Van Buren - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Walker/Adair

KLoyd41 — 16 Aug 2008 2:58:58 GMT

Looking for info on the Children of Susan Jane Adair born 23 May 1852
White Co. Tenn. and Micajah Dotson "Dottie" Walker born 7 Feb 1862
Van Buren Co., Tennessee. Also Parents of Micajah Dotson "Dottie" Walker Any help with this family is a greatly apprecaited

Death Dates of James Simmons Sr. & wife Stacy Ann Roberts

SusanHolman27 — 24 Apr 2005 5:37:01 GMT

Looking for the death dates of James Simmons Sr. and wife Stacy Ann Roberts. They were originally from Caswell Co. NC.

Parents of Jane Hill Myers (1833-1914)

icydove — 6 Jul 2008 6:36:53 GMT

I am trying to find confirmation of the parents of Jane E. (East or maybe Easton) Hill, wife of Landsen Myers. Her marriage record doesn't list her parents. Her death certificate lists only her father as William Hill, but I have sufficient reason to believe that her father is John B. Hill from Ohio. Census records seem to support her father as being John B. Hill. It appears he moved back to Ohio several years before his death. Any information about the family would be appreciated. Thanks!

1850 Census

Debi_Giltner — 23 Aug 2004 4:06:31 GMT

Hi-
If anyone has access to the 1850 Census for Van Buren County, I would appreciate a look-up for James Claibourne PURCILLER, born August 1849, so he would have been around 1 year old at the time of this census. I have no names of parents or other information except that the parents were both born in Tennessee also. Thank you so much if you are able to help.
Debi

Payne family

MaryAshley51 — 23 Dec 2007 11:29:25 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!

will do lookups

kristimoffitt — 6 Jul 2007 1:58:44 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

Creeley and related families

tamara6666 — 7 May 2004 5:16:43 GMT

Researching family of James T. Creeley, his wife Lovica Webb, and his children James Francis Marion Creeley, Sian Carter Creeley, William Creeley, Isaac T. Creeley, Angeline Creeley, and Margaret Cecelia 'Cassie' Creeley. James and Sian moved west to Texas after the civil war and changed the name to Crelia.
Visit my site for more info...

Rogers or Rodgers

TaylorRose02 — 24 Mar 2007 4:59:14 GMT

I am looking for information on Dan Ro(d)gers in the counties White and Van Buren, Tn. Dan was first married to Lizzie Snodgrass children's name were Mattie, Katie, Dougie, Charles, and Margie.

Second marraige was to Zatie Davis I heard from my brother that hey had several children??? Most of the children still live in van Buren from my understanding. This dan Rogers is a brother to my Great Grandfather Samuel Rogers. Any information on their father and Mother would be appreciated very much. One could e-mail me at sapphire46@comcast.net

SLATTON-SLATON-SLAYTON

jc1247 — 6 Apr 2003 12:05:58 GMT

HI,MY NAME IS JOYCE SLAYTON CRAWLEY
I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME OUT...
MY FATHER WAS CARL JACKSON SLAYTON, HAD A BROTHER NAMED LOUIE ANDREW,AND A BROTHER NAMED JOHNNY WESLEY SLATTON .HALF BROTHERS NAMED ARZIE AND JIM HALF SISTER NAMED THURSDAY AND I DONT KNOW WHO SHE MARRIED...I THINK
HER FIRST NAME WAS FRANCES? HIS FATHER'S NAME WAS ANDREW JACKSON SLATTON..I THINK HE WAS BORN IN WHITE ,TN 1864 AND HE MARRIED FLOIE SLEDGE OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT.. .SHE WAS HIS SECOND WIFE AND WHEN MR SLATTON DIED FLOIE REMARRIED I THINK HE WAS A JENNINGS. THEY WERE FROM HUNTSVILLE, AL.. AND TNN.
WHEN DAD(CARL JACKSON SLATTON } WENT TO WAR WW 2 HE CHANGED IT TO SLAYTON......IF YOU CAN HELP ME AT ALL ..TELL ME HOW TO GET STARTED BECAUSE EVERTHING I DO IS WRONG.
I CAN'T FIND ANYTHING....I THINK ANDREW WAS A PREACHER..AND
THEY ARE BURIED SOME WHERE IN HUNTSVILLE,AL I BELIEVE
SOME ONE SAID MAPLE HILL CEMETERY.IF THIS IS SO I WOULD
LIKE TO VISIT THE GRAVES..AND MEET SOME OF HIS FAMILY
IF THEY ARE AROUND THERE. I DIDN,T GET TO MEET ANY OF MY
FATHERS FAMILY....
I APPRECIATE EVERTHING YOU CAN DO...
SINCERELY,JOYCE SLAYTON CRAWLEY

Jess & Maggie ESTES

SueReynolds67 — 19 Dec 2006 1:09:26 GMT

Looking for children of Jess ESTES born between 1916-?1940.
His first wife was Ova Curtis and I don't know if they had any children and I don't know if they divorced or she died.
His second wife was Maggie Tucker.
It was told that he had several children and the best I can figure he was living in Van Buren County during that time.
He and Maggie later moved to Guntersville, Alabama where she died 19 Jul 1949 and she was brought back to Spencer for burial. Would like a lookup for her obit.

