Claiborne County

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Claiborne County has several message boards where you can post your queries. Old queries are kept as a courtesy. The email addresses may or may not be valid. I do not have updated email addresses or a way to find email addresses no longer valid. Good luck...Margie

Sandra Hoffman Wed Nov 20 19:15:43 1996
Looking for facts or family stories pertaining to lives of women living in Claiborne County area during the Civil War. How did the war affect their lives? Since this area was divided between supporting the Union and Confederacy, how did this affect the women left behind as brothers often fought against brothers? Any information is more than welcome!

Mark Sweet Thu Nov 21 17:57:40 1996
Looking for information on Owen Sweet, Claiborne County, TN, who moved to Laurel County, KY, around 1836-1840, then to Pulaski County, KY. Born in E. TN (Claiborne Co.?) approx. 1795. Moved to KY with family of Brocks and Gideons. I have info. on Brocks and Gideons. My ancestor is Alexander Sweet. Hope to confirm that Owen Sweet is Alexander's father. All help appreciated.

Medley, James S. Fri Nov 22 17:45:11 1996
Seeking information on the James Cullan Medley family shown on the 1870 Union County, TN Census; Medley, J. C. 66 " Elizabeth Wife 54 " Harret J. Dau 20 " James Son 18 " John W. Son 16 " Sariah E. Dau 14 My gGrandfather was James Patrick Medley, born April 27,1852 in White County, TN (No Proof of location). James went to TX sometime between 1870 and 1874 because he was married to Mary Melissa Wilson, June 20, 1874. Mary was born June 18, 1858 in Navarro County, TX. J.C.'s James is the only one that I can find who was born the same year as my gGrandfather. Thanks

Nancy McDonald Fri Nov 22 22:27:25 1996
I am looking for the parents of George COLE who was born 1819 in TN and died in 1894 in Decatur Co, IA. He married in Claiborne Co, TN to Martha BAKER who was born 1820 in TN and died 6 July 1915 in Decatur Co, TN. They bought property in Claiborne Co, TN, which later became Hancock Co, TN. I would also like to know who Martha's parents were. Their children were born in Claiborne Co, and Hancock Co, TN. Any and all information about these folks would be appreciated.

Donna Waggoner Carter Tue Nov 19 16:43:02 1996
Researching Waggoners in Grainger, Bedford-Coffee,Claiborne, and Union Counties in Tennessee. From abt. 1805- to 1855. Allied families: Caston, Hart, Rainey, and Reynolds. Others? Would like to hear from anyone researching these lines. Thanks. dcarter@vzinet.com Donna Carter, POB 657, Edgewood, Tx., 75117

Bettie Kain Wed Nov 20 18:18:02 1996
Researching George W. Richardson family of Claiborne Co, TN. Believe my ancestor Joseph Richardson of Casey Co. KY was his son but have no proof. Can anybody help?

Trecia Thacker Sun Nov 17 15:43:59 1996
I am interested in cooresponding with anyone researching the THACKER'S of Claiborn County Tenn. Trecia Thacker 43700 Webster Rd.

Doug Matthews Sun Nov 17 15:58:56 1996
I have research and information I am willing to exchange on the following Claiborne Co. surnames: LYNCH, FORD, GOFORTH, ROUSE, ROLLINS, JONES. Would appreicate any information as well on surnames CUPP, ROSSON, COX, ENGLAND, MATHIS.

Steve M Hill Mon Nov 11 13:46:46 1996
The 1860 census lists the Morris Tribble family with a William Hill and a Sealeth Hill living with them. What is the relation betwen the Hill couple and the Tribble family? The Tribbble family was houselhold #289. Household #271 Was the Green B Hill family. Could William and Sealeth be the parents of Green B Hill? Any and all information on William and Sealeth Hill would be greatly appreciated.

