HALE, HAIL, HAILE

Am searching for information about Margaret (Maggie) HALE, b. 1848 inTennessee. Family stories say that Maggie was part Cherokee. We arenot sure who her parents were. She cannot be positively identified in the 1850 or 1860 Tennesseecensus schedules, when she would have been 2 and 12 years old,respectively. One parental possibility is Reuben Hale, listed inBedford County in 1850, 1860, and 1870; he was born in 1814. He isenumerated with his wife Harriet, born 1818, and several daughters:Mary E. (b. 1844), Margaret M. (b. 1848); Catherine (b. 1850); LucyA. (b. 1852); Susan A, (b. 1854); and Harriet Frances (b. 1856). Maggie married John Arthur WILSON in 1870 in Bedford County and movedto Bell County, Texas, by 1880. If anyone has any connections to theHALES listed above, please contact me. (The name was spelled HAIL onMaggie’s marriage record.) Thanks.
Willanna Griffin
grifserv [at] mindspring [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Dec 28 19:09:20 MST 1999

ADAMS

Looking for info on Thomas Peter Adams born 1816 on the edge ofBedford and Marshall Co. Married Mary Ann Blackwell Jan 15,1842. Itis said 4 of his sisters married Marshall Co men.Seeking anyone withinfo on Adams family. Thanks Jan
Jan Church — 202 Crestland Drive, columbia, TN 38401
bchurch [at] edge [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Dec 28 20:08:25 MST 1999

FIELDER, RIGGS, LEWIS

Recently someone asked me for a marriage record for Nimrod Fielderand Elizabeth Riggs. I found no record on them in Bedford Co, soanswered the query and deleted it.Today I found some pages I had copied from Genealogy of the LewisFamily by William Terrell Lewis of Perryville, Winston Co, MS. Thisgives Elizabeth Lewis b 1740, the oldest daughter of Wm. T. Lewis andhis wife Sarah Martin, married John Fielder, had three childrenincluding Nimrod Fielder. Elizabeth died in Williamson Co, TN. Nimrod Fielder married Elizabeth Riggs in Surry Co, NC, the daughterof Adam Riggs. (There is a family history on the Riggs family,believe the author’s name was Fuller). Nimrod and Elizabeth Fielder had 5 children and he died inHuntsville, AL in 1854.
Carolyn Odle Smotherman
smotherc [at] ten-nash [dot] ten [dot] k12 [dot] tn [dot] us
Submitt ed on Wed Dec 29 17:01:46 MST 1999

CASTEEL, BRUTON, WEAVER, WEEKS, GARRETT

Seeking descendants of:James John CASTEEL 1780 – 1856…Blackstone (Braxton) CASTEEL 1810 -……Sarah CASTEEL 1830 -……John W. CASTEEL 1832 – ……Elizabeth CASTEEL 1835 -……Eliza CASTEEL 1848 -……James Isaac (Blind Jim) CASTEEL 1850 – 1905…William CASTEEL 1815 – 1904……Patience Angeline CASTEEL ……Samuel CASTEEL ……Elizabeth CASTEEL ……William CASTEEL 1859 -…Parthenia CASTEEL 1817 -…Abraham CASTEEL 1818 – …Sally CASTEEL 1820 – 1908…James Preston CASTEEL 1830 – ……Thomas Marion CASTEEL 1855 -……Sarah CASTEEL 1869 -……Mary CASTEEL 1879 -….Nancy CASTEEL 1832 -….Patience CASTEEL 1843 – 1912, m(1)BRUTON, m(2) WEAVER……Betty G. BRUTON ……William Izar WEAVER ……Alfred WEAVER ……Nancy Jane WEAVER, m. WEEKS ……Sarah Emily WEAVER, m.GARRETT
Marjorie O. Casteel — 115 Cheyenne Cove, Savannah, TN 38372
marcas [at] centurytel [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Dec 31 13:21:11 MST 1999

KEEL

I am searching for the parents, sibling, ancestors, of BedfordForrest Keel. He was born in 1865 in Tennesse, possibly BedfordCounty. His mother may have been named Martha.
Sue McGuire
mcsue2 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Dec 31 17:37:45 MST 1999

MCKNIGHT, GARDENER

I am looking for any information on ROBERT MCKNIGHT listed on the1850 and 1860 Census with wife ELIZABETH (FEATHERSTONE/GARDENER) andthier children including the youngest ROBERT FELIX MCKNIGHT. I haveread that he married Elizabeth 3-15-1832 in Rutherford Co. and thatprior to that he married MARTHA ABERNATHY HARWELL (who died abt1830)from Giles Co. in abt 1822, had a child SARAH CAROLINE MCKNIGHT(who later married ALFRED HOUZE).
T McKnight
famly [at] mail [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Dec 31 18:06:35 MST 1999