Book about Elijah Hill descendents

honey2010 — 26 Nov 2006 1:15:01 GMT

Would anyone know how I could order the book
Elijah? Elijah Hill and his descendents by Betty Murray? I think it was published in 2001. I saw a copy of it in the library in Spencer, Tenn, Van Buren county. My family is descendents from his line and I would love to have a copy of this book. I have just recently started researching this side of my family.
Thanks so much
Mabeline Smith

Looking for grave of Titus Page Johnson

honey2010 — 13 Nov 2006 1:41:00 GMT

I'm looking for my great grandfather Titus Page Johnson.'s grave. he was born in Van Buren county, Tenn September 30, 1875 and died in Childress county, Texas December 22, 1928. I think he may have been taken back to Tenn for burial. His parent's are in Long cem and other relative are in Laural Creek.

Thomas Hollingsworth (1839-1925), son of Henry Hollingsworth and Sarah Haley, who later married Solomon Seamans

RossCameron27 — 1 Sep 2006 10:35:31 GMT

Sarah Neal - James Calvin Johnson 1821-1881

James Logue — 18 Aug 2006 2:15:44 GMT

Is the Sarah Neal burried in Old Rocky Cemetery the wife of James Calvin Johnson ? The Sarah in Old Rocky Cemetrey died 20 Aug 1856 and calulated she was born 12 May 1829.

Does anyone know who Sarah Neal Johnson's parents were?

Any info on her appreciated.

Surnames- George, Priest, Sparkman,Groves

ShirleyLopez35 — 29 Jul 2004 11:26:33 GMT

I am looking for info on the above surnames andone who might be able to help please email me.

Thanks
Shirley

Sarah Priest and James Martin

ChristyEdmonson13 — 19 Jan 2006 1:59:59 GMT

Glad to hear from a family researcher. Yes, I have Sarah and James. Email me at crigsqaw@aol.com and we can talk.
Christy

Tellmon & Prudence Thomison Preist

Harold Priest — 16 Sep 2001 3:38:45 GMT

The 1870 Scott co., MO census had a Prudence Preist with family of four children living next to W.C. Williams. They were from Van Buren Co. TN. I have a marriage record of Prudence and a Tellmon Preist being married in Van Buren Co. She was a Thomison. Does anyone know what happened to any of these families?

Lavenda Pope Crain

John Parker — 18 Jul 2006 2:40:57 GMT

I am looking for descandants of Pope Crain in reference to his family in Comanche County, Texas. His second wife was Delenita Kelly. His first wife was a York. Delenita "Nita" Kelly
is my grandmother's aunt.
John Parker

Looking for Pictures

ChristyEdmonson13 — 19 Jan 2006 1:59:59 GMT

Hello, I am looking for anyone that would share pictures of the following families.
Davis, Kirby, Craig, Priest, Richardson, O'dell. If anyone has any that they are willing to share they can email me. Hope someone out there can help me. Thanks
Christy

Sparkman and Simmons Connections?

SusanHolman55 — 7 Jul 2004 12:04:47 GMT

Looking for information on Sparkmans in White and Van Buren counties who are related to the Simmons families. I believe Tabitha Sparkman married Drury Simmons about 1829.

I believe the Simmons cemetery in White county has Frances Simmons listed as son of Drury Simmons and Rutha Sparkman.

The 1820 White co. census has several Sparkman families. A George Sparkman and family lives near James Simmons family as does a Martha Sparkman family. Both have daughters under 10.

