Van Buren County, Tennessee Queries

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SCOTT, SHOCKLEY

RICHARD SCOTT and MARY ANN SHOCKLEY in Buren Co. in 1860. Martha Shockley was with two sons and 6 yr. Mary in 1850.  Was Martha married to a McGuire before Shockley (the boys as mc) and which Shockley was Mary Ann's father?  Were Richard and Mary Ann married in Van Buren Co? Any help here?
pat palm -- 6880 roberts ln,. Worth, TX 76140
wbpjr@flash.net
Submitted onMar 21 22:19:11 EST 1998


 

SEAMANS,

SEAMANS..HAMRICK  I am trying to locate my great-grandfather and great-grandmother , who to family records were married inSpencer, Van Buren Co. on Sept 1862.  I would appreciate any information. William Thomas was in Co. E, 35 Infantry Tenn.  Enlisting in December.
Marie Seamans Corbett --295 Bode Rd, Elm Mott, TX
yepido@att.com
Submitted on Sun May 24:54:33 EDT 1998


 

SEAMANS,HAMRICK

SEAMANS,HAMRICK
Marie Seamans Corbett- 295 Bode Road, Elm Mott, TX
yepido@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Tue 7 00:50:33 EDT 1998


 

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

SETLIFF

My Great great grandfather was John Allen Setliff. He was born in Tennessee about 1853-1854. I do not know the county, but he attended Burritt College and recieved a Masters in Accounting (so I have heard,but would like confirmation ) Does anyone have information on him? Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Kelly Setliff Ingle.
Kelly Setliff Ingle
jinglekingle@earthlink.net
Submitted on Sun Jun 11 09:26:23 MDT 2000

SHOCKLEY

Seeking informaiton regarding family of Ben Shockley, Fannie Shockley, Ben's wife, Darcus Shockley, Helen Shockley, Mendy Shockley.  Ben's mother's name is believed to be Dicey Shockley. This family is listed on the 1870 Van Buren census.
Isaac L. Thomas -- 538 East 300 South, Orem, UT 84097
IThomas323@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jun  2 13:05:41 EDT 1999

SHOCKLEY

Looking for information on W. L. Shockley married to Mahala ?; listed in the Warren County 1860 census along with one son Jas. D, 3 years old. What was Mahala's madian name? were there any more children later? Any information will be appreciated. Thank y
A. Boudreaux
grannyann@i-55.com
Submitted on Mon Aug 16 12:12:53 EDT 1999

SHOCKLEY

There is a large SHOCKLEY family in 1850 Van Buren Co. TN. I am trying to connect them to the William D. SHOCKLEY in 1845 Sevier Co. AR & 1860 Bastrop Co. TX, and to the Lunsford SHOCKLEY in 1860 Bastrop Co. TX.
Diane Bender -- POB 178, Washington Grove, MD 20880
exeline@erols.com
Submitted on Wed Oct 28 14:48:26 EST 1998

SIMMONS

, Jane 1851-1943 Long Cemetery m. Thomas "Son" Talley, Jr.: Jordon BAKER 1825-ca.1890/Stacy SIMMONS b/d unknown, m.. Jordan m. 1852 Elizabeth Howard. Both in Van Buren County, TN./Elizabeth buried at John Hillis Cemetery unmarked graves. Been Jane was full blooded Cherokee. Can anyone help me find out for?
Patsy Raymer
patsy.raymer@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu
on Fri Feb 6 15:52:23 EST 1998

SLATTON

I AM RELATED TO WILLIAM EDWARD SLATTON (CSA). I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON POSSIBLE BROTHERS AND SISTERS THAT MOVED TO VAN BURENCO. FROM HAWKINS CO. TN AROUND 1830. POSSIBLE BROTHER AND SISTER NAMES ARE TANDY,HELM,RHODA,ESTER.PLEASE CONTACT IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION THAT CAN LINK ANY OF THESE.
MAX SLATTON -- 876 UNDERHILL RD. , MCMINNVILLE, TN 37110
SLAT4@BLOMAND.NET
Submitted on Sat Jan 30 21:03:00 EST 1999

SMITH

Is researching my elusive ancestor Andrew Jackson "Jack" Smith, whose parents are unproved. Although he married in Warren Co. TN, I can't find him as a child in the 1850 census there -- perhaps his parents were in VanBuren Co.? A. J. "Jack" was full-blood Cherokee, from recollections of 96-year old grandmother. I'd appreciate any leads; and thank you for taking time to review my sparse information! Here's the family: Children of ___ Smith & Jenny? ___ Andrew Jackson "Jack" Smith Birth: December 30, 1829 Place: of Warren Co., TN Death: June 22, 1910 Place: Monroe Co., KY Burial: Place: Payne Cemetery, Sulphur Lick, Monroe Co., KY Spouse: Elizabeth Moulder Marriage: January 23, 1859, Warren Co., TN Birth: July 27, 1834 Death: December 20, 1920, Barren Co. KY Sarailda "Rildy" Smith Birth: August 18, 1832 Death: May 23, 1901 Place: Monroe Co.?, KY Burial: Place: Payne Cemetery, Monroe Co., KY Spouse: Thomas C. "Tom" Rich Marriage: Place: TN Matilda "Till" Smith Birth: November 1836
Christie Ferguson Cirone
ChristieFC@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 16 17:09:00 EDT 1998

