Pellissippi Genealogical & Historical Soc. [PGHS] - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Location of Lues Well

RandyTurpin — 2009-06-26 20:30:48Z

The 1860 census notes that there was a post office at a place called Lues Well. Where was/is Lues Well? It appears that my ancestors, Martin and Elizabeth Turpin, lived there.

Re: Martin Turpin and James Turpin

RandyTurpin — 2009-06-26 00:24:26Z

The 1850 census shows James Turpin at subdivision 16 in Anderson County. Where can I find a map showing the census subdivisions in Anderson County (1850)?

Family of Ewing Heatherly & Elizabeth Guinn

TNSuzie — 2009-06-24 04:47:13Z

Trying to research Ewing Heatherly born about 1780 in NC. He moved to Carter Co.,TN. Some of his family moved to Campbell and Anderson Co.,TN.

He married Elizabeth Guinn.

Their children:
Thomas C.
James
Dicy
Elizabeth
John M.
William
George
Frances (born June 9, 1816) (married Samuel Berry)
Rebecca (born 1816) (married William Creed)
Sarah (born about 1800) married Daniel Strader (My Great-Great-Grandparents)

Thanks so much.

George and Elizabeth Bulmer burial place

gbducks — 2009-03-02 15:54:49Z

I am trying to locate the burial place of George and Elizabeth Bulmer. They are last know to be in 1910 at
Civil District 13, Anderson, Tennessee. They came over
from England in the late 1800's and setteled in Briceville.
Family members think they are buried in Briceville. I have
searched the cemeteries on line that I can find but they are not listed. Can anyone help?

Thanks,

Alice

Re: John Peak Will

melisa_johnson — 2008-09-19 01:25:06Z

I was just in tenn
problems with wills
1890 the meigs co ct house burnt
i was looking for the will of Elbert Blaylock who gave gdn
of franklin blaylock to jacob peak
would love to chat on this family
i was hoping for a leed have you found any

Re: Hatmaker Family

cynn39 — 2008-07-28 16:26:33Z

I hope you're still around.

My husband's family comes from Melchoir's line....please contact me at cynn.hatmaker@gmail.com and I'll be looking up the exact line.

Yippee for cousins!!!
Cyn

Locating property on the basis of a deed search

RandyTurpin — 2008-06-11 22:24:21Z

At the Anderson County courthouse, I have located property descriptions for members of the Turpin family (mid 1800's). My question is this: How does a person take a property description (noting natural markers that were probably only known in the 1800's) and find the location of that piece of property on a present-day map?

Martin Turpin and James Turpin

RandyTurpin — 2008-06-11 22:17:54Z

Can anyone tell me the location of the home of Martin Turpin and/or James Turpin in Anderson County in the early 1800's? Martin Turpin married Mary Elizabeth Russell in Knox County in 1805, but apparently Martin's family and the family of his son James lived in Anderson County by the 1840's. I am wondering if they might have lived at the site of Turpin Spring--located on Blockhouse Valley Road.

Turpin Spring on Blockhouse Valley Road

RandyTurpin — 2008-06-11 22:10:27Z

Can anyone tell me the origin of the name given to "Turpin Spring" on Blockhouse Valley Road? Did the Turpin family once live at that location? If so, which Turpins lived there and at what point in history?

The block house in Block House Valley

RandyTurpin — 2008-06-11 22:07:42Z

Where was the block house located in Block House Valley? I am exploring the possible settlement of the Turpin family in that area.

Re: William Humphrey

rpevans188 — 2008-05-28 12:57:21Z

Hi Mary,

Yes, I have some information on William and Amy Humphrey. Let me know what I can do for you.

Ron Evans
rpevans@att.net
pghs@att.net

Re: John Humphrey

MaryEklund35 — 2008-05-28 12:52:09Z

Looking for WIllIAM HUMPHREY, married AMY WEAVER. Can you help?

Thanks, Mary

Re: John Humphrey

MaryEklund35 — 2008-05-28 12:40:42Z

Very interested in this Humphrey family. Please contact me.
Thanks, Mary

Benjamin Walden Bible Transcription

ShermanOrick — 2008-02-26 16:08:00Z

I recently looked at Vol. 9 1988 of the Pellissippian and found a transcription of Benjamin Waldens Bible. This was submitted by Jane Ayers of Lafollette,TN. Ms. Ayers states that the actual Bible is in the posession of Rosalie A. Keever of Knoxville,TN. Have not been able to locate either of these two sources.Benjamin is my 4ggrandfather and I would love to see or at least see pictures of this Bible. If any one has a clue of how I could possibly get in touch with either of these ladies, please contact me at knxorick@aol.com Thanks in advance. Sherman Orick

Re: Family History for Curtis Ralston Hill

RoyChadwick27 — 2008-01-06 17:23:12Z

Thanks for the reply,
Roy Chadwick.

Re: Family History for Curtis Ralston Hill

mahill101 — 2008-01-06 01:29:40Z

No, sorry I don't have any Hills that fit your description.

Re: Family History for Curtis Ralston Hill

mahill101 — 2008-01-06 01:27:29Z

Wow, I just now got your email from several years ago. I was asking about relatives of Curtis Ralston Hill. He was my grandfather, son of Millard Polk Hill and Jamaca Florence Weaver, born around 1904 in Knox County, Tennesse.

Knoxville Market in Andersonville

EmilyHaverkamp — 2007-11-26 02:06:36Z

There was a store house in Andersonville located across from the Y - Service station where the road splits between Hwy 61 and Park Lane. It was called the Knoxville Market. Farmers brought their produce there to be sold in Knoxville. The building is still standing it was converted into a house for Mayme Sharp George. I am looking for pictures or any other information about this building.

Searching for my Hackworth Family

2006-11-27 15:19:41Z

I am searching for Augustine Austin Hackworth and his son Augustus Austin Hackworth and possibly William Hackworth.Have heard that A.A.Hackworth was part of founding Anderson County,TN.Does anyone have any proof on this or anyother info?I do know Augustine A.H. is buried in the Condra cemetery in Marion County Tn.Not sure about Augustine A. where buried? Any info would be appreciated.Also heard their names appear in court minutes there in Anderson Co.

civil war pictures

2006-10-26 17:11:33Z

My g.grandfather Sam Raby was in the Civil War he was a corpal d co. 3rd tn. inf. I am looking for a picture of this unit.
He also drove an ambalance during this time. Please Please someone help me with this . Would love to have a picture...