Simmons Family in Van Buren Co. TN

wolfhead52 — 6 Jun 2005 2:22:03 GMT

looking for simmons in van buren co my grt grandmother was a simmons there is a larry miller with them in it please contact me at wolfhead52@aol.com

ANDREW SLATTON / DARTHULIE SPARKMAN /FLOIE SLEDGE

JOYCE — 2 Jul 2003 9:42:08 GMT

ANDREW JACKSON SLATTON BORN IN TENN &FLOYE SLEDGE LIVED AROUND HUNTSVILLE, AL WERE MY GRANDPARNETS...THEY ARE BURIED AT THE MAPEL HILL CEMETERY IN HUNTSVILLE...IF ANYONE HAS IN PICTURES OF THEM I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A COPY..OR KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT THEM PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT jc1247@aol.com ....FLOYE WAS HIS SECOND WIFE..HIS FIRST WIFE DARTHULIE PASSED AWAY.THEY HAD JAMES OR JIM,ARZIE, &THURSDAYAND ONE OR TWO MORE...I BELIVE SPARKMAN DRIVE IN HUNTSVILLE, AL IS NAMED AFTER HIS FRIST WIFE FAMILY ...HE MARRIED FLOYE AND THEY HAD LOUIE.CARL,JOHNNY..PLEASE HELP ME FIND SOME OF MY DAD'S PEOPLE..THANKS
JOYCE

James Simmons in 1850 Greene County Census

JennieKimbrellJones — 1 Jan 2006 2:07:02 GMT

I am researching my husband's Mason line back to Tennessee. I found his ggg granddad Solomon Mason age 38 married to Elizabeth age 34 in the 1850 Greene County Census for Division 9. Listed in their household is a James Simmons 60, and their next door neighbor is a James Simmons age 30. Also one of Solomon and Elizabeth's children is named Martin Van Buren Mason.

I believe that James Simmons age 60 is Elizabeth and James age 30's dad. When I search his name and age I do not pull up anything for him. That includes the 1850 Greene County Tennessee Census.

I have seen family trees where Solomon's Elizabeth is identified as Elizabeth Cummins by a marriage record from Yates. However, if I am reading the listing for this record correctly the marriage was supposed to have taken place in KY or Elizabeth was OF KY. Solomon and Elizabeth must have been married in Tennessee for all their children to have been born in TN.

I am hoping someone here might have some information that would shed some light on this puzzle for me.

Looking for info on gr grandmother Ollie Davis & her family

toddsgracie — 21 Mar 2004 5:53:56 GMT

I am looking for anyone that has any information on Ollie Davis. Her parents were Cos Davis and Bell Raper. I belive they lived around Doyle TN, or Sparta. I am not really sure. Ollie was married to Edward Kelly Judd for a short time. She was born on March 28, 1913 and died June 12, 1932. She is the mother of my grandfather Franklin Cos Judd, who lives in TN now.
I appreciate any help.

Thank you,
Stacie Hall

Wava Hillis, Lennie Gulley Memmie Gulley and Lue Gulley

Michelle Weber — 6 Nov 2005 7:21:23 GMT

I was wondering if anyone had any information on wava hillis, lennie gulley, memmie gulley, lue or loe gulley?
thank you

Marriage lookup for Frank or F. L. Rasco

genezonwingz62 — 10 Jan 2006 6:39:47 GMT

Can sks do a marriage lookup, about 1859-60 for F. L. or Frank Rasco to Martha Seamans (Simmons, Seamons) and for him again around 1879-1881, Van Buren County, Tennesse.

Also, a death in 1862 for Martha Rasco.

Any help would be greatly appreciated (I am in Oklahoma without access to files in Tennessee).

TIA
Betty Smith Collins

Tandy & Archibald Slatton & Tandy's Knob

Connie Slatton Looper — 16 Sep 2001 3:33:12 GMT

I am in search of any and all the information I can locate on Tandy Slatton & Archibald Slatton of Van Buren County, TN. Tandy was married to Nancy Paine. And Archibald was married to Louisa White.
Archibald and Louisa are buried at McElroy Cemetery in an unmarked grave. I would like to find out exactly which one so I could get a stone put down. Archibald is my Great Grandfather and Tandy is my Great Great Grandfather. Tandy's Knob is named after him. Anyone with any information please contact me.

Marriage Records

BethCook1 — 15 Aug 2001 2:50:28 GMT

Would marriage records be available ca 1832 in Van Buren
County? Searching for record of Emaline ---- to James
Thomas Haston.

