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Re: Mexican War–Co H 4th TN Vols.
Posted By: Kim <kccode [at] earthlink [dot] net>
Date: Friday, 29 June 2001, at 6:24 a.m.
In Response To: Re: Mexican War–Co H 4th TN Vols. (Nancy Cross)
No, I live in Texas which makes it even harder to find out things like this.
Thanks a bunch!

Re: Mexican War–Co H 4th TN Vols.
Posted By: Nancy Cross <LisaG62 [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Thursday, 28 June 2001, at 10:07 p.m.
In Response To: Mexican War–Co H 4th TN Vols. (Kim)
Kim;My gr gr grandfather was in Company H Fourth Tennessee Volunteers in William J. Rodgers Company . I sent to Washington & got his pention file; It has a hudge amount of information in it.I don’t know if you live in Bradley County or not.I’m going to the “History Branch” tomorrow; i’ll see if they have a roster on this company. Good luck & happy hunting. Nancy Cross

Seaborn family
Posted By: Todd Beard <t_oddie1 [at] hotmail [dot] com>
Date: Wednesday, 27 June 2001, at 3:05 p.m.
I was wondering if anybody has any information on a J.B. Seaborn from bradley county he is my great-great-greatgrandfather if anybody has any information please let me know thank you

Willis Erastus Gallaway(Galloway)
Posted By: Ginger Pickron <topstich [at] cswnet [dot] com>
Date: Tuesday, 26 June 2001, at 10:38 p.m.
I’m looking for Willis Erastus GALLAWAY(GALLOWAY). He was born in McMinn county but was employed by the Hardrick Woolen Mills in Cleveland, in Dec. 1936. His address at that time was route 4 according to his social security application. His wifes name was Elizabeth(lizzy). I would like any information on them or of the woolen mill. I would apprciate it. thanks

Mexican War–Co H 4th TN Vols.
Posted By: Kim <kccode [at] earthlink [dot] net>
Date: Sunday, 24 June 2001, at 11:14 a.m.
Does anyone have any information on Co H 4th TN Vols? All I keep getting on the search engines is references to Civil War units.
Is there a roster anywhere for this unit?

Re: mikel surname
Posted By: Kristi Toland <kktoland [at] hotmail [dot] com>
Date: Wednesday, 20 June 2001, at 6:48 p.m.
In Response To: mikel surname (ALICE MIKEL COFFMAN)
Hello! I have just finished a book on Bradley County descendants of John Kennedy Brown, Sr. There are the following names mentioned: Mikel – J.R. and Mikle – Beverly Ann, Carl and Harry. Let me know if these are in your line and I’ll send you what I have.

Re: mikel surname
Posted By: T. Horton <Hortontn [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Monday, 18 June 2001, at 8:12 p.m.
In Response To: mikel surname (ALICE MIKEL COFFMAN)
I am looking for Coffmans in Bradley Co.I noticed you are a Coffman.Have you done the Coffman family tree. Who are your gggrandparents?? There are Coffmans in Bradley Co. I am related to Elizabeth Coffman, and son Arthur Coffman in Bradley Co. Tresia Coffman Horton

mikel surname
Posted By: ALICE MIKEL COFFMAN <AMCOFFMAN [at] TVA [dot] GOV>
Date: Monday, 18 June 2001, at 5:37 a.m.
looking for information on any known mikel/mikell/michael/michaels/mikels that lived in bradley county in the 1800s.my line is James C Michael b 1819-1820 somewhere in Tn.

Jabez (Jabers) and Susan Henderson
Posted By: Robbie Burkhart <samandrob [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Saturday, 16 June 2001, at 6:53 p.m.
Is anyone familiar with the Henderson family listed in the 1860 Bradley Co. census with the following individuals. Jabers 49, Susan 48, Joseph 21, Richard 18, Allen A. 16, Robert R. 13, Axy J. 10, Mary A. 8, Martha Strain 80, Sarah J. 25. I believe the Richard is my great grandfather. I would appreciate any info on this family.