Maddox/Mattox/Madox

2006-10-13 03:40:11Z

John Maddox administered the estate of Nathan Maddox 10 July 1815. Daniel Maddox was also living in Anderson Co at the same time. I am looking for their relationship to each other and other relatives. Did they have a sister/daughter Elizabeth A. Madox, b 12 Oct 1797 in VA? Thank you, Jeanne

Re: Clarkson, Bolling, Johnson families Anderson Co., TN c. 1800-20

2006-10-10 02:34:39Z

Re: Maston T. Hill

2006-09-23 21:30:26Z

I couldnt find a marriage but I did find him on the 1870 census, age 15, son of James C. Hill, Clinton PO, Anderson C. pg 26 a. if that helps at all.

Penny

Re: William B. Irick

2006-09-23 20:26:26Z

Hi Doug

I dont have anything specific for you, sorry, but your william has to tie in with the other Iricks. I have a lot of Irick info, beginning with Elizabeth Irick. She was born 1800, living in Anderson County. I do have she had a son Willis b 1837 but that doesnt match up with your info. I do not have info on siblings of Elizabeth, so perhaps he relates to her that way or as a son of a brother. If you need this info on Elizabeth you can go to my website, book section, Irick section. it is indexed too. it is:
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/p/a/p/Penny-Papen...
Let me know if it helps

Penny

A marriage record?

2006-04-04 04:22:55Z

My Great grandparents Frederick Engert and Augusta Strange lived in Wartburg and I assume they were married but I can not find where.
I just saw where the Anderson County Vo.XXV#4 of the Pellissipian
has the 1851-1900 records. Would somebody that has this copy help me by checking it for me.
I would greatly appreciate it.
Betty Evans Webb

Maston T. Hill

2006-07-08 19:57:44Z

Looking for a marriage for Maston T. Hill to Susan J.{?}Hall
in Anderson County, Tennessee before 1876 and they divorced in Mar. 16, 1876 in Anderson Co.,TN. Any leads will be appreciated.

Re: Clarkson, Bolling, Johnson families Anderson Co., TN c. 1800-20

2006-03-16 09:49:29Z

Cousin: We are still gathering family on the Clarkson, Bolling, Johnson lines from Anderson County TN. We have made some progress and certainly would love to share. If I remember right, you and your Mother took us out to the cemetery in Osborne County where William Riley Clarkson was buried. I have found more on Penelope Bolling Clarkson, his wife and ancestry on both. We have it all in our Legacy database. Please update me.

Re: Clarkson, Bolling, Johnson families Anderson Co., TN c. 1800-20

2006-03-16 04:20:25Z

I'm interested in the Tenn Deed that you have!! Emily Coward Clarkson and Franklin Smith Clarkson were my GG Grandparents. This is the first thing that I have seen that connects Emily to Isaac Coward. Could I have a copy of the Deed or at least tell me where I could obtain one. Willing to share information.

Betsy Pritchard

Re: Clarkson, Bolling, Johnson families Anderson Co., TN c. 1800-20

2005-12-19 22:14:53Z

for what its worth I have an anderson county TN deed dated Nov 1850 that has Emily Coward Clarkson wife of F.S. Clarkson living in Scott County ILL.

Emily was daughter of Isaac Coward and Sarah Hall and in the deed the children of Sarah Hall were settling the estate of their Mother's inferentance from Sarah's father David Hall.

Most likely Emily Coward and F.S. Clarkson were married in Anderson County TN before 1850.

William Voiles bn abt 1819 - died 1913 KY

2005-12-07 18:23:29Z

Smith,Taylor,Ward,Long

2005-11-18 14:50:41Z

I'm in search of the history my great great grand father William (Henry) Smith. He is in the 1860 census living with Alfred Taylor. He married Mary Hoskins? They had James W John H Joseph M. Elizabeth A. And Julia C. Email@ TurboLarry@hotmail.com

Re: Hatmaker Family

2006-01-30 21:17:21Z

My Great Grandmother was Julia Hatmaker Ballard born in Tenn. I have some info from others on when they came over, etc. and about the Snow Fox ship. I am trying to find out about the "gathering" in Tenn. of the family each year and if she had any others. Malone was her brother, I think, but don't know of the rest. I am in Westville, Ill. at 217-267-7242. Call if you want.

William B. Irick

Douglass_Ferguson — 2006-02-03 01:24:32Z

Looking for information on my GGGrandfather, William B. Irick , who was married to Lydia Clay. I've hit a rock wall and find nothing beyound William who lived from c. 1820 to 1898. Was his name changed from the Germanic Ihreg or was the name Irecks? Anyone with an answer, let me know. I can be reached at dougferg@erols.com. Thanks millions.

Douglass Ferguson
Fredericksburg, VA

Joe & Susie Smith of Anderson Co., TN

CADebenport — 2007-01-28 21:55:25Z

I am looking for any family of Joe Smith (b.1902 TN), wife Susie (b. 1904 KY), daughters Viola (b. 1927 TN), & Thelma (b. 1929 TN). They were living in the 13th Civil District of Anderson County during the 1930 Census. There was also two sons, R.C. & ?, both born after the 1930 census. Joe & Susie's oldest daughter Viola Susan was 1st married to James Monroe Sexton (1916-2002). He was committed to an Insane Asylum in 1962 & their children were taken away and the younger ones were adopted out. Their children are: 1)Stillborn Baby Boy Sexton, 2)Dennis James Sexton, 3)John Sexton (d. 2004), 4)Joe Sexton (twin to John), 5)Linda Sexton-Seehorn, 6)Timothy Sexton, 7)Teresa Sexton-Mowell, 8)Kathy Sexton-Vaughan-Rutger, 9)Ernest Sexton, & 10)Randall Sexton, b./d. Aug 1961. Viola died before 2002 in Washington State (we don't know what her second husband's name is). Kathy & Ernie Sexton were both adopted by the same family from Sevierville, TN. I am trying to help Kathy find her family.

Hall Family

civilization3 — 2006-09-02 04:09:19Z

I am trying to find information about the Hall family connected to Joe and Leah Hall.