Blackstone O. Hillis Family

alford99 — 11 Oct 2002 3:20:31 GMT

i too am the great granddaugther of blackstone o. hillis my grandfather is dennie ray hillis michelle was asking about revedy hillis that is my grandfathers father i would love to share info with you plus i have pictures of both blackstone and revedy please contact me alice alford

Cossie Davis/ Ollie Davis

ChristyEdmonson13 — 19 Jan 2006 1:59:59 GMT

Cole and Sullivan

tracey2464 — 22 Jan 2006 3:05:09 GMT

I am searching for the parents of Dora Ann Sullivan b. June 9, 1903, d. Nov. 17, 1983. She married Alonzo Cole on Dec. 20, 1920. The Sullivan's may have lived in Spencer Mountian, Van Buren Co. Dora and Alonzo lived on Carr Ave. I am not sure if that is in Cookeville or Sparta, but I think they lived in Sparta.
These are the other surnames I am searching: CHOATE, COLE, DEARING, PHY, RANDOLPH and SULLIVAN
You can email me at Tracey2464@aol.com.
Thank You,
Tracey Schuette

Looking for graves of Arthur & Lola Bolin

carol — 20 Mar 2005 2:42:44 GMT

Am looking for the graves of Arthur & Lola Bolin. Any help would be appreciated.

Ann(ie) Ellis mentioned in History of Van Buren Co.: The Early Cane Breakers

wolfhead52 — 6 Jun 2005 2:22:03 GMT

my gr gr grandmother was full blooded cherokee my gr uncle says that she is documented in a book called the history of van buren county the early cane breakers her name is ann(annie) ellis if you find this please let scan it and send it to wolfhead52@aol.com also if anyone can find her on the rolls she died in 1869

Larandy Chandler & Ann(ie) Ellis

wolfhead52 — 6 Jun 2005 2:22:03 GMT

looking for my grt grt grandfathers father &mother his name is larandy chandler his wife name is annie ellis they came from ill they live in van buren co. they are native americans one is 3/4 the other is full blooded please e-mail me at wolfhead52@aol.com
thanks

FREE census lookups 1900-1930

kristimoffitt — 9 Sep 2004 12:39:12 GMT

Hello,
I am willing to do lookups in the Van Buren County, TN census records for 1900-1930.

Anyone who is interested, please send me as much information as you can on the people you are seeking and I will do my best to help you.
Kristi Moffitt
kkcem@blomand.net

White Co Tax Lists on CD!

Mary bell — 7 Oct 2004 1:07:41 GMT

Wayne Haston, on his wonderful website at danielhaston.com is offering this invalueable research tool. It's a non-profit labor of love!

I highly reccomend this CD to anyone with roots in Van Buren Co. TN. I found many ancestors not listed in census records or anywhere else on these tax lists! Search them from the comfort of your own home!

Mary Bell

County Records on CD -- White County, Tennessee

1811-1876 White County, TN Tax Lists

This CD contains more than 2500 pages of White County, TN tax records in easy-to-use Adobe Acrobat files.
The nine tax books contained on this disc include all of the existing White County, TN tax records for the 1811-1876 years.
1811-1815
1816-1818
1821-1825
1826-1829
1832-1836
1837-1841
1847-1850
1863 & 1865-1867
1871-1876

All profits from this project are contributed to the Big Fork Cemetery Fund, in order to continue the restoration and maintenance of this early White County, TN cemetery.

Re: Looking for Father

Bill Boren — 20 Mar 2005 3:02:04 GMT

I check my e-mail around 7/8 AM and in the afternoon around 4/5PM,I've done a lot of research on the Boren's<I've hit a snag as to why they were in Vanburen county other than what my mother told me that when Tom was six months old they moved there to live close to Granny,I can't find any info.on that..the only Grannys I have are Borens or Gillespie.you may be able to shed some light on that..I do know Toms Father was dead and she Married Alonzo Hayes there....E-mail me at hotr53@msn.com

Looking for father

Betty Schulman — 26 Feb 2003 1:44:23 GMT

I am looking for my father.. His name is Homer Thomas Boren. He went to this college. His parents names are Alonzo Hayes. He went there approx. 1935-1937 not to sure on the dates. We do not want anything just would like to meet him or just talk to him on the phone..
Thanks
Brenda

Looking for old Cummings Family Photographs (Joseph)

DE_Cummings — 6 Aug 2004 9:38:08 GMT

Hello I'm a descendent of Joseph Cummings/Rose Collyer Sellers and was wondering if any family photographs existed. Particularly looking for the line of David Cummings and Sarah Keithly Cummings. Would appreciate hearing from anyone that would have any of these older stories or photographs to share. I do have the 1908 Cummings reunion. Thank you.

Denney Family

Csstorie — 9 Jul 2004 5:43:43 GMT

Any information on the Denney family line would be greatly appreicated. I am particularly interested in Adellor (Adella) Sparkman who married first Charles Denney and then his half brother James Preston Denney. They were both the sons of Preston Denney. One of Preston's daughers, Martha, married Blackstone O. Hillis.

