56Z

Thank you. I got the information from the State Library at Memphis.

Re: Memphis Episcopal churches

senior333 — 2013-05-15 20:13:13Z

I donot have a list but I know of seven . The 1873 Newspaper Archives would have the answer for you.They do have a free trial offer.You have a blessed day . and great researching.

Memphis Episcopal churches

chicks — 2013-05-11 13:36:38Z

Does anyone have a list of Episcopal churches in Memphis between 1872-1873? I know the Calvary Episcopal Church was one. Were there others?

Re: brignardellos in shelby county

hondacivic93 — 2013-05-08 12:42:26Z

thanks you too.not sure if thats her dont know when she came to america.

Re: brignardellos in shelby county

senior333 — 2013-05-08 10:31:52Z

Brignardello...have a good day.

Re: attn: hondacivic93

TheresaRGriffiths — 2013-05-08 02:48:04Z

Yes, She is very kind!

Theresa

Re: brignardellos in shelby county

hondacivic93 — 2013-05-08 02:19:18Z

on the ship info did you look up theresa as brignardello or her maiden name barbaro?

Re: brignardellos in shelby county

senior333 — 2013-05-08 01:56:32Z

Giovanni died on Nov.25,1928 .He is buried in Calvary Cemetery.Teresa died on Dec.19,1910...she is also buried in Calvary Cem.Teresa came to America from Italy.She arrived in New York City on July 29,1889 on the ship LaBourguoge.She was 6 years old.Search the ship passenger list for more info. There was a post but I didnot have enough ink to print the info.But if you look on Ancestry you can see it. Also there is a Marek Family Tree on Ancestry with your Rosalie Brignardello Townsend and Ermine Townsend.The owner of the tree is marekjennifer.There isseven children born to Rosalie and Ermine.Three of those children are still alive.

Re: brignardellos in shelby county

senior333 — 2013-05-08 01:48:51Z

Re: brignardellos in shelby county

senior333 — 2013-05-08 01:27:39Z

hi i am on the tom leatherwood site for shelby county and there is alot of information about your family.Please call me right now and I can tell you where to go on the site. It is too much for me to print.9018574402. I will be waiting for your call.

Re: brignardellos in shelby county

senior333 — 2013-05-08 01:19:22Z

I found some death certificates on Giovanni and Theresa Brignardello. I will go to the main library and look for obituaries.Give me a call tomorrow afternoon...(901)8574402
Have a blessed day.

Re: attn: senior333 - Thank you

hondacivic93 — 2013-05-07 22:04:21Z

she is very kind she helped me with a packet of stuff on one of my lines.thanks again senior333

brignardellos in shelby county

hondacivic93 — 2013-05-05 03:48:38Z

I am looking for rosalie brignardello and family.she was born april,12,1882.and married ermine townsend.I am looking for information on her growing up and her parents who are giovanni p brignardello and theresa barbaro.any help would be appreciated.
thanks

Re: Free Lookups in Shelby County, TN

Janw186 — 2013-04-26 02:46:58Z

Hi Anita,
looking for my great grandmother, Frances M. Taylor born about 1881. Found a record for her in the 1914 Memphis City Directory where she was listed as a nurse and living on Peabody Street. Since then, the trail has gone cold.
Can you help?

Looking for my Father/ My mom will not tell me who he is..

cass4459 — 2013-04-25 06:04:52Z

My name is Cassandra Lachelle Donely and I'm looking for my biological father. I was born in Shelby County in Memphis Tennessee. My birthday is June 14th 1971. I was premature. My mothers name is Rosetta Donely. I was told my fathers name is Melvin and he was a school teacher. I was also told his mother was a school teacher as well. My mother lived on 716 west Oak St in Memphis Tennessee. My aunt told me she thinks his mother lived on the same street. If anyone could help me in anyway I would really appreciate it.