He lived in Anderson county all of his life, around Clinton. He was born in the 1880's and died in 1947. (Some census say 1883, some say 1887). His wife's name was Leah ( nee Walden). They had several children, William, Nettie, Clara Violet, Edith, Mary Ella, Carl, Ethel, and Burton. Several of these also lived in or around Clinton all of their lives. I understand he had a brother named or called David and a brother named or called Tom, and this Tom was married to a woman named Sarah. Also a sister named or called Peggie. Peggy had a daughter named Mary and a son named George, born approx. 1905 and 1907. Peggy's daughter Mary married Huston Graham, they had children George and Georgette, Edward, and Willie. I have been through the censuses at ancestry.com, and I find them with their respective families, however I cannot seem to locate the information I am seeking - who were Joe's parents? Who were Leah's parents?

You know the census I needed is the one that isn't there - the 1890.......

Joe was buried along the fence row of the cemetery there in Clinton, and now a shed has been built over the top of his grave and his infant son's grave (They were only marked with rocks). Leah died in Maryville in 1963. I am not sure where she was buried.

I believe they were married sometime between 1910 and 1916.

Thanks in advance for any information.

Laura

Re: Family History for Curtis Ralston Hill

RoyChadwick61 — 2006-03-29 14:51:59Z

Hi Mark,
Do you have a unk Hill who married a Sarah Wilson Bond,and lived in Bell Co Ky abt 1900 with son Thomas Hill?
Thanks,
Roy Chadwick.

Choate/Choat/Shoat/Shote

RoyChadwick61 — 2006-03-29 14:51:59Z

Looking for any info on the surname Choate in Tn,and KY.
Need info on my GGGmother Elender Choate brn abt 1800 KY?,d,abt 1880 TN,married William B Seitz abt 1820 in IT,Hamilton/Franklin/Marion/Sequatchie/Warren Co TN.

Re: Matthew and Nancy Butler Nail, early 1800's

gretchennail — 2007-05-28 06:33:27Z

My husband is a nail from arkansas. He has a nicholas nail I believe in his ancestry. Several nails in northwest arkansas.

Descendents of Mrs. V. A. Nelson of Harriman,tn

jredwa — 2006-08-21 04:11:24Z

My great-aunt, Lucy Edwards Johnson, died on Feb. 15, 1924, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. V .A. Neeson in Harriman. TN. Seeking information on the surviving descendents of Mrs. Nelson

Anderson County marriages in 1849, 1886, and 1916

annbradshaw1 — 2007-08-31 20:33:29Z

Where would I find marriage licenses and/or certificates for three family marriages? I have the dates of the marriages and the spouses names already.

Re: Anderson County marriages in 1849, 1886, and 1916

annbradshaw1 — 2007-09-01 18:45:31Z

Thank you. I also have 2 postings at the Anderson County location on the message board - one is for a map of Farmer's Hollow area....?

Ann

Re: Clarkson, Bolling, Johnson families Anderson Co., TN c. 1800-20

chev — 2006-03-16 19:47:27Z

Mrs. Turley:

You wrote:

"... William Riley Clarkson was buried. I have found more on Penelope Bolling Clarkson, his wife and ancestry on both."

I originally posted on this board to find just such information. If you view both my original posting and my reply to your [our?] cousin Von Rothenberger you will see my specific questions.

Since my original post here I have found out a little more about Penelope's mother -- first name: Juliet; birthyear: circa 1793; birthplace: Virginia; and that she was living during the 1850 census with her son-in-law Anderson Young at his home in Mason County, Illinois.

I look forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to contact me directly if you wish to do so.

Sincerely,

Terrance

Re: William Cross grave marker ??

gcutright1 — 2007-11-08 20:21:36Z

Can't help you, but have ancestor, Anderson Cross born in Va. in 1810. Can you help me? Thanks. gcutright@rr1.net

Rindy Bailey

jimwebster1 — 2007-01-17 18:33:07Z

In Volume 14, Number 1, January-February-March 1993 of the Pellissipian, there is a copy of a newspaper clipping about Rindy Bailey. My grandmother, born in 1890, used to tell me stories about a Rindy Bailey who visited farms in the area of House Mountain and who slept in barns. Could this be the same person? Does anyone have the article? Could you scan it an email it to me?

Ida Mae Webb

bricevillelibrary — 2006-11-07 22:43:15Z

I am looking for any info on my great-grandmother Ida Mae Webb. She and my great-grandfather John Richard "Dick" McGhee (b. 1878 d. 1960) were married 14 Sept. 1902 in Anderson County, TN.

A McGhee cousin seems to recall that she had an uncle with the last name Hooks, possibly Harvey Hooks.

If anyone has in info I would greatly appreciate the help.

Re: Matthew and Nancy Butler Nail, early 1800's

dfitzclan1 — 2007-05-29 18:31:56Z

What are the names your husband recognizes as Nail's from northwest Arkansas? Yes, several lived there around Bentonville and Cave Springs; Nicholas was an often-repeated name in the family.

Re: Sharp's and Foust

JoAnneSwann108 — 2006-06-04 23:13:42Z

I have information on this connection. What can I help you with?

Longfield Baptist Church

PamelaBrewer74 — 2005-11-10 00:41:46Z

I am searching for a copy of The Longfield Baptist Church Minutes. If you know of a copy being available please contact pbrewer2010@wowway.com.
Thanks,
Pam

Samuel Cotten/Cotton father of Stella, James, Henry and Thomas

JacquelineWhedbee — 2006-10-04 16:24:23Z

I am trying to verify that Stella Cotten was born in Clinton Tennessee 28 Feb 1881.

I have nothing but family hearsay that this is the case.

Her father was Samuel Cotten/Cotton and her mother Mary Jane Fisher.

Anybody who can give me any data at all that they were actually IN Clinton would be more than I have now. I have not found a single record ANYWHERE regarding this family (other than Stella's Bible).

Stella had siblings James Mathew Cotton, Thomas Jefferson Cotton and Henry C. Cotton (Probably Henry Clay Cotton)

Any help at all with this family would be appreciated.

Stella Cotton married John Lindsey Whedbee 28 Dec 1905. Was that in Anderson County????

Jackie Whedbee

Lillie H. Giles wife of John L Whedbee Sr. d. Oakridge TN 1904

JacquelineWhedbee — 2006-10-04 16:22:15Z

I am searching for information on Lillie H. Giles who married Jon L Whedbee on 12 May 1897.