Carolyn

Bouldin Reunion 2004

Judy (Bouldin) Petit — 20 Jun 2004 12:03:31 GMT

Our annual Bouldin Reunion will be held again this year on August 14, 2004 at the Mt. Leo Church of Christ Educational Building. Doors open at 3:00 PM. Bring a covered dish and a "White Elephant" gift wrapped for the drawings. Please bring a favorite Bouldin Family Recipe for our cook book we plan to publish for next year. Pass the word around about the reunion and try to come and meet the Bouldins you may have lose contact with.For information contact: ALma Lee (Bouldin) Shoemaker e-mail: strawberry11723@aol.com or Judy (Bouldin) Petit e-mail: petit@blomand.net

Researching the surname Barker

MaryUnknown13 — 31 Aug 2004 2:40:39 GMT

I am looking for anyone with the surname of Barker.
Thank you for your time.
mary

Marriage look-up needed on Jess Estes

SueReynolds67 — 19 Sep 2003 10:28:36 GMT

In hopes of finding someone to look for a marriage in Van Buren County for a Jess Estes. Would have been prior to 1920, possibly between 1915-1920. I dont know who he married. If anyone knows anything of this man, please contact me.
Thanks
Sue

Looking for info on Homer & Nellie Rines Barnes Family

TanaAllen64 — 7 Jul 2004 12:17:55 GMT

Looking for any Barnes Family that was born in Van Buren County,Tennessee.I'm looking for any information on a Homer Barnes that was married to a Nellie Rines Barnes.Children: Clayton Barnes,Pearl Matthews,Joyce Davis,Bertha Sherrill,Sue Maynard,Lucille Mooneynham all of Crossville,TN.,Arlie Barnes,Denzle Barnes and Bobby Barnes of Crossville,Tennessee,Clyde Buck Barnes of Dayton ,Ohio,Charles Barnes of Cleveland,Ohio and Clifford Barnes of Jamestown,Gordon Sidney Barnes of Crossville,TN.
Any information will be appreciated and needed!
Thanks!
Tana
tootie2@citlink.net

Milton STEWART bootlegger.

dothoveyaolcom — 20 Mar 2005 2:53:58 GMT

Looking for info on Milton STEWART, bootlegger killed by IRS agents. Died between 1920 and 1930, Married to Mary PEPPERS CAGLE. Had son Milton STEWART botn 1924.

Please email me at nlfowler@comcast.net

Thanks

James Simmons will 1842

SusanHolman55 — 17 Jan 2004 5:31:59 GMT

Was Drury Simmons listed as a son in will of James Simmons filed June 26, 1842? Drury lived in White co. in 1850 with his family.

William Mitchell b. VanBuren Co., moved to Hawkins Co., TN

jenjo428 — 4 Sep 2003 1:40:50 GMT

I am searching for information on William Mitchell, i.e., dob, parents name, dod, etc. All the information that I have is that he was born in VanBuren Co., TN and later moved to Hawkins Co., TN, where his son, Willie Carter Mitchell was born on October 11, 1917. I do not know who William married. However, on Willie's death certificate it lists his father as William Mitchell and mother unknown.

We have been told by my father-in-law that Willie's mother died during childbirth and that his father, William remarried and he was raised by his step-mother. I was told by someone what her name was, but I didn't write it down. All I can remember is that William's 2nd wife's name was "Lide" I think it was short for Elizabeth.
Another family researcher has found pictures of William and in doing so found some pictures of a couple of girls one with the last name of Ingle (we believe that this could've been Willie's mother and Williams 1st wife) but we do not know for sure. It is also another possiblity that her maiden name couldv'e been Carter. (It was common practice to give a child the mother's maiden name as a middle name)

If any one can help, it would be much appreciated. William is my brick wall.

Thanks,
Jennifer Mitchell

Elizabeth Townsend, Benjamin Lucinda Barney, Jonathan Berry

Mark Hovila — 2 Nov 2001 7:35:26 GMT

I would like to talk with anybody who has Townsends, Barneys or Berrys in Van Buren County in the period 1860-1890.

