Sandy Greening Thu Feb 27 11:14:34 1997
Looking for the following surnames in Bedford Co Tn: HAMPTON, WILSON, BRUMMETT, SIMPSON, FARMER, RUSSELL & HELTON Will share any info

WILMA INGRAM Tue Feb 25 19:45:40 1997
BOONE or BOON – I am researching James P. BOONE born abt 1814 in TN. Settled in Pope CO Ark.

Jimmie Lynch Mon Feb 24 15:34:44 1997
Searching for information relating to Gray LYNCH, beleived to have been born in Bedford Co. in May 1837. Gray married in Crittenden Co. Ky on 26 Dec 1860 to Pernecia HAMBY Children: Patsy – no dates or places John Shirley – b. 1869 d. 1946 Caldwell Co. Ky. marr. Littie Isabel TABOR James Clayborn – b. May 1863 d. 1950 Union Co. Ky Can anyone Help with this family?

Paul Wood Sun Feb 23 15:25:43 1997
CHESHIRE/CHESSHIRE/CHESSER/CHESHIR/CHESSHIR I need records showing the names and information about the parents of a Daniel CHESSHIR who was born 5 Apr. 1824 in Virginia, probably Halifax Co., and married a Sallie RAULSTON (or ROLSTON) from Tennessee. Daniel and Sallie CHESSHIR were living in Tennessee, probably Bedford Co., in May 1845, when their first daughter, Elizabeth Jane CHESSHIR, was born. Their first son, James Riley CHESSHIR was born in Tennessee, in Jul 1846. The family soon after moved to Red River Co., Texas, where Daniel CHESSHIR appears on the county tax rolls in 1848. Daniel and Sallie CHESSHIR settled in Red River Co. and had eleven more children. He died in Red River Co., 26 Jun 1888 and is buried in the Halesboro Cemetery in that county. Some sources say that Daniel CHESSHIR’S given name was Nathaniel, that his father was Zachias CHESSHIR and his mother was Ketura (or Catherine)unknown surname. I need proof of these things. Census records specify that this Zachias CHESSHIR was born in Virginia (probably Halifax Co.), about 1791. Records show that Zachias CHESSHIR and his family were living in Bedford Co., Tennessee in 1835 and 1840, then in Red River Co., Texas in 1850.

Glenn Cherry Sat Feb 22 21:50:32 1997
Looking for information on Ezekiel Cherry, born in 1792. Married Jane Wilson in 1812. Family bible gives date of death as December 5, 1834, however, no record of death or burial in Bedford County has been found. Will be happy to exchange information with anyone researching this line.

Denice J. Lipscomb Sat Feb 22 06:27:22 1997
ERWIN/CUNNINGHAM/PATTON Seeking information on RHODA CUNNINGHAM born March, 1733, died Jan 1831 in Bedford Co. married a Cunningham. Daughter SARAH CUNNINGHAM married JAMES PATTON. Would also like information on these two. All are buried in the Couch/Patton Cemetery in Bedford Co.

Betty Moran Thu Feb 20 20:53:08 1997
John TOWNZEN Sr, John TOWNZEN Jr, Wm., Joshua, & Whitfield TOWNZEN in Bedford Co. TN 1800-1818. No record of them in Bedford after they sold land in 1818. 1820 census Stewart Co. TN has a John, William and two named Thomas TOWNZEN. Are these the same? Whitfield TOWNZEN & an Edmond TOWNZEN show up in St. Clair Co. IL, same time. All show born in NC. Need County in NC, need proof Bedford TOWNZEN’S are same as Stewart Co’s. Joshua & a George TOWNZEN are later in Maury Co. TN. What is connection for all these TOWNZEN’s. Family legend is that if it is spelled with the “Z” then they are family. In 20 years research, name may be spelled any number of ways, but if it’s the right on, any signature on document always has the “z” spelling. Can anyone connect these men for me? Thanks!