In the 1900 census they were living in Tennessee, Anderson Co., Civil Dist 7.

Her birthdate was listed as May of 1881.

They had three children between 1899 and 1903
Jessie Oulden Whedbee, John Oscar Whedbee and Minnie May Whedbee.

Lillie Whedbee died 24 Dec 1904 in Oakridge TN and is burried in the Robertsville Babtist Church Cemetery in Oakridge TN.

After Lillies death John L. Whedbee married Stella Cotten/Cotton (the local school teacher) so he would have a mother for the three small children.

I would be VERY greatful for any confermation or additions to this information. I have nothing on Lillie's parents.

Shoopman

LarryTheSmith — 2005-12-23 21:46:34Z

Looking for infomation on Mary Catherine Smith Shoopman in Anderson County Tennessee. B. in 1855. She is the sister of my great great grandfather. Email Turbolarry@hotmail.

Re: Civil War Company H 1st TN Infantry (Union)

PatCurbelloAnderson — 2007-08-12 13:10:47Z

I found a tombstone at La Feria Cemetery, Cameron County, TX, for a "George Herrell, Co H, 1st Tenn Inf."

The Texas Death Index shows that a George Herrell died in Cameron County, TX, in 1935.

Is he related to your research, maybe?

Re: Anderson County marriages in 1849, 1886, and 1916

abnerc799 — 2007-09-03 14:56:45Z

Carolyn Johnson might be able to help you. Contact her at [mamawcarolyn@ntown.com].

Re: Anderson County marriages in 1849, 1886, and 1916

abnerc799 — 2007-09-01 17:40:05Z

annbradshaw1--
Contact Mary HARRIS (Anderson County Historian) at the courthouse. Her address is Anderson County Courthouse, 100 North Main Street, Clinton TN 37716, Attn: County Historian.
Do you need other information? (I am co-editor of the journal of Pellissippi Genealogical & Historical Society.)
Charles
abnerc799@aol.com

Re: Hatmaker Family

2005-10-31 02:06:31Z

No, I wish that I could. I need to look in my files and see what the wife's name was, but we have had a death in the family, so I won't be able to look until after Thursday.

Linda

Re: Hatmaker Family

2005-10-29 16:53:31Z

Have you been able to make any connections?

Re: Hatmaker Family

2005-10-27 19:00:59Z

Melissa, thank you for replying back. I have an Enix girl married to a Hatmaker, and I thought his name was William/Bill. They would have been in Anderson or Campbell Co., Tenn.

Again, thank you
Linda

Re: Hatmaker Family

2005-10-27 17:37:36Z

They were living in the Campbell county area. We are having trouble determining the exact name of William's wife. It was (firdt name) Lavina or Melvina, (last name) German or Jarman. It is spelled different ways in different documents. I believe she was full blooded Dutch and spoke little English.

Re: Hatmaker Family

2005-10-27 14:39:22Z

Were your Hatmaker's living in the Anderson or Campbell Co., Tenn. area? Can you tell me the name of William Hatmaker's wife?

Linda

Hatmaker Family

2005-10-24 00:53:00Z

I am researching the following line in the Hatmaker family. Any information will be greatly appreciated and I am willing to share information I have as well.
Mynatt Hatmaker (1885-1966) father was Joseph Pence Hatmaker (1854-1927), father was William "Billy" Hatmaker (1795-1887), father was Francis Hatmaker (1765-1840), father was Johann Melchior Hatmaker (1725-1824)

Re: Parents of Samuel Arthur and Gibbey Marshall Carter

2005-10-18 21:06:56Z

Sorry I took so long to respond. No, actually my birthday is 4 April 1990. I was born in Mt. Clemens, MI. Sorry.

William S. Erwin, b ~1832, md. Elizabeth Ellis, PO = Coxes Store, Wash. Co., TN in 1860

2005-08-23 14:59:57Z

Hi,
I believe these are my husband's gg-grandparents. In the 1860 census, they had son, John P., age 4, and daughter, Mary E., age 1. They left TN and were in Cold Spring, MO, by the 1870 census. Apparently they were in Illinois on the way there, because children Samuel B. (b ~ 1862), Ruth E. (b ` 1864) and James R. (b ~ 1866) were all b. Illinois.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to finding William's or Elizabeth's siblings and parents?

Finally, where, exactly, is Coxes store?

Many thanks,
Barbara

Re: Arnold and Thomason

2005-06-06 18:49:52Z

Will,
No, I don't have Sara Arnold's maiden name.

Libby

Re: Parents of Samuel Arthur and Gibbey Marshall Carter

2005-05-24 21:52:15Z

not too sure about any of these names were you born august 15 1978 out of spokane washington please get a hold of me as soon as possible well talk . you can get a hold of me at compy279@msn.com thankyou for your time

Re: Vann Family

2005-05-19 05:25:05Z

Are you related to Rev Dickson Vann? He married to Taylor sisters and was in the Spanish American War. Try looking in the Bethel Valley Baptist Church Cemetary for the other Vanns. Look behind Scarboro School. Samuel Taylor was the father in law of Dickson Vann and donated the land for Bethel Church and cemetary.

Re: Baptist Churches in Clinton

2005-05-09 21:05:20Z

My first book was published by Miller Printing 283 Firetower Lane, Heiskell, TN 37754. Since the family name is "Miller" and they have a long time connection wtih First Baptist Clinton you may want to write to that family. I will keep your contact information so when I began working on the Clinton Baptist Association history book I can contact you when I find information. But I think you may find information with the Miller family in nearby Heiskell.

Re: Victorian Home at 450 Moore Street

2005-04-26 04:17:49Z

We lived in the 450 Moore Street for 27 years and sold it to the Y-12 bank. It was torn down after someone took the fireplaces and other items from it.
We moved away from Clinton when we sold the house and when we are in Clinton to visit we pass the bank where the house stood.