COLLINS, WILLIAMS, HARRIS

Searching for more information on William Jefferson and Almedia(Williams) COLLINS. He was born 25-Oct-1835 died 21-Jul-1866 inBedford County. Son of William and Hester COLLINS. He married on29-Apr-1858 to Almedia (Ida) J. Williams born 6-Oct-1837 died28-May-1888 in Bedford County. Daughter of David and Sarah T.(Harris)WILLIAMS.
Debbi Brown
rdbrown [at] unicornerfarm [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Dec 26 21:45:03 MST 1999

TAYLOR

I am looking for any information of John H TAYLOR he was married toMattie WEAVER. He lived in Normandy and was buried at the Greengraveyard. If you could provide any information and also where theGreen graveyard is located I would be greatful.
Jennifer Davis Scott
keijen [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Dec 26 17:34:20 MST 1999

ORR, HARRISON

I am looking for all information on the James Harvey HARRISON family. James was married to Mary Bernice ORR. Any information on BedfordCo. HARRISONS or ORR families will be great.
Clifford nelson — 202 S. Sycamore St, Fremont, NC 27830
northcarolinadad [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Dec 26 14:02:15 MST 1999

HOOPER

Seeking HOOPER, Sam/Samuel/Sam Houston b. December 9, 1857 parentsunknown possibly Bedford County. Any help appreciated.
Deanna Hooper Baumgardner
diane [at] nrgrecording [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Dec 25 14:47:26 MST 1999

ROAN

Am searching for info on William Roan who was in Bedford countyaround 1830-50. Any information very much appreciated. Bill Parrish
Bill Parrish
Rufusdolly [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Dec 25 09:35:01 MST 1999

NIXON, GEORGE

I am looking for information on an African American family fromBedford County with the surnames Nixon and George. Jerry Nixonmarried a Mollie George in the late 1800s. Mollie was born around1875 and died in 1913. Hoping to find the parents of Mollie. Jerryand Mollie’s daugther Anne Nixon Cooper is approaching her 98thbirthday and would love to find the names of her maternalgrandparents. The Nixon family later moved from Bedford County, TNto Sumner County and then to Nashville. Ms. Cooper hopes to findpossible relatives still in Bedford County. Any information orsuggestions will be greatly appreciated. Contact John Baker by emailat jbaker18 [at] bellsouth [dot] net.
John Baker
jbaker18 [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Dec 21 22:40:49 MST 1999

DAVIDSON

Seeking descendants of the children of George DAVIDSON (1800-1854),son of John and Martha DAVIDSON, and his wife, Caroline S. “Betsy”CHILCUT/CHILLCUT (1807-1833).George was a merchant in Shelbyville. The 1850 Census of Bedford County shows four children: John (b.ca1826), William M. (b.ca 1829), Henry C. (b.ca 1832) and Caroline S.(b. ca 1834). Were there other children? Information concerning thisfamily would be greatly appreciated.
S.B. Knight
KnightSAB [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Dec 21 21:21:51 MST 1999

DAY

I am researching the family of Elliott Day am interested in infoabout Wells Hill My great uncle Moses Day was murdered at Wells Hillduring the Civil War am searching for info on this family Moses Day,Elliott Day his father, and Moses’ son Thomas Day can anyone help me.It seems this family lived near RoverThanks Ann
A Travis
ktravis [at] galis [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Dec 16 22:03:44 MST 1999

REED,BOLIN,PRICE,DUNLAP

Seeking information on John REED, b. ca. 1764, Orange Co.,NC; d.1839, Bedford Co., TN and wife Sarah “Sally” BOLIN, b. ca. 1765; d.1845, Bedford Co., TN. John and Sarah REED were originally from thearea that is now Randolph Co., NC (married there in 1783) and were inBedford Co., TN by about 1822. Children: Elizabeth md. ? PRICE;Jesse; Mary md. ? DUNLAP; and William A. md. Mary (moved on toHenderson Co., TN by 1830).
Mike Moffitt
moffitt [at] esinet [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Dec 14 15:55:12 MST 1999

MAUPIN, MAUPEN, SNELLINGS

MAUPIN or MAUPEN, Bailey, daughter Clemmie Louise born 1909, mother,Susie Snellings. They were my great-grandfather, grandmother, andgreat-grandmother. Seeking any information. Lived in or aroundShelbyville.
R. Hall
rioleyte [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Dec 12 01:19:07 EST 1999