Richard Powell Henderson
Posted By: Robbie Burkhart <samandrob [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Friday, 15 June 2001, at 11:44 a.m.
I am looking for the family of Richard Powell Henderson b. 1843. Children by his first marriage (spouse unknown) were: Monroe, Ed, Thaddeus, Columbus “Lum”, Vander, Frances and Alice. His second wife is Minnie Hopkins Templeton and their children are: Suzie, Beauty (Beulah), Willie, Lena, Roy, Ray and Bob. I would appreciate any info on this family in Bradley County.

McGONIGAL, DORSEY, MILLS
Posted By: V. Brian Anderson <vba1 [at] ptd [dot] net>
Date: Thursday, 14 June 2001, at 2:22 p.m.
I am looking for information on Floyd McGONIGAL and his family. Floyd married Nancy DORSEY in McMinn Co., TN on 24 April 1849. Floyd McGONIGAL died in Bradley Co., TN on 6 July 1854 and his widow, Nancy (DORSEY) McGONIGAL, lived after his death in McMinn Co., TN. Floyd McGONIGALS first wife was a Nancy MILLS and the only childrens names that I have at this point are Jane, b. 1829, Rufus, b. 1831, Floyd, Jr., b. 1836, and Nancy, b. 1836. In the 1830 Census, Floyd McGONIGAL’s family is living in Monroe Co., TN and by 1840 the family was in McMinn Co., TN. Floyd MCGONIGAL was a veteran of the War of 1812.

William & Polly Farmer
Posted By: Evelyn Farmer <evek [at] terraworld [dot] net>
Date: Thursday, 7 June 2001, at 8:14 p.m.
We are trying to validate William and Polly Farmer as my husbands gggrandparents. We believe they are the parents of Robert A. Farmer b 1807 in Tn. died 1889 in Bradley Co. Tn. We have found names of William and Polly Farmer buried in the Henneger Church cemetary. Need more information. Does anyone know how to get information from this church? Are there early census of Bradley Co. available on the internet? Thank you for any assistance you can give. Evelyn

PARSONS, PAYNE
Posted By: Linda Hahn <hahns2 [at] msn [dot] com>
Date: Thursday, 7 June 2001, at 7:45 p.m.
Looking for any related info on Jacob(Jake)C PARSONS married to Mary Anne PAYNE 1857 in Bradley county. Especially on the Parsons side. I just can’t get a handle on these elusive relatives.Thanks in advance.

John Stephenson-Julia Wagner
Posted By: T. Horton <Hortontn [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Tuesday, 5 June 2001, at 8:15 p.m.
I am looking for John Stephenson-Julia Wagner Stephenson in 1880 Bradley Co. Census.I can’t find them after this census.They had a daughter Sallie who married Hugh Thomas, and then Andrew Grissom.Do you know this family?? Thanks,

Hains
Posted By: Claudia Haynes <cdh [at] mounet [dot] com>
Date: Tuesday, 5 June 2001, at 5:26 p.m.
Bradley County Census of 1850 lists – David Hains, his wife Malvina child Amanda – David was my Great-Great Grandfather – also I have information of John Hains, Jr. living and dying in Bradley County but do not know year he died – believe was before 1850 census. David and family later moved to Scott County, Va. and all are buried here in Scott County. Does anyone have any info on the John Hains, Jr. who died in Bradley County – Think he was David’s father. Thanks for any help.