Re: Hardins, Gallahars, Owens, Sandersons

2005-04-23 18:24:05Z

Yes, I do have that. I will have ot look it up for you if you are stil interested. I know he was a preacher in Clinton.
Linette

Moody Hollow

2005-04-22 20:39:39Z

I'm researching the James and Nancy Moody family who moved to Anderson County, TN, between the 1850 and 1860 Census. I was wondering if Moody Hollow was named for this family or how it got it's name. Any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Penny Hall

Vann Family

2005-02-01 00:42:02Z

My ancestors, Vann's came from Roane County, what used to be Scarboug area/Wheat community. Also been told they lived on Main Street. Need to find out if possible; My gggrandfather Morris 1817, died in 1850 at an early age, do not know the reason, cannot find out. Is there any records
of such, if so where would he be buried and how did he die? Also his wife, Elizabeth King Vann, she died in late 1800s, why and where is she buried. Other record on her would be her father Griffey King, was he Cherokee? My other ggreatgrandmother was Elizabeth Powell Vann, she died around 1903-07, do not know where she is buried. Her husband was Jasper N. Vann, son of Morris and Elizabeth. My latest might be hard to find, my greatest ancestors
Dennis Vann, Dorcus Dickson Vann and Dorcus Vann. Now Dorcus husband was John Isaac Vann, as of 1830 there were records of her in the census, after that don't know when she died or were there any divorce or separation papers on
her from Isaac.

Consaguie Hill Cemetery, Star's Mountain, Monroe County Tn.

2005-01-31 18:47:36Z

While looking on the Internet for Cemetery information I found the table of contents for the Pellissippian, (Volume VII, Number I, 1986-1) made reference to Consaguie Hill Cemetery. I was wondering if you may have the directions to get to this cemetery.
My father's aunt died in 1946 while he was in the Navy and he was unable to attend her funeral. At the time he was on a Mine Sweeper near Japan.
The Funeral Home who took care of her arrangements shows she was buried in Conasauga. I have been to Conasauga Cemetery in McMinn County, and Conasauga Cemetery in Polk County with no luck in finding her grave.
The Funeral Home that made all the arrangements was/is located in Monroe County. Maybe Consaguie Hill is where I should be looking. Please help if you can. I have tried to get directions on the Internet with no luck.
If anyone out there has a listing for Consaguie Hill Cemetery, her name was Mary E. (Burnett) (Weeks) Underwood and she died in 1946. She may be buried next to her first husband who was a Weeks, Wiess or Wiese. We believe his first name was Marion. Her second husband was an Underwood who I am told was buried next to his first wife.....is this crazy or what?

Re: Sharp's and Foust

2005-01-26 00:47:53Z

hank-you so much. I do know Nancy Epperson is part of my Sharps, I will check out what you said. Again Thanks

Re: Clarkson, Bolling, Johnson families Anderson Co., TN c. 1800-20

2005-01-25 03:53:51Z

My great aunt married a Joseph Bolling, Bowling, Anderson County, TN.
I found that often the, surname; Bolling was often spelled, Bowling.
For you information:

Joseph Bowling, b: 5-28-1872, Anderson County, TN., d: abt. 1952, Knoxville, TN.
Married: Laura Bell Hawkins, b: 5-23-1877, d: abt. 1942.

They had a son, Joe Bowling, b: abt 1902 and a duaghter Martha M. b: 8-2-1897.

I don't know if this will help you but i know how frustrating it can be trying to track down distant relatives.

Any, have a nice day.

Regards

John Hawkins

Re: Sharp's and Foust

2005-01-25 03:37:21Z

Some of my relatives were related to both the Sharp"s and Foust.

Here's what I have: (1) Micajah C. Portwood, b: 1820, married Katherine Foust, b: 12-18-1824.
Her parents were; Daniel Nathaniel Foust b: 10-13-1788, Orange County, NC, d: 2-28-1882, Anderson County, TN., and Nancy Epperson. I don't have any additional information on his wife Nance.
John Foust, b: 5-26-1744, Berks Co., PA, d: abt 1830, Knox Co., TN>

If you go to the ancestry.com and look up Nancy Portwood Hawkins, husband John Hawkins, or any of the Portwood family, it will provide you with all of the details on the Foust family.

SHARP family:
My great aunt, Maggie Hawkins, b: 3-6-1901, d: abt. 1935, married a, "Sharp", but i don't have a first name for him.

I hope this provides you with some of the information you needed.

Regards

John Hawkins

Baptist Churches in Clinton

2005-01-17 17:47:04Z

My ggrandfather, Rev. J.W. Miller arrived in Clinton TN in 1849 and remained there until the beginning of the Civil War. I believe he was the pastor of First Baptist Church and according to his letters, he was in charge of an Academy or school that was attached tothe church. I'm trying to find out more about the school and anything else I can about J.W. Miller and his family. According to letters, he left the area with many neighbors and traveled to Kentucky to join the Civil War.

Does any one have any additional information on this school , church or family?

Re: Clarkson, Bolling, Johnson families Anderson Co., TN c. 1800-20

2004-12-21 05:00:06Z

John Clarkson, son of Constantine Clarkson and Rhoda Johnson, was born ca. 1786 in Anderson County TN and died sometime after 1806 in an Indian raid. His wife's name remains unknown. They had two sons, William Riley Clarkson and Casewell Clarkson. William Riley is buried in the Vincent Cemetery in Osborne County, KS.

Parents of Samuel Arthur and Gibbey Marshall Carter

2004-11-05 00:30:56Z

Hi,

A few other people and I have been searching for the parents of these two for a long time. It could possibly be James Carter ca. 1859 but we have no proof. If anyone has any info please reply.

Thanks,
Jeremy

Offutt family of Clinton

2004-07-20 15:03:59Z

Researching for my cousin in Athens...her husband native of Clinton, mother was teacher, farm off Offut Road.....wanting to find link on previous research on family

James Lafayette Owens..1859 orphan..Sharps Chapel

2004-07-20 14:59:42Z

questions about a minister in Clinton (circa 1865)named Owens and his daughter discussed by Jewel Crocker and linette Brown and their answers might lead me to find my gggrandfather (above) who was orphaned at age one and raised by his mother's sister in Sharps Chapel. I would love to have a lead by getting these answers...been searching for four years. He later founded Garden City Ks. and had twenty-five children....lots of research available on internet...his wife's family goes back to 1624 and William Penn.

