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Van Buren County, Tennessee

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BAKER

I am looking to locate my grandfather's family; William Nathan Baker. I think his father was James Baker. They seem to be from either Van Buren or White counties. Any info would be helpful.
LaVonne <arnie@gte.net>
Submitted on Mon Nov 15 04:10:09 EST 1999

BAKER, DELONG, SHOCKLEY

Need on my G-grandparents Benjamin Franklin BAKER b.1-25-1853 Mollie SHOCKLEY 2nd Married Jan DELONG b.1870-1915 Mollie and are buried at Long Cemetery Spencer, Van Buren Co., TN. JesseEllis Childress Rd Fayetteville, TN. 37334
Jessie <jomac@vallnet.com>
Submitted on 3 Apr 2000

BEATY (BATY)

Seeking information on John S.BATY, who resided in White County and
probably Van Buren County, TN. John was born in 1825, and died in
1853, in Tennessee.

Liz Williams
Williams2052@email.msn.com

Submitted on Sun May 28 18:39:47 MDT 2000

BLANKENSHIP

I am searching for the parents of Bennett and Rowland Blankenship. Bennett came to White Co. between 1845-1850 from Halifax Co. VA. Rowland came to White Co around 1830 from Knox Co. TN. Any information on these families would be appreciated.
Patti Cochran <epcochran@cs.com>
Submitted on Mon Apr 3 09:44:52 MDT 2000

BOWMAN

I am searching for information on Benjamin Bowman and his son, William Carrol Bowman. William Carrol was born in Van Buren County in 1817. He married Nancy Denton. Any information would be
appreciated.
Tom Evans <evans1946@hotmail.com>
Submitted on Sun Jan 2 13:03:55 MST 2000

BOWMAN

I am trying to find info on Ozias Denton Bowman, he was born in Spencer, Van Buren county 30 Apr 1842. trying to i.d. his parents, siblings. Ozias moved to Monroe county, Tennessee later. thanks for any info on Bowmans in Van Buren county.
tim bowman <eddo@ne.infi.net>
Submitted on Wed Aug 4 21:33:54 EDT 1999

BOWMAN, DENTON

I am researching BOWMAN/DENTON surnames, particularly, william carrol bowman and nancy denton and their respective families. they had a son in 1842 ozias denton bowman, born in spencer, van buren county, tn. ozias with other bowmans moved to monroe county, ky. around the time of the civil war.
tim bowman <eddo@ne.infi.net>
Submitted on Mon Sep 6 19:15:31 EDT 1999

BOYD, WHITTENBURG

Looking for information on marriage and children of William BOYD and Nancy WHITTENBURG b.1844 d/o Isaac WHITTENBURG and Marilda WALLING
Mary Parker <mjoparker@earthlink.net>
Submitted on Wed Jan 19 14:13:59 MST 2000

BRITT, TURNER

I'm looking for info on my gggrandmother Margaret(BRITT)TURNER. She was born in 1836 in a Choctaw Village near Sunk Cane. Which at the time could have been in Cumberland, White or Van Buren counties. She married Headley Turner and died in Cumberland co. in 1916. Descendants include Isham TURNER - Lola TURNER who was married to Hiram HEDGECOTH - Ervin HEDGECOTH who is my father. Would appreciate any info anyone can provide.
john hedgecoth <jonpam@usit.net>
Submitted on Fri Sep 24 12:11:17 EDT 1999

BUTLER

I am researching my great grandfather Alonzo Lewis Butler, born May 1859. According to census records he was born in TN, his father was born in TN, and his mother was born in AL. I have all the information after he married my great grandmother, but nothing before his marriage. Any help is very appreciated. Thank you and look forward to hearing from you. Tammy Covey
Tammy Covey -- 2010 North Sunshine Road, Fayetteville, AR 72704-6302
TCovey0498@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 3 23:39:12 EDT 1999

CAMP, FULTS

Need info on R.C. CAMP and any FULTS-FULTZ families in Van Buren Co.
Tommy Fairbanks <snuffy@mail.com>
Submitted on Wed Oct 13 21:17:42 EDT 1999