Kay Ellen Fleming Thu Feb 20 16:03:47 1997
AM researching the FRIZZELL family of Bedford county in the early 1800s. James FRIZZELL married Rebecca FLOWERS about 1810. Need actual place and full date. Family settled at Bell Buckle and James died there 1873. He is buried at Lynch-Frizzell Cemetery. When did Rebecca die and where is she buried? They had children William, Jacob, Nathan, John W., Mary, Polly, Hannah, James, Thomas, and Mahaley. Am especially interested in son Nathan FRIZZELL born about 1829, who married Anna HOPPER. When did they marry, where, who were their children and where did they die? They might possibly have moved to Ky. Allied family names are HAYES, HOPPER, BREWER, CHAFFIN, RUSHING, THOMAS, JACOBS, and MAJORS. Would appreciate any information.

MARTINA CARPENTER Wed Feb 19 19:08:59 1997
CARPENTER-MCGUIRE-LEE-HARMON-SHARP. John Wesley CARPENTER, b. abt 1800- 1810, d. about 3 Dec. 1841 in Jefferson Co., IL. He married abt. 1830, to Temperance MCGUIRE, b. abt. 1810. She was the daughter of Thomas MCGUIRE and Ann LEE. They lived in Bedford Co., TN in 1830, then moved to IL. After death of John Wesley, Temperance may have married Elisha HARMON and moved back to Bedford Co. (1860 census) with children: Catherine CARPENTER, William HARMON, Rufus HARMON, Leonidas HARMON, and James K. Polk HARMON. By 1880 census, Elisha and Temperance HARMON had moved back to IL. The 1850 Marion Co., IL census shows Elisha and Temperance HARMON with children William and Louis, living next door to five children without parents: Noah CARPENTER, Thomas, CARPENTER (both born in TN), John CARPENTER, Catherine CARPENTER, and Emaline CARPENTER (all 3 born in IL). Was Temperance the mother of ALL these children? Was there an additional child named Melia Ann CARPENTER who married Thomas W. BRYAN? A Thomas B. CARPENTER married Ruth FIELDS in IL. A Thomas B. CARPENTER also married Nice Bell SHARP and lived in Maury Co., TN. Could these be the same Thomas B. CARPENTER? Need information on John Wesley CARPENTER marriage, children, and PARENTS. Would gladly share what I have.

MARTINA CARPENTER Wed Feb 19 18:47:54 1997
CARPENTER-SHOOK-SEARS. Benjamin CARPENTER, b. abt 1785, d. possibly before 1820 in an accident while engaged in boating on the Mississippi River. His family may have been living in Indiana at the time. He supposedly signed a “Petition from the Inhabitants of Overton County, Tennessee to the Tennessee General Assembly” on 6 Oct 1815. About 1810/1812 he married Melia (Melea, Milly) SHOOK, b. abt 1787, d. after 1850. She may have been daughter of William SHOOK and Catherine SEARS of Bedford Co., TN. After Benjamin’s death, Melia lived in Bedford Co in 1820, then moved to Jefferson Co., IL in 1830. There is a Milly CARPENTER, with family, living in Bedford Co. in 1820 census but age doesn’t agree with later IL censuses. Is this Melia SHOOK? There is a Benjamin CARPENTER, with family, in Overton Co. in 1820 census. Is there a connection between them? Need any information on these CARPENTERS, SHOOKS, and SEARS. I will share what I have.

Glenn McAnarney Wed Feb 19 21:46:09 1997
RUSHING’s of Bedford County. Seeking personal information on Wilson E. married to Patricia Manley; Minos C. married to Josephine Brasher (did they travel with the Hudson Brasher family to Wright Co., MO?)T.B. Rushing, a man of the cloth._

Kathy Bernardi Wed Feb 19 12:27:57 1997
Looking for the parents of Barbara Brown who was born ca 1843 in Bedford County, TN. I found her living with William and Mary Carlisle on the 1850 and 1860 census of Bedford Co., TN.

Marv Wittenburg Tue Feb 18 17:26:06 1997
Am researching the following familes in ealry 1800’s in Bedford County, TN: DICKERSON and YOUNG. Also interested in any info on the CSA 44th Tennessee Infantry Regmt that was formed in this area in 1860’s.