Edwards-Craigmiles-Tokin-Steed
Posted By: Leon O. Kearns <lokearns [at] marktwain [dot] net>
Date: Sunday, 3 June 2001, at 8:21 a.m.
Looking for information on Col. R.M. Edwards who married Lucinda Craigmiles, daughter of Joseph Craigmiles. They had three children Lucy Edwards who married W.H. Tokin of Cleveland, who died June 18 1922. They had three children, one who was Miss Edna Tolkin a noted musician of Cleveland Tenn, Emma Edwards married James Steed, and John Edwards. I am looking for descendants of Edna Tolkin who was reported to have a journal written by her grandfather, R.M. Edwards that has information on the Edwards family. This journal was reported to have been written Jan 6 1855. I would like to have copies of this information from the journal.

Surnames from Sheriff’s papers & ?court records?
Posted By: Kim <kccode [at] earthlink [dot] net>
Date: Tuesday, 29 May 2001, at 3:09 p.m.
I’ve come into possession of some papers from a family member pertaining to my 4th gr grandfather who was sheriff of Bradley County. There are several surnames listed in the first page. The second page refers only to costs for transporting a prisoner.

1st page-
*State vs. William Bailey; Felony
*Spencer Beaver- Sheriff of McMinn County, TN
*Daniel Burk (evidently a witness)
*John Pit__ (evidently a witness) writing is hard to read..could be Pitsus or Pitm_?
Would be interested in hearing from any Bailey researchers with knowledge of this William Bailey. Goodspeed History lists a William Bailey-horse thief that served time.
From the papers, my 4th gr grandfather transported this person from Bradley County to McMinn County and left him in the custody of the Sheriff Spencer Beaver from July 30, 1836 to Sept 12, 1836. Two unnamed guards were present (unless my 4th gr grandfather was counting himself as one of the two). From the records it shows it was 52 miles traveled and Bradley County was charged by him ten cents per mile. Pay for the guards was 6 ?1/4 cents per mile. Cost of keeping him at McMinn jail was for 7 days listed as 37 ?1/2 cents per day (from the second page).

Folks in the Photo Identified
Posted By: Edward Carter <ecrb [at] msn [dot] com>
Date: Sunday, 27 May 2001, at 9:28 a.m.
In Response To: John VARNELL – 1910 (Edward Carter)
I was recently contacted by a descendant of one of the folks in the photo who completed the process of putting names with faces. They are John VARNELL, his wife Cordie (Cordelia ?) and a young girl that they raised after she was orphaned – Pearl PRICE. Pearl was about 15 by the time this photo was made in 1910.

Simpson’s Crossroads
Posted By: Gerald D. Hodge, Jr. <rebel6 [at] icx [dot] net>
Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2001, at 3:54 p.m.
I am looking for a geographic area that was referred to in 1863 as Simpson’s Crossroads. Is anyone familiar with this location? Thanks for your assistance.
http://39thGAVOLINFRGT.homestead.com/39thHomepage.html

Johnsons in Bradley-1830-65
Posted By: Chas R. Johnson <chasgrumpy [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2001, at 11:57 a.m.
Ihave copys of land grants for william, daniel and joel.did the grants come from service in some war? and, would anyone be researching johnson in Bradley co? thank you!!!

Carter update
Posted By: Kim <kccode [at] earthlink [dot] net>
Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2001, at 8:20 a.m.
One of the brick walls has come down in the search for the parents of my 4th gr grandfather, William Carter.
My cousin and I are in possession of a fairly detailed biography of William’s son, Charles L. Carter, M.D.
In the bio, it states, “Dr. Carter was born at Smith’s Crossroads (now Dayton), Tenn., March 1 1832, and is a son of William and Ruth (McFarland) Carter. His grandfather, James Carter, was of English ancestry and a native of Virginia.”
It goes on to say, “William Carter bought and sold horses and mules extensively, and though his father had formerly been in very affluent circumstances his estate went to pay security debts, and thus he was obliged to start anew. William Carter moved to Bradley County, Tenn., where he was elected sheriff, and where he died soon afterward. One of his deputies was appointed administrator of the estate and appropriated everything he could lay his hands on.”
The hunt begins anew. Anyone know of this JAMES CARTER or who this deputy might have been in Bradley County? Are there any records in existence from Smith’s Crossroads or were they destroyed by fire?