Bouldin Reunion

Judy Bouldin Petit — 30 May 2003 4:20:41 GMT

The Bouldin Reunion will be held again at the Mt. Leo Church of Christ Educational Building on August 16, 2003, in McMinnville (Warren County) Tennessee. Doors will open at 3:00 PM. Please bring a covered dish and family photo's you'd like to share. There will be prizes, entertainment and lots of fun.
For questions contact:
Alma Lee Bouldin Shoemaker---931-273-4552
Ruth Templeton Pitts---931-668-5196
Judy Bouldin Petit---931-473-7886

Terrain on HWY 8 and county line?

karon — 6 Nov 2005 7:32:36 GMT

Greetings. Could someone please provide me with a description of the terrain on old state road 8 as it crosses over from Van Buren to Warren county? Is this a mountainous road? How many lanes, are there steep enbankments? What does one see from the road, what kind of buildings, landmarks, etc. are in this specific locale? Thanks so much. dura7mater@aol.com

Painesville

SueReynolds67 — 20 Mar 2005 2:54:47 GMT

Is there someone that can tell me where Painesville was located in the county? Thanks sue

Gravesite of Mary Bowers Mayfield

Barbara — 6 Apr 2003 12:01:06 GMT

Seeking information on the grave site of Mary Bowers Mayfield. Date of death June 2, 1928. Buried in Van Buren Co. TN..

Seitz Cemetery

toddsgracie — 21 Mar 2004 5:53:56 GMT

I am looking for someone who has a listing of Seitz Cemetery in Spencer, and Walling Cemetery. Please email me with any info. I am looking for Bickfords, Wallings, and Bouldins. As well as Cossie Davis line.

Thank you,
Stacie

Burritt College

JaneDeBruin51 — 15 Feb 2005 2:05:36 GMT

Does anyone know if the records from Burritt College survive and if so can they be accessed?
I am seeking the records for William D. Hodges born 8/18/1833, the son of Fleming Hodges and Sarah Kimzey.
Thanks,
Jane

Neely/Vickers/Brown Info

Wendy Neely Hensley — 11 Feb 2003 1:17:42 GMT

I am needing information on a Rebecca Elizabeth Vickers who married John (Joe Bird) Brown. John remarried after Rebecca's death. Any information would be appreciated

John Thomas Evans

Doyleen39 — 16 Nov 2002 6:59:10 GMT

Looking for the burial place of John Thomas Evans, last heard of 1923 in KS. He was born in Van Buren, TN

Brock surname

rsrbten — 23 Apr 2003 10:11:53 GMT

Household with the surname of Brock 1820-1860. Thanks

Divorce Records/Van Buren Co Tn

Mary Marler Winham — 25 Nov 2002 11:20:31 GMT

I am looking for the divorce record of Josiah S. "Isaiah" MOFFITT from Sarah Ann Drake Moffitt between 1875 and 1876. Mary Marler Winham

Drowning?

Jerri Burgess-Osborn — 26 Oct 2002 1:52:54 GMT

Does anyone know about a drowning at Caney Creek/River
that happened in 1946 about June or July
deceased = R.Z. Yates
thats all the information I have and I'd like to know more if anyone can help out.
Thank You.

Slatton Graves on Tandy's Knob

Connie Slatton Looper — 11 Oct 2002 3:19:32 GMT

I have come across a small cemetery up on Tandy's Knob with about 6/7 graves. They are marked with stones but they are no longer ledgible. I have been told that they are Graves of Slatton's. There was also a log cabin that was 1/2 caved in across the bluff. The land went up for sale and was bought so I have no idea of knowing whether or not the cabin still stands.
I am interested in finding out whom lived there. The cabin had to have been built back in the 1800's due to the structure of how it was built. This land back in the 1800's belonged to my Great Great Grandfather Tandy Slatton and rumor has it that he was buried between his old homestead and the top of the knob. I do believe that I have located his grave sight but I think that these other graves just might be that of his father Edward. Anyone knowing anything about this mountain and the land and people please contact me or post a message. Tandy's Knob is part of the Bone Cave Mountains in Bone Cave. Connie

Pain/Paine/Payne Families

AlanWysong — 6 Apr 2003 12:02:07 GMT

I am searching for Lucy Pain/Payne who was living in Van Buren Co in 1850 - she became a widow between 1842 - 1850
Census records show Lucy 37, Joseph 17, Elizabeth 15, William C 14, MIllie 12, John 10, Mary 7. William C is my great great grandfather.
Any help appreciated.
Alan awysong@brtc.net

Amey Greene from Spencer TN

JSMcGuire — 21 Mar 2002 7:34:17 GMT

I'm searching for info on Amey Elizabeth Greene originally from Spencer TN who married Joseph A. Williamson 1864-1926. They are buried near Tustin MI. Amey was first married to Chub Williamson (Joseph's twin) who died. She had two daughters by Chub: Viola and Ida, and four children by Joseph: Jasper, Opal, Oscar and Myrtle.