Looking for my Father/ My mom will not tell me who he is..

cass4459 — 2013-04-25 05:57:14Z

My name is Cassandra Lachelle Donely I was born in 1971 to a Rosetta Donely. I was born in Shelby county my mother lived on West Oak St. Memphis Tennessee. I was told by family members that my fathers name is Melvin and he was a school teacher at the time. Also I was told that his mother was a school teacher. If anyone can help I would really appreciate it. I did a DNA test to see if I could maybe find out but it is a very long process.

Re: Obituary

senior333 — 2013-04-06 13:38:25Z

no...but if you call the funeral home i am sure they will be helpful.

Re: Obituary

famgene_1 — 2013-04-06 10:57:54Z

Thank you. Does your source happen to give her maiden name?

Re: Obituary

senior333 — 2013-04-06 00:47:30Z

Sybil Juanita Allen 81
died Dec.22,2009.Forest Hill East
(901)-332-3164

Re: Obituary

senior333 — 2013-04-06 00:46:41Z

Sybil Juanita Allen 81
died Dec.22,2009.Forest Hill East
(901)-332-3164

Obituary

famgene_1 — 2013-04-02 15:22:41Z

I'm trying to find an obituary for Sybil J. Allen who died in Memphis on Dec. 22, 2009. Thank you for any help.

Obituary

famgene_1 — 2013-04-02 15:22:29Z

I'm trying to find an obituary for Sybil J. Allen who died in Memphis on Dec. 22, 2009. Thank you for any help.

Re: Free Lookups in Shelby County, TN

forward866 — 2013-03-31 03:59:47Z

I'm looking for obits for Lawrence Marx(9-21-95) and Helen Marx 10-16-95).I believe they lived in Cordova.

Re: James KELLY b:1862 TN, Irish Ancestry

msjane43 — 2013-03-27 21:29:49Z

He was born in Alabama and died in Texas, his Fathers name is James M Kelly born in 1831 in Georgia his mother was Martha K born in 1830 in Alabama and his grandfather is James M Kelly born in 1790, James Monroe Kelly is my great grandfather.

Re: James KELLY, b. 1862 TN

msjane43 — 2013-03-27 21:26:38Z

Re: Maury Elementary School

trident762 — 2013-03-23 15:41:30Z

my father, Wallace H.Walters attended Maury school, probably during the early 1920s. I have his old class photo taken in front of the school, but do not know much else about it.

Wally Walters
Kennewick, WA

Re: Orville R. FOSTER, b.1903 TN

wcompton65 — 2013-03-22 22:35:25Z

I'm sure that his relatives do not want to hear this, but it needs to be said. Orville R. Foster was a pedophile. As a student of his at the Pasadena Hammond Organ Studio, he molested me numerous times, and who knows how many other boys he molested. I never told my parents because I knew that my father would kill him, and I didn't want a father in prison. Fortunately, I was strong minded and was able to put his horrible experience behind me. My only regret was that after I grew up, I didn't track him down and beat the living crap out of him. Now, he has only one person to answer to. If he repented...great. If not...rot in Hell Orville.

Seeking Hugh Roland 1792 TN (or OH) - 1852 TN + Mary "unknown"

viofam13 — 2013-03-16 19:29:27Z

Born Chambersburg, Tennessee (according to grave stone); others list "Ohio" as possible place of birth.
Married before 1816, Mary "unknown" born 24 Dec 1791 Smith County, Tennessee (according to grave stone); others list her place of birth as "Pennsylvania".
Daughter, Mary Roland born 1816 TN.
Hugh Roland's son, James G. Roland born 1823 Nashville, TN, died 1881, buried Louisville, Jefferson, KY.
Architect Nashville, Davidson, TN bef Jan 1820.
Migrated to Louisville, Jefferson, KY 1831 where he became city's first resident Architect.
Migrated to Ft. Pickering area Memphis, Shelby, TN before 1843.
Hugh Roland's daughter, Sarah Roland (wife of "unknown" Moseley) died Ft. Pickering, Memphis, Shelby, TN 15 Sep 1843.
Hugh Roland's daughter, Mary Roland born 1816, Tennessee, married 04 July 1845 Ft. Pickering, Memphis, Shelby, TN Col. David Looney.
Hugh Roland, Esq. died Ft. Pickering, Memphis, Shelby, TN 25 May 1852, buried there.
Hugh Roland's widow, Mary died 16 April 1866 Jefferson, KY.
Hugh Roland's body exhumed, shipped to KY and buried next to his widow's grave in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson, KY.
Hugh Roland's Looney descendants resided in Louisville, Jefferson, KY after his death. His daughter, Mary Roland (wife of Col. David Looney) died 1914, also buried in Cave Hill Cemetery.
Corrections and/or additional information about the above individuals will be appreciated.