Re: Cooper/Carter-Blythewood Stock Farm
Posted By: Kim <kccode [at] earthlink [dot] net>
Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2001, at 7:50 a.m.
In Response To: Re: Cooper/Carter-Blythewood Stock Farm (Lynda Gonzales)
Thanks…sent you an email. Kim

Re: Cooper/Carter-Blythewood Stock Farm
Posted By: Lynda Gonzales <cglgrg1 [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Tuesday, 22 May 2001, at 9:06 p.m.
In Response To: Cooper/Carter-Blythewood Stock Farm (Kim)
Kim,
I did some map comparisons and the location for Blythewood Stock Farm and the Cooper family cemetery are in the same location. The address for Blythewood Stock Farm as well as the Cooper cemetery is on Blythewood Road. I found the map for Blythewood on MapQuest. The cemetery map is in Historical Cemetery Records of Bradley County Tennessee. Bennett Coopers’ will states that the cemetery was to be kept in the family. Thought you might be interested. Lynda

William Nichols-abt. 1840
Posted By: Louise Sherlock <lsher [at] bellsouth [dot] net>
Date: Tuesday, 22 May 2001, at 7:44 a.m.
I am searching for the family of: William Nichols, b.abt.1840- died, 1924 Bradley Co.Tn.
Not sure, he may be the father of, William (Billy) Nichols, Tn. 1861?-1934?
Thanks in advance, Louise

Re: Cooper/Carter-Blythewood Stock Farm
Posted By: Kim <kccode [at] earthlink [dot] net>
Date: Saturday, 19 May 2001, at 9:15 a.m.
In Response To: Re: Cooper/Carter-Blythewood Stock Farm (Cathy Hall)
I don’t know what the Polk quarterly is, but I would love to see the article. Where do I find it at?  Thanks, k

Re: Cooper/Carter-Blythewood Stock Farm
Posted By: Cathy Hall <cat5hall [at] email [dot] msn [dot] com>
Date: Saturday, 19 May 2001, at 9:12 a.m.
In Response To: Re: Cooper/Carter-Blythewood Stock Farm (Kim)
Hi, Kim,
There is a write up this month in the Polk Quarterly about William Carter. Have you done any research in Polk for this family? I’ll send you the name of the author of the article. Cathy

Re: Cooper/Carter-Blythewood Stock Farm
Posted By: Kim <kccode [at] earthlink [dot] net>
Date: Saturday, 19 May 2001, at 8:52 a.m.
In Response To: Re: Cooper/Carter-Blythewood Stock Farm (Lynda Gonzales)
To my knowledge, and this from a Wrinkle researcher, the house that William Carter lived in was on Blythewood Stock Farm. It had been remodeled and now is used as a house for trainers working there.
Sorry I couldn’t be of more help. I’ve never been there and the only directions I have is what came from the Library, “The house is about 2 miles southwest from Cleveland, TN on the Blythewood Stock Farm.”

Re: Cooper/Carter-Blythewood Stock Farm
Posted By: Lynda Gonzales <cglgrg1 [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Friday, 18 May 2001, at 9:13 p.m.
In Response To: Cooper/Carter-Blythewood Stock Farm (Kim)
I am reseaching a Cooper family that is buried on the Mayfield farm located on Blythwood Road. Buried on the farm are Bennett Cooper, Erby Cooper, (Bennett’s son) and Bennett Cooper, son of Thomas and M. Cooper. Also buried there are Bennett’s daughter Eliza Ann Williams and her husband Gideon Williams. There are also several other members of the Williams family buried there. Please let me know if this is the same farm. The map I have shows the farms’ location to be west of Cleveland.