Ernie Limbo Tue Feb 18 12:36:26 1997
I am working on a doctoral dissertation in history at the University of Mississippi on the many changes that occurred between 1920 and 1950 in southern Middle Tennessee. Of particular interest to me are the effects of the Depression, the New Deal (inc. TVA), and World War II on the people of this region. I am also interested in the religious history of southern Middle Tennessee. If you have any journals, diaries, church records, or other materials from this period which you would be willing to share, please post a description of the materials and your email address so that I may contact you. If you would prefer to contact me (Ernie Limbo) directly, please do so at limbo [at] watervalley [dot] net. Thanks.

Price, Annette Sun Feb 16 20:56:45 1997
Maiden name was Burgess, my grandfather Samuel T. Burgess was born Wilson co, Tn 1857, his parents were Charles Tucker Burgess 1824, and Elizabeth M Hudson 1826. Wish information of possible realtives. Annette Price

Carol Pitman Sun Feb 16 15:39:59 1997
Would like information on the LOVINGS family of Bedford County. Listed in 1830 census – Henry Lovings (b.1800-10); Elizabeth Lovings (b.1780-1790); Westley Loving (b.1800-10) Could Henry Lovings be the same as Henry LOVERS listed Henry Co., TN, in 1850?

WARREN D. YOUNG Sun Feb 16 13:22:08 1997
Looking for ancesters of LEROY YOUNG listed in the Bedford County , Tn. 1850 census, age 30. married to Roda ?, age 24, children Martha5, Sarah 4, Melvile 2, Crusmus 4mo. and was listed in Wayne county, Tn 1870 census married to Rhody ?, which may be a mispelling but with a different group of children, this could be two different people but the birth and deaths are the same on both couples. I am a decendant of Leroy Young anything would be appreciated thanks. Warren Douglas Young

Kathy Hartmann Sat Feb 15 13:18:11 1997
Rebecca DRYDEN b. abt 1802 VA m. Joseph Daniel DICKSON b. 21Jun1798 NC. They married 1820(?) in Rutherford or Bedford Co., TN before moving on to Gregg Co, TX. Her parents may have been Jonathon DRYDEN and Hannah DUFF. Any info on DRYDEN appreciated. I have much more on DICKSON descendents.

Ina Wallace Fri Feb 14 23:35:59 1997
In the Land Deed Genealogy of Bedford Co., TN, 1807-1852 book is a William STAMPER Granville Co., NC shown as having sold 300 acres of land on the North Fork of Duck River, borders Daniel’s line, to John T. FORREST from Orange Co., NC. If anyone has any information on this William STAMPER family, I would appreciate your help.

Jean Fri Feb 14 21:09:13 1997
Am desperate to exchange information with anyone who can identify DOBB families who were in Bedford County around 1820. Thank you.

Ray Thompson Thu Feb 13 16:15:25 1997
Seek info on Robert ROGERS, b. NC 1785. Moved to Bedford/Rutherford Co. by 1820 through 1830. Departs for Illinois after 1830.

Ann Maloney Thu Feb 13 11:19:36 1997
Seeking information on Jacob WEST who married Sallie HARLAN in the Cherokee Nation East, possibly Bedford County, Tennessee. Sallie was 1/2 Cherokee. They had seven children: John WEST m. Ruth FIELDS; Bluford WEST m. Nannie ALBERTY; Eliza WEST m. Leroy MARKHAM; Roseanna WEST m. W. D. Nelson ROGERS (these are my ggggrandparents); Ellis WEST m. Clara BUFFINGTON; George WEST m. Elizabeth VANN; Ezekiel WEST who died young. I would appreciate any information on Jacob WEST’s ancestors. Have descendency, will share.

Ray Thompson Thu Feb 13 16:15:25 1997
Seek info on Robert ROGERS, b. NC 1785. Moved to Bedford/Rutherford Co. by 1820 through 1830. Departs for Illinois after 1830.

DENNIS HODO Thu Feb 13 12:40:06 1997
I HAVE FAMILY TREE TRACED TO PETER MARTIN HODO, JR. BORN 4-29-1852 IN LINDEN, PERRY, TN. NEED ANY INFO ON PETER MARTIN HODO, SR AND HIS PARENTS.