John Peak Will

2004-04-09 18:43:21Z

I am a ggg grandson of Jacob Peak of Anderson County. I believe that his father was John Peak. I am looking for the will of John Peak. I have received information third hand that he left a will in NE Tennessee. I believe that he died sometime between 1800 and 1810 but it is possible that it is later. The will may have been in the name John Peach or John Peack. Peek and Peake are also possibilities. It was reported to me that the will identified his daughter as Esther Renfo (Renfro/Rentfro). John had two sons in NE Tennessee. Jacob Peak was in Anderson County and Abel Peak in Morgan County in that time frame. I would have expected that he died in Anderson County but records on deaths weren’t kept there until about 1830. Can anyone help me?

Fraterville Mine Disaster Reunion and Tour

2004-03-31 20:04:22Z

Can you help spread the word about the following?
NATIONAL SEARCH FOR COAL MINERS’ DESCENDANTS
FRATERVILLE MINE DISASTER OF 1902

WHO:
The Coal Creek Watershed Foundation, Inc. is searching for descendants of the miners who perished in the Fraterville Mine Disaster of 1902 in Coal Creek, Tennessee. Over 1000 children were left fatherless after the explosion. Their widows and children scattered all over the United States after the disaster. Where are the descendants of these miners now? The 102nd anniversary of the disaster will be used to honor the miners as described below.

WHAT:

A free bus tour through the historic mining area of Coal Creek will be offered. An original play about the widows and children of the Fraterville miners is to be presented by the Knoxville Actors Co-op.

WHEN:

Free Bus Tour:
Saturday, May 15, 2004 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Knoxville Actors Co-op Original Play:
An original play about the surviving widows and children of the Fraterville miners will be performed at 8:00 p.m. on May 14 and 15 at the Black Box Theatre in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tickets are $12 and can be reserved at actickets@yahoo.com or by calling 865-909-9300.
WHERE:
Briceville/Fraterville/Lake City, Anderson County, Tennessee

WHY:
To locate descendants of the more than 200 men and boys who perished in the Fraterville Mine Disaster of 1902, and to educate the public about the rich coal mining history in the Coal Creek Watershed of Anderson County, Tennessee. The tour and play will honor the memory of these miners and their families.

For more information, contact Carol Moore at 865-584-0344 or clmoore@geoe.com or visit www.coalcreekaml.com.

Re: Matthew and Nancy Butler Nail, early 1800's

2004-03-08 02:40:57Z

Betty:

Charlotte NAIL married John BAILEY on 31 Oct 1844. They had two children: Dorothy Ann, born 17 Jan 1846, and Charlotte Olive, born 12 Jun 1848.

Mother Charlotte died 29 Jul 1848 and Charlotte Olive died 7 Sep 1848. These names and dates were written in the Bailey Bible, which was owned by a descendant in Arkansas when I got the photocopy of the page many years ago.

I have no idea who Charlotte Nail's parents were or where she came from, and I would really like to! I think that Charlotte possibly did die from childbirth complications six weeks or so after her youngest daughter was born.

I THINK that Nancy BUTLER Nail's sister was Sarah Butler, who was Jonathan Bailey's first wife. Jonathan was John Bailey's uncle. I would like to confirm this theory as well.

Hope this helps!

Nancy Maxwell

Arnold and Thomason

2005-04-01 23:52:54Z

I am looking for decendents of Granville & Sara Arnold
and of John Scott Thomason & Sara Ore of Anderson Co,
Tn. Thomason also lived in Knox Co.

Thanks,
Libby

Effie Houk Tarwater b.1883

2005-03-26 13:49:09Z

I'm looking for Effie Houk Tarwater who was born 1883 in TN. She married Bartly Tarwater. They had one child, my mother, Alice Mae Tarwater Hancock. Effie disapeared after jan, 1911 when my mother was born. All records in Knoxville TN come to a dead end. Family tradition says she went to Kentucky. Effie's Father is James Buford Houk, Mother Lucinda Baker Houk.

Re: Matthew and Nancy Butler Nail, early 1800's

2004-02-28 04:55:26Z

Betty:

Did Matthew and Nancy (BUTLER) NAIL have any children? My husband's ancestor, John BAILEY of Smith Co., TN, had a first wife, Charlotte B. NAIL (1825-1848), whom he married in Wilson Co., TN in 1844. John's uncle was Jonathan BAILEY of Smith and Wilson Co., TN who I think married Sarah BUTLER, a sister of Nancy, in Campbell Co., VA in 1809. The BAILEYs came from Campbell and Amherst Co., VA.

To top it off, the BUTLERs' mother was Charlotte RECTOR. There is so much these people have in common that I'm really wondering if there is a proveable connection.

Thanks,
Nancy

Re: Family History for Curtis Ralston Hill

2004-01-24 16:38:32Z

This is your direct line.
James Hill married Mary Clayton
Marvel Hill married Ann Milly Cox
Marvel Hazel Hill married Cynthis Caldwell Stanley
Millard Polk Hill married Jamaca Weaver
Curtis Ralston married {?}

Marvel Hazel Hill
born-Sept. 7, 1845
died- Feb. 7. 1908
md-Jan. 17, 1875 Knox County,TN.
To-Cynthia Caldwell Stanley
born-1856

Millard Polk Hill[No birth, or death date for him}
md. Jan. 17. 1901
To-Jamaca Florence Weaver
born-Oct. 1, 1880
died-Nov. 6. 1904

Curtis Ralston Hill
No information on him.

I have Millard Polk Hill with a second wife, Esther Ethel Hall
and 9 children.

Some of the information came from other resources and
some I have proven myself.
Hope this helps.

Re: Family History for Curtis Ralston Hill

2004-01-23 21:04:05Z

Mark:
If you will send me your direct line, I will look in my information. I have a huge book full of Marvel Hill's family, but I don't seem to locate Curtis. If I new which grandson he is from.. I will be glad to share. Marvel Hill is a brother to my 2nd great-grandfather, Mastin Hill.
Their parents were; James Hill and Mary Clayton.

Re: Family History for Curtis Ralston Hill

2003-11-12 01:18:43Z

Mark:
Which Hill line are you from?

dale a richardson

2004-02-13 07:03:53Z

i am looking for information on my uncle dale a richardson who is buried in anderson memorial garden 9-20-88. would like to find some family members.