Vernon Shoemaker
Posted By: D. <drrose [at] meginc [dot] com>
Date: Thursday, 17 May 2001, at 9:59 p.m.
Seeking information on Vernon Shoemaker who died in April 1977 in Bradley Co., TN. Can anyone help with information or an obituary on who this Vernon Shoemaker’s parents were? If anyone is willing to help, please CONTACT me . THANKS FOR ANY HELP!

Hodges
Posted By: Linda Myers-Phinney <Lmyphinn [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Thursday, 17 May 2001, at 8:31 p.m.
Am looking for info on John Hodges b ca 1776 who received a land grant in Bradley Co, TN in 1839. Wife was Mary, b ca 1773. Son Jackson b ca 1815 in Tn, married ca 1836, probably in Bradley Co. Am particularly interested in documenting this marriage and identifying wife. Both families moved to southwest MO ca 1845.

CANNON
Posted By: Roy Cannon <ROLACA [at] AOL [dot] COM>
Date: Monday, 14 May 2001, at 10:07 a.m.
I am beginning a search of the CANNONS in Bradley County. My father Arlie CANNON was born in 1911 in Bradley County. My Grandfather was Houston CANNON probably born around 1880 either in NC or Bradley County. Can any old birth records be accessed via computer? Can an individual research birth records manually? Are birth records they located in the Bradley County courthouse? I appreciate any information and suggestions. Thank You, Roy L. cannon

Re: Cooper/Carter-Blythewood Stock Farm
Posted By: Kim <kccode [at] earthlink [dot] net>
Date: Sunday, 13 May 2001, at 7:58 a.m.
In Response To: Re: Cooper/Carter-Blythewood Stock Farm (T.Horton)
Sorry, but no. The only Cooper information I have is what is listed on the back of the photograph. I’m attempting to find out who those Cooper’s might have been.

Re: Cooper/Carter-Blythewood Stock Farm
Posted By: T.Horton <hortontn [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Saturday, 12 May 2001, at 10:06 p.m.
In Response To: Cooper/Carter-Blythewood Stock Farm (Kim)
Hi, I don’t know anything about the Carters, but I am researching a Cooper family in Brad. Co. Edward Cooper & Rutha Cooper in 1860 Bradley Co. Census. A Edward Cooper married a Rutha Coffman, and I am looking for her family. I think she is my ggggrandfathers sister. Do you know this family? THorton

Cooper/Carter-Blythewood Stock Farm
Posted By: Kim <kccode [at] earthlink [dot] net>
Date: Thursday, 10 May 2001, at 5:31 p.m.
Searching for COOPER family that may have occupied the WILLIAM CARTER house in Bradley County, TN.
There was a photo taken of WILLIAM CARTER’S house by James Hancock, an amateur historian. According to the library, he often jotted notes on the back of his photographs. The following notation is on the back of the above mentioned photo: “William Carter was the first sheriff of Bradley Co and lived in this house. The Cooper family were some of his kinfolks and lived in this house for many years. The house is about two miles southwest from Cleveland, Tenn. on the Blythewood Stock Farm…”.
Any help very much appreciated in re these “kinfolks” named COOPER.

Re: BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
Posted By: Judy <Knitpick [at] swbell [dot] net>
Date: Wednesday, 9 May 2001, at 12:35 p.m.
In Response To: Re: BOB JONES UNIVERSITY (Cathy Hall)
Thanks for the info Cathy. Appreciate your time and trouble.

Re: BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
Posted By: Cathy Hall <cat5hall [at] email [dot] msn [dot] com>
Date: Wednesday, 9 May 2001, at 9:11 a.m.
In Response To: Re: BOB JONES UNIVERSITY (Judy)
Judy… We both have some new knowledge ! According to Mrs. Fagen of the History Branch of the Cleveland library:
“Centenary Female College was the first school on the site. It was in operation from 1885-1929. Smoky Mountain School leased the buildings from 1930-1933. Bob Jones College acquired the property in 1933 and was in operation until 1947. Lee College (not affiliated with BJ) acquired the property in 1947.”