SMITH, WILSON, RUSSOM

GEORGE SMITH m. MOLLIE (Y), one of there childrens name is my grandfather JOSEPH EDWARD SMITH b. 1882 d. 1966 MO. JOE m. SALLY C. WILSON b. 1889 TN d. 1962 MO. Her father and mothers name was WILLIAM WILSON m. MARY RUSSOM. There is possibly that they had two son's ANDREW and JOE, I am not for sure though. I was told that my SMITHS were native indians, ( CHOCOTAW and/or CHEROKEE) not for sure on that too. Thank you
barb
Babsge@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 27 17:53:07 EDT 1998

SMITH, MOORE, PAIN, PAINE, PAYNE

I AM RESEARCHIN JOEL SMITH B. 1760 D. 1840 IN VANBUREN COUNTY. HE MARRIED NANCY MOORE IN WHITE COUNTY IN 1823. HER FATHER IS SAMUEL MOORE B. 1762 D. 1850 IN VANBUREN COUNTY. JOEL AND NANCY'S SON JOEL SMITH B. 1824 MARRIED ELIZABETH BETSEY PAIN IN 1842. SHE IS DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND MARY PAIN. LOOKING FOR ANYONE RESEARCHING THESE FAMILIES. THANKS!
JAMES TIMS -- P.O. BOX 265, LOCKESBURG, AR 71846
JAMESTIMS75@HOTMAIL.COM
Submitted on Wed Jul 28 17:06:30 EDT 1999


 

  SPAKES, SPAKS

I am trying to locate information on the family of Michael SPAKES between 1840 and 1870.  Also, any information on his father, who may have been Zachariah SPAKES (or SPAKS)
 Edward Hutchison <ekhutchison@msn.com>
4555 Fair Valley Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033
Submitted on Thu Dec 30 14:11:03 MST 1999

SPAKES

Looking for information on parents of Adeline Spakes b. 6/5/1866 in Van Buren Co TN; md John Samuel Templeton est 1880.  Said to be half Indian.  Listed in census in household of Michael Spakes.  Mother's name may have been Sally or Sarah.  Father said to be Cherokee. Siblings George and Louhurst.
Bettie Purcell
bhpurcell@msn.com
Submitted on Sun Oct 18 21:07:15 EDT 1998

SPARKMAN

Searching SPARKMAN connections in TN.
Verna Banes -- 120 Elmwood, Huntsville, TX 77320-3057
vbanes@myriad.net
Submitted on Sat Aug 28 20:36:27 EDT 1999

SULLIVAN

Hi All, Seeking info on ancestors and descendants of Isaac Sullivan and Elizabeth to the 1900 TN census for Van Buren County.  Isaac was born 1849 in TN. Isaac and Elizabeth had one known child: Mary(1871-1942). Any info will be appreciated.  Willing to share.
Fred L. Alread --6815 Hammerstone Way, Mariemont, OH
fla1947@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Aug 7:11:11 EDT 1998

SULLIVAN

Seeking info on my Sullivan line in Van Buren County. My gg-grandfather was Isaac Sullivan. he appears on the 1880 & 1900 census with his wife, Elizabeth. Any info will be appreciated.
Fred Alread
Fla1947@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Oct 18 22:16:24 EDT 1998


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TEMPLETON

Looking for decendants of John S. Page TEMPLETON born March 19, 1865. Married an Adeline ?, born June 05, 1866. Children: Will TEMPLETON (who married a Rachel BARLOW) b. February 15, 1885, Maggie TEMPLETON (married Martin MCCOY) b. February 1887, John TEMPLETON b.March 05, 1889, Charles Alex TEMPLETON b. August 07, 1891, Ezetta TEMPLETON (married Lon EMERY) b.January 26, 1895,Ida Ermon TEMPLETON(married Howard Frederick DILLARD), b. September 20, 1896, Cinton TEMPLETON b.March 1899, S. S. T. TEMPLETON b.January 14, 1902, Ary TEMPLETON, b. 1906.
Pam Bynum -- 405 Britt Lane, LaVergne, TN 37086
pambynum@hotmail.com
Submitted on Mon Aug 17 19:58:20 EDT 1998
 

