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DAVIDSON, POTTS posted by Jim Whittaker , at Email: JIMJAYJES@aol.com , on Friday, November 13, 1998

I am looking for info on my 3rd great aunt. Based on the info that I have now, the facts are: Maiden name - Nancy Potts b. 1816 TN - Father James Potts b 3/7/1757 NC Married to John Davidson 10/14/18? Died, and most likely buried, in Benton County. Thanks very much for any and all help.

WHEATLEY posted by Gena Saunders , at Email: kengena@swbell.net , on Saturday, November 14, 1998

Seeking information on any Wheatleys who might have been present in Danville c. 1850-1870, especially Jim Camp Wheatley or James Knox Polk Wheatley. An obit. for my gggf Alex Scott (Matt) Wheatley, lists his father as Jim Camp Wheatley, a prominent citizen of Danville, TN, JP, and state representative, and states he (Alex Scott) was born in Danville. His death certificate lists what looks like James Polk Wheatley (who was from Benton Co.) as his father. Any info MUCH appreciated! kengena@swbell.net

HICKS, PARKS posted by Elizabeth Smith , at Email: EALICE@PRODIGY.NET , on Monday, November 16, 1998

I am looking for information on George HICKS and Susan PARKS married in 1866 in Benton COunty,Tn.They are my gggrandparents, was told that they were full blooded cherokee. George Hicks died btw 1877 and 1880 they had one child that I know of Susan Alice Hicks, whom married Thomas Jonas Kee in 1898 in Benton County,tn. Thank you

HOOTEN posted by Pat Hooten Manship , at Email: KuntryCzn@aol.com , on Monday, November 16, 1998

In 1880 Benton Co Census,2nd Civil Dist 91 Fam119, page 15 W.G.HOOTEN,age 25 Amanda,age 24 wife,Edgar W.2yr old son and Ma - Nolen age 23, farmhand listed. He was my gr-grandfather James E.HOOTEN's brother...looking for any descendents

BAIN, BANE posted by Peggy Holley , at Email: holleyp@austin.cc.tx.us , on Thursday, November 19, 1998

Henry BANE (b. 1829) and Robert BANE (b. 1832) both list Benton Co as their place of birth in their military records. Both are in the 1850 census of Benton. Henry died in Millen prison during the war. Robert survived the war but is not in 1860+ census. Does anyone have further information on either of these men? Thanks

TOWNSEND posted by Bill N. Allen , at Email: bnallenesq@charter.net , on Wednesday, December 2, 1998

Townsend Surname Townsend Folk I would like to have more information on:
Townsend, Cecil Birth date 16-Nov-1897 Died 15-Feb-1969 Married: Myrtie Kee both are buried: Benton Co.-TN - Cross Roads Cemetery
Townsend, Ernest Jr. Married Belle Hargrove and had one child Townsend, Ernest Sr.
Townsend, Millie Angeline Birth date 7-Feb-1849 Married William Henry Davidson
Townsend, Opal Birth date 6-Jul-1907 Died 26-Jan-1988 Second wife of J. Nelson Allen Benton Co.-TN - Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Townsend, Victoria Birth date 10-Aug-1878 Died 22-Jul-1949 Second wife of William Riley Kee Benton Co.-TN - Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Townsend, _____ Married a Sophia Malin

BRIGHT, MASSEY posted by B. (Massey) Hickerson , at Email: tbd1@charter.net , on Monday, December 7, 1998

Sistler index for Benton Co. shows on p. 23, Mansfield MASSEY(46); birthplace NC and under his name the following; Elender(23),Tn, Mary(19), Robert(14), James(11), Eliza(4), William (2) Benjamin BRIGHT (27) and Artemissa (1). Mansfield MASSEY marr. Elender BRIGHT - 5-23-1950. In 1870 Post Office Camden shows; dwelling no:58, Family NO:58 as Ellen MASSEY(43), born Tn with the following below her-- Columbus(18)Tn, Sarah(17), Samuel(16), Pinkney(13), Jinnerr(10), and Mansfield(7), all born in Tn., so is (Ellen), Elender? Was she ever called Nellie, or did she have a sister named Nellie BRIGHT?? Mansfield(7), I think he is my grandfather, I would appreciate any and all info on these (2) families... Thanks.

SPENCER posted by Marjorie M. Miller , at Email: mmiller@ktis.net , on Saturday, January 2, 1999

Seaching for info for Sadie SPENCER. Found a "Sadie" dau of William Evan and Nora Davidson SPENCER prob b. Benton Co. after 1870. William Evan was son of James Madison SPENCER. Does anyone have proof she mar James H. Wright? My Sadie mar Isaac Brady Earl in Yell Co., AR. Died in OK. Will appreciate help. Marj

MCKELVEY, SMITH posted by Connie R. Partin , at Email: crpartin@cafes.net , on Sunday, January 3, 1999

John Smith, born in Franklin County,Tennessee, about 1827, son of George and Hannah Barnes Smith, moved to Benton County sometime around 1860--give or take a year or so. Before John Smith moved to Benton County, he married Emelia McKelvey in Franklin County. John's family is shown on the 1870 Federal Census records of Benton County. His brother William joined him in Benton County later on. Franklin County Chancery Court records show John and William to have descendents in Benton County: Smith, McTeer, and Jenkins. Emelia McKelvey's family had some connection to the Ellis family of Benton County, formerly of Franklin County, and the Christian Christopher Smith line. I have reached a deadlock in tracing and finding some of my Smith ancestors. John and William Smith were the brothers of my great, great grandfather Benjamin Franklin Smith of Franklin County. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you very much.