CATES, HICKS, HORNER, LEWIS, MCKNIGHT, PARRISH, TANNER

I am looking for any information on family in and around Middle TN. Willie Dean Cates [1931-1991] son of Leonard Virgil Cates [originally from Maury Co. - died abt.1944 in Perry Co] and Jessie Parrish Cates [1903-1953] Amanda [Mandy] Lewis McKnight [Perry County-1800] Arbin Ellis McKnight [1913-1987] Perry County, s/o Albert McKnight, s/o James [Jim] McKnight Mary Elizabeth Horner Parrish [1881-1971] [Perry County] Brothers - Gus, George, & Amos Parrish. [Perry County-1800's] Thomas Tanner & Myrtle Hicks Tanner. [Perry County-1800] Any info greatly appreciated! jgreer@hcol.net
Resia Cates Keeton -- 739 Beacon Rd., Parsons, TN 38363 <jgreer@hcol.net>
Submitted on Sun Sep 5 19:50:40 EDT 1999

CHAMBERS, DAVIS

Searching for lineage of my great-grandmother mary jane CHAMBERS b/oct.1875 in spencer,tn, also any clues about her first husband (my great-grandfather) his name was john DAVIS or perhaps john mitchell DAVIS. he may have died around 1900-1902, he was said to have possibly been part indian, possibly cherokee.
karen grenfell <gerladd@netzero.net>
Submitted on Thu Mar 22 22:02:03 MST 2001

CHRISTIAN

I an searching for any information on John CHRISTIAN born in Spencer, Van Buren County, approx. 1845. He married Myra MARTIN of Warren County. She was born May 16, 1844 and died March 13, 1904. They are the parents of my greatgrandmother Eliza Jane CHRISTIAN who was born June 29, 1877 and married James Henry HILL. I would love to know John's birthdate, parents' names, brothers and sisters, and the
brothers and sisters of Eliza Jane. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Judy Sager Richard <one_faith43@hotmail.com>
Submitted on Sun Nov 21 09:41:16 EST 1999

CHRISTIAN, MARTIN

I am searching for information on John Christian born about 1845 in Spencer, Van Buren Co. He married Myra Martin who was born May 16, 1844 in Warren County. Their daughter, Eliza Jane Christian, is my greatgrandmother. I would like to know John's actual birthdate, his parents' names, and his siblings; also would like to know siblings of Eliza. Any help would be appreciated.
Judy Sager Richard <one_faith43@hotmail.com>
Submitted on Sat Dec 18 14:39:44 MST 1999

CICERO, WHITTENBURG

Looking for information on marriage and children of Unknown CICERO and Sarah E. WHITTENBURG b.1845 Van Buren Co. Sarah was d/o Isaac WHITTENBURG and Marilda WALLING.
Mary Parker <mjoparker@earthlink.net>
Submitted on Wed Jan 19 14:05:25 MST 2000

COLE, GALLOWAY

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!
Ruth Riley
Submitted on Sun Jan 16 22:31:56 MST 2000

CRAWLEY, LEWIS

In Sep. 1842, Thomas CRAWLEY (age 87) and wife Margaret of Van Buren Co. TN, sold 150 acres and entered into an agreement to give personal property to Thomas LEWIS of White Co. TN, in exchange for his provision and care of them. I would like to know if there is any relationship between Lewis and the Crawleys and also if Thomas Lewis left a will in either White or Van Buren county.
Jerry McClure <jmac23@ipa.net>
Submitted on Wed Sep 8 00:51:38 EDT 1999

CUMMINGS - SECESSIONISTS IN VAN BUREN COUNTY - 1861

Seeking biographical data (vital statistics, occupation, leadership roles, acreage, slaves, etc.) or source of same on these Van Buren men supporting secession in 1861 and/or serving as CSA officers: Gabriel M. CUMMINGS, W. B. CUMMINGS, M. B. WOOD, Wm. WORTHINGTON,
Harmon YORK and Uriah YORK.

Thomas K. Potter <:tkpotter@home.com>
509 Belle Pointe Court, Nashville, TN 37221-3446
Submitted on Tue Jan 18 21:53:24 MST 2000