Re: Hardins, Gallahars, Owens, Sandersons

2004-01-28 04:32:58Z

Yes, I do have the name of her parents. I will have to look it up. I remember he was the minister in Anderson co. Tn of which Clinton is the county seat. I hae a little more info also if you wold like to have it.
Linette

Re: Family History for Curtis Ralston Hill

2003-06-12 20:01:32Z

Hi Mark,

Have you looked at the James Hill file that is posted on the Pellissippi web site by Barbara Hill Kesterson, http://pghs.home.att.net/hill.htm
She has Marvel Hill listed as son of James Hill.

You can contact Barbara at james98@bellsouth.net

Best regards,
Ron Evans

Youngs of Anderson County, TN

2003-06-10 01:31:30Z

I am searching for more information about the Young family who came to Anderson County in the early 1800s. The first settler of the family was Wiley Young, b. in VA in 1773 and d. in 1853 in Scott County, IL. His son, Samuel C. Young, a lifelong resident of Anderson County, died April 2, 1864. According to an article by Katherine B. Hoskins published in the Clinton Courier-News in 1974 and later compiled with others of her articles, Samuel C. Young “was buried in the Young family graveyard, which is located on the river back of the Margrave property on State Highway 61 between Clinton and Oak Ridge.” The river mentioned is the Clinch River.

Does anyone know of this graveyard and if so, who is buried there?

Re: Historical Articles by Katherine Hoskins

2003-06-05 17:21:55Z

Thanks, Eddie. I am trying to get the book on interlibrary loan though my local library. If that doesn't work I'll call the person you mentioned.

Swope Family Information

2003-07-03 18:14:49Z

I am looking for anyone who has information about the Swope family that resided in Oak Ridge, Tennessee until around 1990. Parents names were Roger and Nancy Swope and they had two daughters named Jonni and Annie. I am looking for information about where they moved to Oak Ridge from and the names of any other family members. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Re: Historical Articles by Katherine Hoskins

2003-06-04 22:54:21Z

John,

I suggest calling the Anderson Co. Chamber of Commerce and ask to talk to Pam Rainey. I'm sure she could answer your questions and possibly locate info on the full books for you by Mrs. Hoskins. My family was profiled in the Courier also but we only kept the articles and never got the book. There are copies in the Clinton Public Library I understand. The Chamber phone number is: 865-457-2559. Hope this helps you.

Eddie Stair

information

2003-05-25 08:44:00Z

information on William Sherman Phillips Born 1864 Mother Nancy Davis Phillips and Charles "Chas"Phillips

information needed

2003-05-19 06:39:52Z

hello my family and I are looking for Any information pertaining to the old central state hospital for the insane in nashville tn..... Our family tree search has led us there please help us if u can thanks jana

Re: Leander Prosise - Evaline Rains

2003-05-18 01:09:01Z

Thomas Dudley and Rebecca Mabry Rowland Prosise, married Feb. 13, 1833 in Dinwiddie Co., Va. the had these children and all born in Dinwiddie except Benjman Frankilin (you have hin as Franklin) Leonidas or Leander Prosiise was born in 1833\1834. then they had Thomas Jefferson Prosise ( My great g. Grandfather) then Victoria Ann Prosise, Large, She is buried in the Old Baptist Cem. in Clinton as is all but Thomas Jefferson Prosise. Virginia Douglas Prosise, Cadren. she married Ansel. I just cannot find Leonidas or leander as it's stated on his marriage cert. in 1854. I've searched this whole USA to no avail. Phyllis

Re: Leander Prosise - Evaline Rains

2003-05-16 22:36:03Z

I don't have Leander in my records but I do have Thomas Dudley Prosise and Rebecca Mabry Rolwland. The only children I have are:

John Amsterdam Prosise
Franklin Prosise
Virginia Douglas Prosise

Virginia was married to my GGUncle, Ancil Carden.

Matthew and Nancy Butler Nail, early 1800's

2003-05-08 14:20:00Z

I am looking for a wedding and divorce date for Matthew and Nancy Butler Nail. Nancy Butler was the daughter of Thomas Butler. In the settlement of his estate in Morgan County, legal papers state that Nancy Butler Nail was divorced. Matthew's father was Nicholas Nail of Oakridge, TN. Thanks!

Historical Articles by Katherine Hoskins

2003-05-04 22:32:22Z

In 1974, the Clinton Courier-News published a series of articles about the history of Anderson Country. They were written by Katherine Hoskins, the then county historian. I have gotten a few of these from another source and they are full of valuable information. Does anyone know if the whole collection may have been gathered and published? Or, if not, does anyone have a complete list of all of them (I have only 3, all about members of the Young family) and where copies may be obtained? The Anderson County message board host told me that they were gathered into a book and printed in 1987. Another person told me that the present County Historian might still have some of the books. If anyone can help me run one down, I would very much appreciate it.

Re: John Humphrey

2003-04-13 00:07:53Z

Hi Aileen,

I don't have any evidence that Jane & Amy were sisters, but I suspect that they were.

My Humphrey family is from the Raccoon Valley area which is located in east Anderson County. The Wheat Community was located on the west side of Anderson County and may have also flowed into Roane County.

Let me know if you find anything on John.

Thanks,
Ron

Tabor Chairmakers on the Obed River

davidhowards — 2005-03-07 21:06:34Z

Could anyone please help me unravel this mystery. In the book CUMBERLAND COUNTY'S FIRST ONE HUNDRED YEARS published 1956, page 22,"The Tabors from North Carolina . . . .came in 1806. They were chair and wagon makers and they were looking for fine stands of hickory and
chestnut. After passing Graham's Stand on the Obed River, they came to Terry's stand at Black Drowing Creek. They took off up the creek and found what they want at a place still known as Tabor. Here theybegan to produce the sturdy, functionally handsome chairs which thier descendants are still making. . . My question is who are these Tabors? In the back of the book the author gives the "charter members" of Cumberland County. Two charter members are William Tabor
& Eli Tabor listing as coming in 1806. There was a William Tabor, older brother of Eli who was a Revolutionary War Veteran. Indeed he did come to Tennessee in 1806 but to the Elk River in what was for a short time White County but in 1807 became Franklin County. Eli Tabor my gg grandfather came to the Cumberland mountain area sometime
between 1820 & 1830 but he was not a chairmaker? So who are the chairmaker Tabors that settled on the Obed river in 1806???
Jewel Tabor
jltdhs@yahoo.com