O’Neal, O’Neil, O’Neill
Posted By: John O’Neal <JAOARM [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Wednesday, 9 May 2001, at 9:01 a.m.
I am interested in Bradley County O’Neals especially Darius, brother of Calvin and their mother Mary Polly Brackney O’Neil married to Darius B O’Neal of Cocke Co, TN. Mary came to live with sons after Darius Sr’s death in 1844. Any of the spellings of O’Neal may have been used. Thanks John O’Neal

Re: BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
Posted By: Judy <Knitpick [at] swbell [dot] net>
Date: Tuesday, 8 May 2001, at 6:06 p.m.
In Response To: Re: BOB JONES UNIVERSITY (Cathy Hall)
Thanks for your time. Would appreciate your checking about Centenary College.

Re: BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
Posted By: Cathy Hall <cat5hall [at] email [dot] msn [dot] com>
Date: Tuesday, 8 May 2001, at 6:00 p.m.
In Response To: BOB JONES UNIVERSITY (Judy)
Judy,
Bob Jones University is in Greenville SC. I believe that Bob Jones started Lee College, now University, in Cleveland, but am not sure what it was initally called, possibly Centenary College? Will check further to see if that is correct.

BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
Posted By: Judy <Knitpick [at] swbell [dot] net>
Date: Tuesday, 8 May 2001, at 11:42 a.m.
Looking for the original name of the once Bob Jones University. I understand it went by a different name first, then Bob Jones, now a different name again. Is there anywhere one can find a student list for about 1870s? Thanks.

JOHN HOOD
Posted By: Judy <Knitpick [at] swbell [dot] net>
Date: Tuesday, 8 May 2001, at 11:41 a.m.
A JOHN HOOD was in Bradley County in the 1840 census. Does anyone know anything about this person? Which John Hood was he. Who were his family? His parents? Thanks.

Re: Co. G, 5th Tenn Mtd Infantry
Posted By: Angie <a58j [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Sunday, 6 May 2001, at 10:07 a.m.
In Response To: Co. G, 5th Tenn Mtd Infantry (Michael S.)
Michael,
My gggrandfather was in the 5th TN Mtd. Inf. What I understand they fought for the Union.
They mustered in Cleveland, TN on 9-23-1864 and mustered out at Nashville 7-17-1865.
Field Officers: Colonel- Spencer B. Boyd Lt. Colonels- Spencer Boyd, Stephen Beard Majors- Stephen Beard, James Bradford
The captain under company G was Solomon S. Burke.
The Dyer’s Compendium states the regiment did garrison duty at Dalton and Marietta, GA. They were engaged in a skirmish at McLemore’s Cove, GA., Feb. 1, 1865;an expedition from Dalton to Coosawattie River and Spring Place, GA., April 1-4, 1865 and was mustered out 7-17-1865.
This is all I know for right now, if you find out more please contact me.
Angie

Robinson/Robison/Mathis/Matthews
Posted By: Steve Robinson <steve [at] srr2 [dot] com>
Date: Saturday, 5 May 2001, at 5:16 p.m.
Searching for info on John Robinson/Robison married to Nancy Mathis/Matthews. They lived in Bradley County during the 1850, 1860 and 1870 census. John was born in either 10/1/1812 in TN and died in 3/9/1884. Nancy was born in Georgia 9/29/1822 and died 7/10/1867. They are both buried in Lebanon Church Cemetery in Bradley County next to one of their daughters, Mary E. Robinson Born 10/16/1845 died 10/29/1906. John and Nancy had 10 children. I have limited records on some of them. Would appreciate any help you could render. Please email me direct steve [at] srr2 [dot] com. Thanks Steve Robinson – Ooltewah, TN

HOLCOMB, Daniel David
Posted By: Michael S. <gldnco [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Thursday, 3 May 2001, at 11:50 a.m.
Looking for information regarding Holcomb, Daniel David circa 1860 in Bradley County, Tennessee. Willing to do Colorado lookups in return.