Therese Schoch Sat Nov 9 11:57:40 1996
Hill, James, b. 27 may 1807 Claiborne? Co, TN. m. Catherine Rapier. Their children were born and they settled in, Whitley Co, KY. Some of their children may have lived there as well. Need information on this family line.

Herschel Ross Sat Nov 9 20:46:52 1996
Would like info on "MORGAN" of Claiborne Co-TN abt 1814 Names of John and William Is there a "WILL" recorded for John abt 1814? Thanks

Joe Hardiman Sun Nov 10 12:43:44 1996
Researching WOLF(E), LEVISEE, HURLY, COFFEE families of Grainger, Claiborne, and Hancock Counties, Tennessee. My great grandfather John J Wolf was the son of Andrew Wolf/ Mahalia Levisee. How were Andrew Wolf and Adam Wolf Sr. related? John J Wolf moved to Kentucky about 1870 and disappeared before 1900. I am looking to share information. Joe W Hardiman E-Mail address jhardiman@xtalwind.net

Pamela Burnette Sun Nov 10 17:01:53 1996
RUSSELL, THOMAS b: March 7, 1883 in Claiborne Co., d: Nov. 8, 1959 in Claiborne Co., married MARY MALICIE CUPP b: Aug. 20, 1887, D: Oct. 19, 1968 in Claiborne Co.,. Their daughter was MAUDIE ELSIE RUSSELL b: Dec. 24, 1905 in Claiborne Co., d: Dec. 1977 in Rutledge, TN. Maudie married JOSHUAH MCKINLEY CUPP b: Feb. 16, 1901 in Claiborne Co., d: July 28, 1984 in Rutledge, TN. I am seeking any info on THOMAS RUSSELL and MARY MALICIE CUPP's Parents and Siblings.

Michael E. Cole Sun Nov 10 18:03:48 1996
Looking for any information on Jefferson or Matt Cole, around the 1870's, in or around Jefferson Co Tn .They seem to just drop off the face of the earth

Barbara Edwards Thu Nov 7 21:59:35 1996
Need Information on WHITTLE, Robert had land in Grainger, and Claiborne Co. Tennessee. 179- to 1809. Robert and wife, Susannah (Lewis?) had started their family in these co's before moving to Kentucky in 1810. Robert Whittle and Susannah (Lewis?) in Grainger and Claiborne Co.as early as 1799 tax list. I would like to prove TN 1st family.

Misty Flannigan Fri Nov 8 17:36:22 1996
VAUGHN,Jonathan b. ca 1800 TN Jonathan Vaughn can be found in Hawkins Co., TN in the 1830 census. His father left a will in Hawkins Co in 1820. He names the following children: Polly Wilson, Benjamin, isham, daughter Clary, William, Jonathan, and Agathe. Does anyone know anything about these children? Jonathan went to Grainger Co in 1840 and Claiborne Co in 1850 then i have lost track of him. Does anyone know where he went? His wife was listed as Spicy in 1850 and this name seemed to pass down for five generations. Would love to from all VAUGHN researchers in Hawkins, Grainger and Hancock Counties in TN.

Michele Chavez Tue Nov 5 23:12:48 1996
Seeking info on my ggg grandfather Dawson Seals b 1802 & his brother John Seals b 1800 in NC, grandsons of Zackeriah Seal b 1754 (son of William Seale b 1730 VA). Dawson lived in now Hancock County up until 1840, when he left for Missouri, Indiana, and finally settled in Illinois where he died 1867. Mysteries: 1. Who were their parents? 2. Dawson's wife was named Elizabeth (or Nancy). Was she the sister of John's wives (1) Susan & (2) Darcous Brewer Wilder, daughters of Fredrick Brewer & Lydia Edwards? 3. Or was Elizabeth a Kenady or Canada? Dawson had a son named Kenady (or Canada).