TENNYSON, JERNIGAN, MCALPIN, MITCHELL, MALONE, BRANNON, MILFORD, TALLEY, MATLOCK

If you are kin to any TENNYSON family please visit my board.
H. Tennyson
hiten@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Tue Apr 13 13:03:47 EDT 1999

THOMAS

Looking for Clarissa THOMAS, born abt 1814, and Robert GRISSOM born abt 1830. They had two sons in Tenn then moved to Ala around 1833.  Clarissa had a brother James F.  Also there may have been three other brothers. James F. THOMAS was in Ala in 1860 in St Clair Co.
Robert
bojgrissom@msn.com
Submitted on Sun Jul 19:09:17 EDT 1998

THOMISON

I am looking for information on the parents of Paine, who married second, Benjamin W. Paine, born 1838, married 1, 1858, died December 22, 1912 and is buried at Shockley Cemetery Buren County, Tennessee.
Patricia -- 702 W. Warrior Trail #421, Grand Prairie, TX
txsblubnt@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Jan 1:33:53 EST

THURMAN, MILLER

If someone has the Van Buren County Marriage Records, Book 1 - 5, could you please do a look up for me on: Winford THURMAN, who married America MILLER, abt. 1871 Thank you very much.
Michele McNew
jkmmcnew@myriad.net
Submitted on Sat Nov 14 10:58:12 EST 1998


 

THURMAN, WOOD, MILLER

I'm trying to find the father (parents) of my g-g-g-grandfather, Wintford T. THURMAN (Winford or Winton) born 1844 supposedly in Warren Co, TN, maybe White Co, TN. The last record I have is an 1850 census showing Winford at age 5 in Warren Co, TN with a Nancy THURMAN age 45, Miller THURMAN age 17, Sarah S. THURMAN age 3. He married first America MILLER and second Josephine WOOD. In 1870 I found them in Van Buren Co, TN. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Michele McNew -- P.O. Box 1226, Navasota, TX 77868
jkmmcnew@myriad.net
Submitted on Fri Aug 21 22:01:25 EDT 1998
 

TUCKER, ANGEL, LAWSON, MOONEYHAM, WARNER, NORRIS

I am for ANY info on the following surnames connected to Cumberland. and surrounding areas. including, COX, FREEMAN, HALL, HAND, HUNTER, LOWE, MOONEYHAM, NEELY, RASH, RUTHERFORD, .I have over 7,000 in my file associated with this Co. and those adjoining it and more surnames from here than those in my direct lines. I will share any info!
Visit  my site.
Mary Tucker  maryanddonbell@multipro.com
Submitted on Tue 7 23:46:01 EDT 1998

TUCKER, DRIVER

Researching the following surnames (and many others!)area. Will gladly share all info! ANGEL, William 1832 Bledsoe Co., TN , Thomas 1581 Cumberland, Eng. BURGESS, William 1630 Eng. CAMPBELL, 1757 Rockland Co., NY CREESON, ? 1800 1830 KY>TN COX, William abt.TN , Burrell abt. 1810 NC>TN FREEMAN, Rachel 1840 TN HALL, William abt., Mary ^ÓPolly^Ô 1778 NC>White Co.,TN KNOX, David C. Knox 1790>1860 TN, , Andrew R. 1755 MD>TN MARSH, John Surry Co., NC MOONEYHAM, Thomas bef>TN NEELY, Nancy 1770 NC NEWBY, Abel 1775 VA NORRIS, Abner, 1758 RASH,RUTHERFORD THOMAS, Sally 1750 TOLER, John 1740 TUCKER, Elijah G., NC Lucinda 1815 KY>TN Visit my Homepage at: ://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/e/l/Mary-E-Bell/
Mary Tucker Bell -- 1262., Crossville, TN!38555
maryanddonbell@multipro.com
Submitted on Wed Jan:20:55 EST 1998

TUCKER, LOUER/LOWER/LAUREL


I am searching for information on Rhoda Tucker b. 1813-1816 in Tennessee, county unknown. Could be any county from Bedford to Wilson. Do not have any information on her parents or siblings.  She married Henry LOWER/LOUER/LAUREL Abt. 1834. They had three children
born in Tennessee; Cath E. Lower b. Abt. 1835, Wm Geo Lower b. Abt. 1837 and Sarah M. Lower b. Abt. 1838.  Henry Lower may have been born in Pennsylvania.  Any information appreciated.
Thanks, Barbara Blevins
barble@swbell.net
Submitted on Tue Jun 13 18:03:36 MDT 2000


 

TURNER, OVERTURF, HILLIS, DAVIS,

I am looking for anyone researching; TURNER, OVERTURF, HILLIS or DAVIS lines in Van Buren County. I have DODSON, WILSON, and KIRBY lines that are connected to Van Buren County out of White County, TN.
Susan
smorris2@flash.net
Submitted on Sat Aug 1:27:14 EDT 1998


 

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