Greg Sampson Thu Feb 13 04:20:52 1997
I am researching the following surnames in Bedford and surrounding Counties CLAXTON,RACKLEY,HARRISON. James (or Jonathan)Claxton moved to Bedford Co. from N.C.in 1799 and his sonJames,married Temperance Rackley in 1819. They had a son James Ancel Claxton who subsequently married Elizabeth Jane Harrison.If you have any information about these famlies it would be appreciated

Donns Carter Wed Feb 12 20:33:28 1997
Am looking for more information on the wife of Ransom C. Waggoner. He was born 1810 in Tn.. He married Mary Elizabeht born about Dec.14, 1814 most likely in Tn..(But, Alabama was entered in one census record) They ere probably married around 1832, as their first child was born in 1833. They lived in Bedford?Coffee Counties, Tn., until about 1855, at which time they moved to Izard Co., Tn.. It has been suggested that Mary Elizabeth’s maiden name may have been EWELL. And from the middle names of some her son we add the possibilities of: Green, Middleton, Coleman,Wilson, Bell??? Can anyone help?

Carlene Rhodes Wed Feb 12 19:36:17 1997
I lost this ancestor in Shelbyville, Bedford Co., Tn. MOSE ROLLANS(ROLLINS) b: 8-6-1813 N.C. d: 1-20-1832 in Prairie Grove, Washington Co., Arkansas….married Sarah(Sally) Kibble McGill b: 1-28-1827 Shelbyville,Tn. d: 5-24-1906 Prairie Grove, Ark. they married 1861 in Shelbyville, Tn. THIS WAS HIS SECOND MARRIAGE AND HERS. I information about Sarah and will share with anyone interested. Thanks, Carlene Rhodes e-mail Buckeye [at] firstnethou [dot] com

Donna Carter Wed Feb 12 19:07:12 1997
Will of Edward Coleman , dated Nov 28, 1794 —mentions son Robt. EDWARD COLEMAN. Is this the same Edward Coleman of Bedford Co., Tn? This info. needed in relation to my research on Joseph Waggoner of Bedford?Coffee Co., Tn. Thanks

Donna Carter Wed Feb 12 18:58:28 1997
Mead Hale married Betsy Johnson (Jackson?) on Mar 7, 1795. in Va. Is this the same Mead Hale in Bedford?Coffee, Tn?? Mead Hale was involved in a land sale with Joseph Waggoners of Bedford/Coffee Counties, Tn.

Donna Carter Wed Feb 12 18:52:22 1997
James Walker that married Anna Perkins (dau. of Mary Tate Perkins)July 1765, in Orange Co., NC. Is this the same James Walker (or a descendant of) found in 1812 Bedford Co,Tn. Tax List? Mary Tate Perkins was the widow of Charles Perkins, the daughter of Rev. Tate. She re married in Spotslvania Co., Va. to Samuel Waggoner.

Charlotte Childs Wed Feb 12 11:06:10 1997
I am trying to locate any information on the Taliaferro’s that lived in Bedford Co. Tn. The names are: Benjamin Taliaferro, born 1774 in NC. and died ?. married to Adra Snow b. 1773 in NC. Died 1830 in Bedford County TN. I need to know Benjamin’s parents names and his brothers and sisters names and what happened to them. If anyone knows this information please contact me. I appreciate any data. Thank You. CLC

Nancy Buel Wed Feb 12 14:13:20 1997
YEARWOOD. I am searching for Frederick and William Yearwood who were in Rutherford County in the 1820s, coming from N.C. Frederick was son of William, but because there were several William Yearwoods in R.C. during that time, I am not sure which William was the father of Frederick. Both died in R.C. and are presumably buried there. I need of the relationship between Frederick and William and information on their burial places. Thank you.

Debby Pipas Tue Feb 11 22:30:34 1997
SONS/GLASCOE-I am researching these names in the Bedford County area. Anyone haveing information regarding these familes please contact me so that we may compare notes. My grandmothers name was Cynthia Leona Glascoe b. Sept. 17, 1891. My grandfathers name was John William Sons no birthdate available but believe he was born in the early 1880’s. Other surnames on grandmothers side were Short, Stone, Ladd, and York. Have very little on any of them.

Britt Whitaker Tue Feb 11 19:49:34 1997
John Whitaker,b.1760 and d.1837 lived at Mulberry Creek as did his brother Mark Whitaker. He was an Assemblyman from Tennessee. Would like information.