Thelma Jones-Bryant

aaliy71006 — 2013-03-11 02:59:09Z

I am looking for info on Thelma Jones-Bryant, she was b. Abt 1920 in Memphis, Shelby, TN. her parents were Martin Jones and Madge King she also had a brother named Robert Jones who was b. Abt 1922 in TN. Sometime after 1940 she moved to Los Angeles and married my father General Bryant on Aug 20 1948. Any info would be greatly welcomed.

Thank you
Willette

Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Memphis, TN

suechappell16 — 2013-03-07 16:28:59Z

I was recently contacted by someone to help with their family history and found out that several of her relatives were buried in the MT. Carmel Cemetery located on Elvis BLVD. there in Memphis. While looking up info on this ceme. I read that it was in bad shape and people were looking to clean it up and locate as many stones as possible

I was wondering if this happened and were they successful in getting something done.

Thanks
Sue

Sullivan Family

senior333 — 2013-03-06 01:48:44Z

I am looking for my family.Descendants of Pinkie Shegar Sullivan.Her husband name was Tucker Sullivan.Cousin Pinkie died June 19,1963 in Memphis,Shelby,Tennessee. Thank you Ancestry.com members.

Re: John Petal Harlow-Memphis in the 1850's

wbmagates — 2013-03-04 21:38:58Z

Sorry-there is little to nothing about MY Harlow family on Family search! The only things are a couple censuses and death information which I already have. There is NOTHING about his parents. There are a numner of other Harlows, but not the one I am looking for. None of the Civil War soldiers fron TN can be him as he had left to seek his fortune before that and was actually in Utah by the time of the war and as a Canadian by birth would not have been required to fight.

Re: John Petal Harlow-Memphis in the 1850's

wbmagates — 2013-03-04 21:38:29Z

Re: John Petal Harlow-Memphis in the 1850's

senior333 — 2013-03-04 00:21:39Z

there is a lot of information on your family at familysearch.com and i saw at least 3 family trees on ancestry.com searching your family. Check these places.Also I saw some info on Fold3.com

John Petal Harlow-Memphis in the 1850's

wbmagates — 2013-03-03 05:10:55Z

Looking for information on my GGgrandfather, especially his early life. He was born c 1830. In 1854 he married Elizabeth Augusta Leaman in Geneva NY. Newspaper announcement (and later articles about him) stated he was from Whitby Canada West (ON). He went to Memphis TN by 1855 where he practiced law. His son, my Great grandfather, William Leaman Harlow, was born there in February 1855. He subsequently west west to seek his fortune in mining and his wife and son went back to Geneva. Supposedly he first went to South America and then Salt Lake City UT where he opened a number of mines and apparantly also operated some restaurants. By 1880, he was in Gunnison CO where he married again to Jane? and was either a farmer or restauranteer. Finally, he was one of the founding fathers of grand Junction CO where he was the first to show that fruit growing could be profitable. He died in 1891 in Palisade CO.
I am trying to find anything about him before he came to Geneve. Who were his parents? Was he born in Whitby? Any connection to either the loyalist Harlow or the Revolutionary war hero, William Leaman Harlow?

Re: Neal family

senior333 — 2013-03-03 02:18:38Z

I am sorry...the name is Elvira Neal Taylor.On Facebook . Hr sister Burnie Neal is also on facebook. Connect them.Maybe they can help with your ggrandfather Moses. I wish you God blessings.Have a Blessed night.