Evans, McCarty

ckott1 — 2004-08-03 21:09:17Z

I am looking for any info on William John Evans who died in the 1902 Fraterville Mine Disaster. He is buried in Leach cemetery. I beleive he may be the brother of my great grandmother, Mary. Any info on the Evans family in the area of Lake City, Briceville or Coal Creek during that period would be helpful. Also trying to locate M.E. Cemetery in Briceville. It is listed on my greatgrandfather's (Charles McCarty) death certificate

Hardins, Gallahars, Owens, Sandersons

linettebrown — 2004-10-14 02:44:06Z

I am looking for info on Amos Marshall Hardin who married Mary Owens in Clinton I think about 1865 or so. Her father was a minister there also. He is a decendant of the O'Gallahar clan in some part of Oak Ridge/ Roane Co.. I am also looking for any info on J.O. Sanderson who supposedly came here with the railroad from Va. This railroad was being built in Harriman I think at the time. He married Annie Prater in Roane Co but that is all I have on him. Ay help would be great. I am also willing to share what I have.
Linette

Re: Hardins, Gallahars, Owens, Sandersons

JJewelD — 2004-01-28 02:00:17Z

Mary Owen who m. Amos Hardin. Do you have the names of Mary Owen's parents?

Rev. William W. Smith

mjdietz — 2005-04-12 01:06:08Z

Anyone have any info on Rev. William L. Smith and his wife Elizabeth Anne Sharp. She died in 1902 and he died in 1909. They are buried in the Bethel Cemetery in Anderson Co., Tn. by a little church. My email is grantkathy@sbcglobal.net any info is appreciated.

Re: Matthew and Nancy Butler Nail, early 1800's

dfitzclan11 — 2004-03-08 00:00:38Z

Nancy, your message has opened up interesting possibilities that I can't yet answer, but I have spent some time checking it out. Do you happen to know why Charlotte Nail was in Wilson County, TN? Did she happen to die in childbirth? Did Charlotte and John Bailey have any children? I hope we can find a connection.

Cordially,

Betty Fitzsimmons

Family History for Curtis Ralston Hill

markhill179 — 2003-06-19 09:40:16Z

I'm looking for family histories involving Curtis Ralston Hill, born around Knoxville Tennessee around 1900. I believe he is the great grandson of Marvel Hill (b. 4 Nov 1802 d. 29 Aug 1870), and the son of Jamaca Weaver (Hill) (b. 1 Oct 1880, d. 6 Nov 1904). I know the family was located in Knox Co. Tennessee, along Hill Road north of Knoxville. Curtis Ralston left Tennessee by the 1920's and moved to Detroit Michigan, where he had one son, John (Jack) David in 1928. Any help is appreciated.

Parentage of William Thomas Wilson b. 12-22-1844

DeborahFehr — 2005-07-25 17:06:07Z

Through research of the Civil War Pension Files of William Thomas Wilson, I have partially uncovered one of our familys mysteries. Thomas Wilson was raised by his grandfather William Wilson near Beech Fork. He was born there 12-22-1844. About 1860 they removed to within 10 miles of Jacksboro. Further research places William, wife Margaret, Peggy Ann age15 (said to be the child of Henry Wilson, 1st wife of Thomas Marlow Jr.), and Thomas age 7 in Anderson County. Within the file is an affadavit from Thomas Marlow Jr. b. 1836. His statement is that Thomas Wilson is the child of his sister. I have found that there were two older sisters of Thomas Marlow that fit. Elizabeth born before 1827, who married Thomas Phillips on 4-28-1852 and Jean "Jennie" b. 6-10-1827, who married Clark Patterson, 9-23-1949. If anyone can help me to identify which of these women is the mother of Thomas Wilson I would greatly appreciate the help.

There are other things in this file that help identify at least one son of William Wilson b. 1796 in NC and died 1884 in Anderson Co. He is buried in the Wilson #1 Cemetery. James Wilson, who married Dorcus (Dorcas) Lovely was a son of William Wilson b. 1796. I obtained this information from affadavits of Isreal Wilson b. 1842 and James b. 1846. Both men were children of James Wilson b. 1812 and Dorcus. Both men state that Thomas Wilson is their first cousin. If anyone has additional information on the sons of William Wilson I would love to know who they were. One of them is William Thomas Wilson's father. I have searched for a will for William Wilson in Anderson and Campbell County, but have not found one.

Thank you, Debbie Wilson Fehr

Re: Clarkson, Bolling, Johnson families Anderson Co., TN c. 1800-20

chev — 2005-09-16 12:08:45Z

Besides perhaps confirming what I had as Penelope Cecelia Kile Bolling's parentage [Joseph Bolling and Juliet/Julia Calvert] I was hoping to confirm [via someone on this board] that William Riley Clarkson's parents were Constantine Clarkson [b. 18 December 1762, Goochland County, Virginia; d. 1 December 1836, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois] and Rhoda Johnson [b. 27 June 1789, Greene County, Tennessee; d. April 1840, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas].

If William was a son of a John Clarkson, the latter [who you show as being born circa 1786, in Anderson County, TN] cannot be a son of a Rhoda Johnson born in 1789, as above, so do I have the wrong birthdate for Rhoda or was John not a son of the Constantine and Rhoda shown above?

By the way, though I too have William Riley Clarkson being buried in the Vincent Cemetery in Osborne County, Kansas, I have seen several dates for his death [circa 1890-1892]. Do you know when he died? Also, I have seen several dates for his birth [circa 1805-1810], do you happen to know when he was born?

Thank you,

Chevalier Terrance Gach MacFarlane

Help Needed..

DeborahONeal94 — 2003-06-04 20:57:48Z

Is there anyone who lives in the Clinton area and is researching the following names? Hoskins, Wallace, Webber's???

Re: Historical Articles by Katherine Hoskins

DeborahONeal94 — 2003-06-05 13:04:58Z

I have a copy of the book on loan to me and can look up for you.

Cynthia Nelson Wilson

DiJonHawk — 2003-08-24 18:07:32Z

My grandmother was Cynthia Nelson WIlson. She passed away on March 17, 1919 in Etowah, TN during childbirth. Her death was caused by complications from Spanish Flu. Apparently she was buried in Sunset Cemetery in Clinton, TN but we have no verification of this. It is also said she is in an unmarked grave. The family would appreciate any information concerning her gravesite. We would like to place a marker.
Thank you,
John W. Hawkins

Re: Garner/Thompson