Joanna Wood Mon Feb 10 11:42:36 1997
Resesrching my BRINTLE ancestors from NC .Some came into Marshall and Bedford counties. SOLOMON BRINTLE m SUSANNAH BEAVERS. I will share any of my info with others researching this family. Thank you, Joanna Wood

Karen Lang Sun Feb 9 17:09:54 1997
Looking for information on the Mcquiddy Family regarding the connection to Francis Cooke of the Mayflower. The McQuiddy’s were from Normandy TN. In addition any information pertaing to the Cortner Family.

David T. Green Fri Feb 7 08:11:18 1997
I collect information all members of the GREEN FAMILY who lived in Bedford County from about 1802 to 1860. I have accumulated over 7 MEGS of data on this family. I would love to exchange any and all information, and will share 100% of any data that I may have which is applicable to your family.

DEBORAH PIPAS Thu Feb 6 23:54:45 1997
I AM RESEACHING THE FOLLOWING SURNAMES IN THE BEDFORD/COFFEE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. WOULD LIKE TO CORRESPOND WITH ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE POSSIBLE LEADS OR CONNECTIONS ON THESE NAMES. GLASCOE, SONS, MAHAFFA, BYFORD, SULLENS, DUKE, SHORT, STONE, LADD, YORK, MOSS, RUSSELL, BAKER AND GOLDEN. ANY LEADS OR INFO GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS, DEBBY

Debbie Evans Wed Feb 5 20:17:19 1997
Researching the following family surnames; EVANS, CLARK, WEST, and LANDERS. These families were all present in 1850 Bedford Co. I have info to share and would love to have some questions answered. Thank you.

Lesley Sebastian Wed Feb 5 11:42:04 1997
Seeking info on the GREER family of Bedford Co. Thomas Greer, b. 28 Nov 1770, d. 16 Oct 1848, was son of Joseph, who fought in the Battle of Kings Mountain. Need to know Joseph Greer’s parents. Are these Greers descended from John Greer and Sarah Day of Baltimore Co, MD?

JOYCE RUSHING YOUNGBLOOD Mon Feb 3 18:41:22 1997
Looking for written proof that ENOCH DEASON RUSHING was the son of JOHN RUSHING BN 1776 AND MILLY DEASON. Enoch deason bn 1820/21 in Bedford or surrounding counties came to Fayette County Alabama in 1850. Where was he living before 1850?? Was he named for Milly Deason,s father, Enoch Deason? Milly Deason Rushing was left with “several small children” when John Rushing died in 1827. Was one of these children my Enoch Deason Rushing? Milly came to Al early 1850,s. Her farm and Enoch Deason Rushing,s farm were very near each other. Can anyone find the names of the small children left in 1827? If this is not the case, WHO is Enoch Deason Rushing,s father??? Any help in this matter will be greatly appreciated. Joyce

Jean Rhoads Camas Sun Feb 2 20:54:12 1997
Does anyone have any information on the Joseph DOBBS and wife, Ann WILSON who were involved in several Bedford County deeds 1809 to 1817? Who were their children and who were their parents? Also would appreciate same information about John Dobbs who was in the 1820 census of Bedford County. Thank you for your help. Please respond to my email address: jrcamas [at] liii [dot] com Any help at all will be appreciated.

Marilyn Meisenheimer Sat Feb 1 12:58:40 1997
Names searching in Bedford County: TUNE, KNOTT, COOPER My g-g-grandfather, Robert Bedford TUNE, was born in 1832 in Shelbyville. His parents were John TUNE (1791, Halfiax Co, Virginia –1880, Bedford Co.) and mother, Mary “Molly” COOPER (1797 Smith CO, TN–1852 Bedford, Co.) Robert was one of 15 children. He married Jane KNOTT in Shelbyville, around 1850. They migrated to Pope County,Illinos.

Denise Pollock Sun Feb 2 12:05:37 1997
I am seeking information regarding Louise Pollock and her family ties, in Bedford County Tennessee, dating back to the 1800’s. She may be related to Benjamin A. Pollock. Any information that you could provide me would be extremely helpful.