VAUGHN, COFFELT

I have finally found parents for my g-grandfather, James Vaughn, b.1874. He was buried 1918 in the Oak Grove cem. on the Grundy/Marion co Tn line.James parents were Robert Vaughn b. abt. 1849 possibly Coffee cotn. His mother was Jemima Coffelt b. Jan. 1850 in or around Coffee & Bedford co Tn.On the 1900 Grundy co Tn census, Robert & Jemima are found withchildren Doil Vaughn b. 9/1882, Katie Vaughn b. 4/1886, & Elis Vaughn b.3/1889. The older children, including James, were not in the household in 1900. Jameswas married and listed on the same census with his new wife Pouannie Street. akaLummie.James & Lummie had children George, Rural, & Ella, all born in theearly 1900’s. Rural died in Letcher co Ky, Ella in Harlan co Ky, & George in Tx.I would appreciate any info on the listed Vaughn families.Thanks…
Linda Hubbard
kybriar [at] ameritech [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Dec 11 14:16:02 GMT 1999

LAMB, CRICK

i am looking for the parents of william (willis) lamb born in 1817died 20 of may 1873 married 1st to nancy crick in williamson co, andlived in bedford co. tenn., married 2nd to elizabeth crick and 3rdmarried namoi covington. if any one could tell me who his parents arei would be so grateful. thank you
judith wren
silverhill2 [at] webtv [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Dec 10 20:42:59 GMT 1999

AUSTIN,BURR,BURROW,CHAFFIN

I am looking my gggGrandfather Willis AUSTIN b 1785 d 1835 BedfordCo., TN, m (gggGrandmother) Elinor”Nellie” BURR or BURROW?). Sheleft Bedord in 1852 With 4 of her sons for Benton Co., AR. She diedin 1893 Benton Co., AR. I am looking for her family as we don’t knowif her last name is BURR or BURROW? I am also looking for theParents of Willis AUSTIN. Their son (ggGrandfather) Jesse AUSTIN m(ggGrandmother) Mahala BRIM in Bedford, TN before they moved toBenton Co., AR. I would like to know about her family also. Any helpor direction would be greatly appreciated.
Gary L. Austin — PO Box 205, Ballico, CA 95303-9734
GJLAustin [at] worldnet [dot] att [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Dec 7 21:31:19 GMT 1999

ROANE,RAMSEY

I am trying to verify information on my great geandfather.His namewas James H Roane.He was born in Shelbyville in 1847.I was told hisfather was Samual Roane,The son of Archibald Roane second govenor ofTennessee. I cannot find any information on the family of ArchibaldRoane. My great grandmother was Mary Francis Ramsey. Mary was born inShelbyville in 1852. I would greatly appreciate any information onthees two families. Thanks
Steve Ward
dyduck82 [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Dec 7 21:08:08 GMT 1999

DRYDEN & TANKERSLEY

I have been told there are some Drydens buried in MOORES CHAPEL CEMETERY in or near Shelbyville. I would like to know their namesand dates if anyone can tell me. Thank
Ruth Dryden Deshaies
rddeshaies [at] earthlink [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Dec 7 12:25:01 EST 1999

BROWN

Searching for information for information on Henry Brown born in WakeCo. N. Carolina moved to Bedford Co.Tenn. shortly after marryingSarah Alston. The Brown’s were said to be part Indian. Daughter, LucyFrances Brown b.9th June 1853 married Elijah William Arnold on 24th/1874 Lucy died 13 Sept. 1888. Any information would be appreciated.
Eileen Arnold
EArnold815 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Dec 3 17:46:41 EST 1999

ANDERSON, GANT, BURROW

George Washington ANDERSON (b.1822 in NC – d. 1902 Bell Buckle TN)operated a grist mill on Duck River, near Shelbyville TN during theCivil War. Said to have married 5 times (!); possible that 2 wiveswere Martha GANT and Mary BURROW. Seek any information.
Bob Anderson
boba [at] compuserve [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Dec 3 15:11:36 GMT 1999

LANE

I received the following information about my query for informationabout a 1825 marriage between Emily Lane and George Rainey. Doesanyone know of the Genealogist John Lane who died around 1970? There are no official marriage records for Bedford Co prior to about1860, due to an 1863 courthouse fire and an earlier tornado.There was a genealogist name John Lane in Bedford Co who died–say1970–I don’t know who has his records, but I know his work wasrespected.
John lesko
jlesko [at] schoolcraft [dot] cc [dot] mi [dot] us
Submitted on Fri Dec 3 07:58:56 GMT 1999

ROANE,ANDERSON

Looking for information on Samual ROANE .Samual was the son ofArchibald ROANE ,the second govenor of Tennessee . I was told that helived in Bedford Co. about 1850. His wife was Susan ANDERSON. I wouldlike to hear from anyone with more information. Thanks
Steve Ward
dyduck82 [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Dec 2 14:28:08 GMT 1999

ROLLANS (ROLLINS)

Searching for any information on Mose(s) Rollans (Rollins) b. 6 Aug1812 or 1813 possibly NC. Married Margaret Naomi Crawford January09, 1840. They were in Washington Co. AR by then. Who were hisparents?
Dennis Dorsman — 5432 Sunnywood Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
N4133 [at] hq [dot] sublant [dot] navy [dot] mil
Submitted on Wed Dec 1 13:40:02 EST 1999