Thanks very much-
Joe

John Porter, d 1831, bought land south of Caney Fork in 1812

astevens_0691 — 15 Nov 2001 3:40:55 GMT

If anyone is researching John Porter and his descendants, it would be wonderful to exchange information. John Porter and his wife Sarah or Sally moved to White County, TN about 1806. John Porter bought land south of the Caney Fork in 1812. I've not yet traced what happened to this land. Since it was south of the Caney Fork, maybe some land records and some descendants might have been in Van Buren County, TN. John and Sally had 11 children. I don't know how many of them were in the White, Van Buren, and Warren Counties area. Sally's maiden name is not known. It is known or believed that one daughter married George Yates, one son, Joshua, married Polly, maiden name unknown, and another son, Samuel, married an unknown lady. Polly seems to have been a nickname for Mary. Anthony Dibrell had some connection to John and Sally Porter, although it may have been only friendship. Any suggestions welcome!

Households with Ministers listed in the 1880 Van Buren Co

MarieClassof86 — 29 Nov 2006 11:49:25 GMT

COLE & GALLOWAY Families

Ruth Riley — 16 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Any info on John & Jeane Cole, 1800's, children: Leton, Ray, Rita and Recie (1898-1960) in town of Spencer in Van Buren Co., TN. Recie (my grandmother) married Walter Galloway in Bone Cave, TN in 1917. Thanks for any help!

Butt's Ford, Molloy's Ford, Porter's Ford in Mr. Crouch's book

astevens_0691 — 15 Aug 2001 3:52:37 GMT

Could someone help me find where Butt's Ford aka Molloy's Ford aka Porter's Ford is in the White-Van Buren area? The best I've done so far was find a place in Rutherford County called Butt's Ford... with even a Molloy Lane close by.

My interest is in John Porter, resident of White County, TN from 1811 through 1831. He seems to be the Porter whom Mr. Crouch referenced.

Was Mr. Crouch's book ever published? Do copies ever come available for sale? That seems a neat book.

William Davis Carnes

T Miller — 15 Aug 2001 2:39:02 GMT

William Davis Carnes was born 10-23-1805 in South Carolina. He died 11-20-1879 in Spencer, Van Buren County, Tennessee.
He served as President of Burritt College at Spencer, Tennessee, from 1850-1858 and again from 1872-1878. He also served as President of The University of Tennessee. He was a pioneer gospel preacher. His grave maker is the tall one about center of Town Cemetery in Spencer, Tennessee.

Tramell Ancestors

Mitzi Stuart — 1 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching my G,G,G,G Grandfather and Grand mother's families. His name is William Tramell b. 03/30/1834 Warren Co. Tenn, m.08/24/1856 Margrette E. Brown b. 10/26/1837 in Van Buren Co. Tenn. They had 8 children as follows:
Francis Marion b. 06/18/1857 Warren Co. Tenn
Sarah Effie b. 12/25/1859 Tenn.
I.F. b. 02/02/1862 Tenn.
T. Viana (Annie) b. 02/15/1864 Tenn
Mary Samantha b. 08/15/1866 Tenn
Florence Elvira b. 03/04/1872 Ky
M. B. Tramell b. 09/06/1874 Ky
Willie A. b. 03/06/1880 Ky

Is anybody researching this family? I am needing a copy of the marriage certificate but the court house does not have them. I have no information on William or Mary's parents except that the 1910 Ky Census indicates that both sets of parents were born in Ky.
M.B. Tramell b. 09/06/1874

GILBERT GAUL - GREAT AMERICAN ARTIST

T Miller — 10 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

(GAUL, WILLIAM GILBERT)---American artist, born 1855 in New Jersey. Died in 1919. Gilbert Gaul inherited land in the Fall Creek Falls area of Van Buren County. He lived and painted there.
Gaul had art studios in New York and Nashville. He taught art in McMinnville and Nashville.
Gaul also traveled the west and painted.
Among his best known works is a series of paintings on the Civl War that he completed around 1907 for the Southern Art Publishing Company.
Prints of these paintings hang in several homes in Van Buren County as well as the court house and at the Inn at Fall Creek Falls.
The paintings of life during the Civil war include: 1. "Leaving Home", said to be sketched from the living room of a house that stood behind Church of Christ in Spencer. The house burned several years ago. 2. "Holding the line at all hazards." 3. "Waiting for dawn." 4. "The Pickett" Van Buren Countain Buck Walling is said to be the man who posed for this painting. 5. "The Forager." 6. "Between the lines." 7. "Tidings from the front." There is an 8th entiled "Faithful unto death." The 8th painting shows a Civil War soilder who has fallen from his horse, and the horse is standing by.