Bonnie Davenport Wed Nov 6 17:51:45 1996
I am researching the following names. John Davenport Jr. & Sr., Isham Davenport (son of John Sr.), Rebecca Suffrage wife of Isham Davenport, John Suffrage her father, Joel and David Davenport sons of John. I believe Rebecca Suffrage was born in Claiborne Co.,TN. The Davenports were born in Virginia, lived in Russell Co. VA and seemed to live in both Claiborne Co.,TN and Russell Co.,VA. Seems they traveled back and forth a lot and do have to wonder why. My e-mail address is deja@net-link.net

Pat McNeely Tue Nov 5 18:56:38 1996
Searching for descendents of William McNeely and Mary Ann (nicknamed Pollie) Goin, m. 1880. Traced William b.Jan. 1832 Mecklenburg Co. NC, d. June, 1914 in Claiborne Co., TN. Would like to exchange information with known descendents or anyone tracing this McNeely/McNealy line.

Marla WHITAKER Brubaker Sun Nov 3 05:08:57 1996
We are continuing our search for any families associated/related to Rev. Rice W. WHITAKER and his wife Nancy HUNTER in Claiborne Co. ca. 1780- 1840. WHITAKERs married many of the pioneer families of Claiborne Co. Let's trade info.

Denny Brubaker Sun Nov 3 05:18:12 1996
We are working on a Claiborne County Pioneer Genealogy prior to 1900. This undertaking includes all of the major families born, raised, married and buried in this county. We are using all available resources to document the arrival and the relationship of these ancestors. We have surnames like WHITAKER, ENGLAND, BROOKS, ROARK, SOUTHERN, CUPP, HUNT, etc. Too many to list here. Contact us for details. Denny and Marla (BROWN/WHITAKER) Brubaker via e-mail: dennybrub@aol.com

Pat SPURLOCK ELDER Sun Nov 3 08:49:27 1996
SPURLOCK/GARRETT/DAVENPORT/GRAHAM Is anyone researching these families who married in Claiborne County? Nancy SPURLOCK to Robert GARRETT 18 Sep 1850 Wm. GARRETT to M. J. DAVENPORT 22 May 1853 John D. GARRETT to Jemima DAVENPORT 29 Jul 1852 Reply to Pat_Elder@wow.com

William H. Adams Sun Nov 3 12:23:19 1996
Elisha HAMPTON b. August 25, 1792 d.1860s. He married Lydia MERRITT in Stokes County on about July 22, 1815. A bond of marriage was recorded on that date and was witnessed by Samuel Frost. Sometime after 1822, they moved to Claiborne Co., TN with their eldest children.In 1830 and 1840, he was living in Claiborne Co., TN, while in 1850 and 1860, he was living in Campbell Co., TN. I am not sure if they moved or if county changed boundary. They had twelve children:Elizabeth "Betsy" Hampton b. 5/12/1816 married David F. ROGERS; Sarah "Sally" Hampton b. 2/4/1820 m. Silas INGRAM; Reuben Rogers Hampton b. 4/18/1822 m. Cynthia Ellen REEVES; Mack Hampton; Rebecca Hampton b. 1824 m. __ MARDEN; Mahala Touresel Hampton b. 1828 m. Isaac FORD; Amy Hampton b. 1830 m. William WALKER; William Hampton b. 1834; George Hampton b. 1834 m. Lucinda WOODWARD and then Julia PETREE; Harriette Hampton b. 1838 m. David R. BRUMMET; Thinza J./Alsie Jane Hampton b. ca. 1841 m. William HUTSON; Henry Hampton b. ca. 1844 m. Mary Jane MALECOTE. Three of their daughters, Sally, Amy R., and Thinza, moved with their husbands and children to Page Co., Iowa. Sally went in 1857, but likely all three families traveled together in a caravan. In 1860, son John Hampton also moved north, but to Indiana. Later he joined his sisters| families in Page Co., Iowa for a few years, before moving on to California.I have some of the next generation, but would like to contact the descendants of any of these children. I am also trying to find the parents of Elisha HAMPTON