MCGHEE posted by Bonnie Duff-Smith , at Email: DuffSmith@prodigy.net , on Thursday, January 7, 1999

I am seekiing help with a family, Hamilton McGhee and wife Nancy Duff McGhee who were served a summons in May 1858 in Benton Co. TN. This was in reference to an estate settlement in Monroe Co. TN, of John Duff's estate. In looking over your website, i see lots of volunteers with information, but don't see anything that would help me determine if there were children in this family, were they landowners, etc. They may have left Monroe co. Tn by 1850...date unknown this is a guess. Can you direct me to a source or individual who might have census and tax records, or other records you might suggest for searching?

Thank you so much. I am recovering from a heart attack and finishing my family genealogy is very important to me...

DAVIS, HENSLEY, RAINEY, RANEY, WILLIAMS posted by Pat Vance , at Email: vancepat@att.net , on Friday, January 8, 1999

Leonard Rains RANEY was my children's grandfather. His father's name was James Samuel RANEY, b December 1875 who married in 1896 Lula Anne PARNELL b. October 1879. Their children were: Mavis b 1898, Leonard Rains, b 1900, and James Loyal b 1908). James Samuel RANEY's father was John RANEY b abt 1831 in Ireland. m Sarah Elizabeth WILLIAMS b January, 1837 Their children were: James Samuel b 12/1/1875 m. Lula Anne PARNELL b October, 1879 Sarah E, b 1860 Bettie, b 1866 m. Henry S. HENSLEY David E. b 1867 m Mary UNKNOWN, M A b 1871 John b February1873 Nora A b 1879 Lula Anne PARNELL was the daughter of William H PARNELL b March, 1859 m. Fasoni Josephine DAVIS b. January, 1862. Lula Anne married William H.PARNELL b March, 1959. She was the sister of Lorenzo "Wendy" PARNELL, wife, Elva "Patty" ???, Wendy and Patty had one child. They lived in Denver, TN with their mother, where they owned and ran Parnell's grocery I've found records of these people in Perry, Humphreys, and Benton Counties. I have run into a solid brick wall on these families; can anyone help? My children and I would really appreciate any information on these families. -- ****** Pat aka Jeeter

MCDANIEL, STRINGER posted by Ralph and Jean Erwin , at Email: thelovebirds@webtv.net , on Thursday, January 14, 1999

General Revo McDaniel is buried in Eagle Creek area, near city of Camden. I am seeking his (and my) ancestors. His wife's maiden name was Ida Stringer. He died about 1940.

NUNNERY, YORK posted by Musicnary@aol.com , at Email: Musicnary@aol.com , on Saturday, January 16, 1999

SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON ALICE (ADA) BELL YORK, MARRIED ORVILLE VIRGIL NUNNERY, AND DIED IN 1963 IN BENTON COUNTY. CHILDREN: GERTIE, ORVILLE DOSS, AND WYLY LAVERN NUNNERY. SIBLINGS KNOWN: DAN AND MELVINA YORK...........

FLEMING, FLEMMING, WILKINSON posted by Buck Rosenthal , at Email: BuckRosent@aol.com , on Saturday, January 16, 1999

Searching for desendants of Wilkinson family that moved from NC.c 1820. Searching for desendants of Doc Flemming/Fleming who married Margarete Wilkinson c 1835.

MASSEY posted by B. (Massey) Hickerson , at Email: tbd1@charter.net , on Saturday, January 23, 1999

I'm looking for information on Daniel MASSEY, he was b.abt 1765, he moved to Benton County from NC. I found that he died sometime after 1840, possibly on Joe Morris place. What I would like to know is did Daniel MASSEY have a will, and what are the names of his children, and also his wife. I'm trying to find out if Mansfield MASSEY, Garrett MASSEY, and Jane MASSEY are his children?? I would appreciate any help in this, thank-you.

FRANCISCO, HASTINGS posted by Phyllis Norman , at Email: normanpc@jps.net , on Monday, January 25, 1999

I am a descendant of John Chapman Hastings and Dianah Francisco married in 1854 in Benton County.Would like to hear from anyone who may have info on these two as well as other relatives. Thanks.

PRESSON posted by Norman I. Presson, Jr , at Email: nipjr@prysm.net , on Monday, January 25, 1999

James F. Nicholas Presson was born about 1846 in Benton County, Tennessee where he was living as late as 1870. He was married on 31 March 1867 to Ealy Matilda Helms, who was born about 1849 in Tennessee and who was living in 1870. Sons name, per "The Presson Family in the South" was J.L.A. born in Benton Co. in 1868. I believe J.L.A. to be James Thomas Moab Presson, for his father's name was Nick per his death certificate. James died in Chaffee, Scott Co., Missouri - Death Certificate No. 45475. DOB is listed as June 15, 1869. I believe that it could have been 1868 and he is the son of J.F.N.Presson. I need the birth certificates for both J.F.N.Presson and J.L.A. Presson. If you can not provide these records, please tell me how to order them . Thank you for your help. Regards, Norman I. Presson, Jr. - P. O. Box 473, Karnack, TX 75661

DOTY posted by Donald R. Doty , at Email: DAREDOTY@webtv.net , on Wednesday, January 27, 1999

Am attempting to contact any members of the Ewing DOTY family thatmay be living in or around theClarksville Tn. area. Ewing DOTY wasborn in Big Sandy Tn. to James S. and Lucy DOTY. There were 9children of this marriage which included Samuel, Amos, Alma (marrieda M.A.RONEY) and Lawrence. I am the son of Lawrnce. I would enjoyhearing from any of the children of Ewing Doty or any one that knows of this family.

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