PECKERWOOD TAFT

T Miller — 1 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Margie Miller Obit

T Miller — 16 Sep 2001 3:36:04 GMT

Margie Fay Copeland Miller, 89, died 5-4-1996 in McMinnville,Tennessee after an extended illness.
She was born 12-3-1906 in Overton County, Tennessee.
She was the daughter of Campbell and Dora Sevier Copeland and was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Virgil Miller in 1964. She was the great-great-great-grandaughter of Gen. John Sevier, hero at the Battle of King's Mountain and one of the founder's and First Governor of Tennessee.
She was a long time resident of Van Buren County.
She is buried in Molloy Cemtery at Spencer in Van Buren County, Tennessee.

Billingsley W N obit

T Miller — 28 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

W.N. Billingsley, was born 11-9-1853 in Pikeville, Tennessee. He died 3-26-1912 and is buried in Town Cemetery in Spencer, Van Buren County, Tennessee.
W.N. Billingsley was President of Burritt College in Spencer from 1890-1911. He is regarded as one of the outstanding educator's of his time.

Ivey or Vining

kathyjacquez1 — 6 Nov 2005 7:35:53 GMT

Im searching for a female by the name of Eady Ann Ivey or Ivy. She was born in 1826. She was belived to have lived in this area at one time. Her name could have also been Edith.
Also searching for a male by the name of Owen Vining. He was born in 1815. I would like any history on these two people, any background. If anyone can help me please email me at my email address. Thanks so much.

Civil War Photograph

Tim Young — 21 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am in search of anyone who can give me information on
a Civil War Reunion Photograph; that was taken in front of
the White County Court House in Sparta, TN. It includes
soldiers from Van Buren, White and surrounding counties.

Anything that anyone can tell me about this photograph,
will be greatly appreciated

Burial Site-Thomas & Maggie Ward Hillis

GaryElsieJones — 31 Mar 2006 3:12:55 GMT

Margaret "Maggie" Ward married Thomas Hillis 16 Feb 1887 in Warren Co., TN. Thomas "Shoot" Hillis, according to information given to me by another researcher, was born in Van Buren Co.

I would appreciate a lookup in Van Buren Co. Cemetery records to determine if Thomas or Margaret "Maggie" Ward Hillis, or both, are buried in Van Buren Co.,TN.

Thank you for any information. I Plan to visit one day in the Warren Co. area over the Memorial holiday weekend. I would like to visit their gravesites, if I can locate them.

Elsie

TENNESSEE COLORED PENSION APPLICATIONS FOR CSA SERVICE

edgar4 — 28 Sep 2001 5:58:17 GMT

For a listing of some African-Americans who claimed service with the Confederate States of America during the Civil War, go to the site below.

WHITTENBURG

Mary Parker — 26 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on Isaac WHITTENBURG b.1815 md.Jun 24,1841.Marilla WALLING b.1824 Van Buren Co.Their children all born Van Buren Co.
Nancy b.1844 md.Wm.BOYD
Sarah E.b.1845 md.unknown CECERO
Daniel L. b.1849
John
Amanda b. 1857 md.Wm.STREAKLY
Peter Lee b.Jul.23,1851 md.Launa(Laura) MYERS b.Dec 12 1853 or 1857

Isaiah Thomas Hillis

LadyeJaneHUNTER — 12 Jul 2001 5:13:05 GMT

Blackstone Oregon Hillis--Bio

LadyeJaneHUNTER — 11 Oct 2002 3:18:36 GMT

Gertrude Hillis Groves(1902 - 1991)

LadyeJaneHUNTER — 11 Oct 2002 3:14:57 GMT

GROVES, GERTRUDE HILLIS (1902 - 1991)

Route 2, Rock Island resident and Van Buren County native Gertie Groves, 89, died July 29 at River Park Hospital after a lingering illness.

A homemaker and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of Coy and Viola Hillis and was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Clifton Groves, in 1978.

She is survived by two sons, Earl and Clayton Groves, both of Rock Island; two grandsons, Dale and Dennis Groves, both of Rock Island, three granddaughters, Carla Savage and Glenda Kell, both of McMinnville and Janice Groves of Rock Island; one adopted grandson, Mike Groves of Rock Island; two great-grandsons, Brandon and Daniel Savage, both of McMinnville; two great-grand-daughters, Kendra Savage and Tracy Kell, both of McMinnville; and one brother Russ Hillis of Rock Island.

Services will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at High's Chapel with James Boyd and Titus Ward officiating. Burial will follow at White Hill Cemetery in Van Buren County. Visitation began yesterday at High's. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Wed., 31 July 1991.

Adair

Colleen1009 — 23 Jun 2001 9:15:34 GMT

William Thomas Adair b abt 1864-74. Parents Nelson & Mary Jane (McGuire) Adair.