Co. G, 5th Tenn Mtd Infantry
Posted By: Michael S. <gldnco [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Thursday, 3 May 2001, at 11:49 a.m.
Am doing research into Co. G, 5th Tenn Mtd Infantry. Would appreciate any and all information. Willing to do Colorado lookups in return.

McKinney & Perkins
Posted By: Glenda Rowland <gabps [at] bellsouth [dot] net>
Date: Monday, 30 April 2001, at 12:54 p.m.
I am trying to find out about the McKinney family of Bradley Co., TN located around Chatta Valley and had a flour mill there. This is all that I have so far. I am looking for more information on this particular line because I am working on the Perkins. Can you help me? Thank you. Glenda Rowland
Descendants of John William McKinney
1 John William McKinney b: Jun 1868 TN
. +Cora Croela Perkins b: Jul 1875 TN m: 28 Jun 1891 McMinn Co., TN
2 James H. McKinney b: Jun 1892
2 Sarah Mae McKinney b: May 1895
…. +Charley J. Melton b: 13 Feb 1889 Monroe Co., TN m: 28 Jun 1914
… 3 Arlen Melton
… 3 Bernard Melton
… 3 J. Arthel Melton b: 19 Feb 1919 Bradley Co., TN d: 01 Nov 1974 Burial: Sweetwater Memorial Park Cemetery, Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN
……. +Eva Mae Robinson m: 06 Nov 1948
… 3 J.C. Melton
… 3 C. Elizabeth Melton
… 3 Hoyt Melton
2 Thomas Luther McKinney b: Feb 1898 TN d: 24 Jun 1925 Bradley Co., TN

Indian Land Cessions in Tennessee
Posted By: Cathy Hall <cat5hall [at] email [dot] msn [dot] com>
Date: Saturday, 28 April 2001, at 6:22 a.m.
Hi, folks, I meant to forward this link on to you for a new TNGenWeb Project, but can’t find where I did.
Mr. Smoot and Mr. Moore have done an excellent job. I know you will all find it very interesting.

Stonecipher & Messimer
Posted By: Betty Stinecipher <stinecipher [at] ofgeorgia [dot] com>
Date: Friday, 27 April 2001, at 11:04 a.m.
Phillip Jonathan STONECIPHER b.1828 married: Levinia MESSIMER 4 March 1858 in Cleveland, Tennessee. Looking for any STONECIPHER’s.

Gibson in Tn/MS/La
Posted By: Lola Parker <lola [at] datasync [dot] com>
Date: Wednesday, 25 April 2001, at 8:32 a.m.
I am looking for any info on Elias Gibson born abt 1860 in Tn ..died in La had a brother named Will. Not much is it? Anything appreciated.Email me Lola

Bradley county cemeteries
Posted By: Toni Ratliff <dude [at] ria [dot] net>
Date: Saturday, 21 April 2001, at 12:24 p.m.
I am searching for Elizabeth (Gibson) Foster. The 1840 Bradley County census shows they were living there. I think they were living there before 1840, because both children were born in Bradley, County. Apparently Elizabeth died and they moved to Missouri. There are other Fosters listed in the 1840 census of Bradley County. Listed was Andrew B., Frederick, Jarrott, and Jeremiah who is the Husband of Elizabeth. Anyone who could give me any information about any of the people mentioned above would be appreciated.

Johnson Family Research
Posted By: Kathy Edwards <kedwards [at] nightowl [dot] net>
Date: Friday, 20 April 2001, at 8:01 p.m.
The family lived in Bradley Co., According to the 1860 Census, Bradley Co., TN.
J. R. L. Johnson b: 11/15/1818? married Elizabeth Ann Thompson b: 9/16/1830 d: 4/23/1911
their children: Mary-16 Manda-13 Matilda-9 Martha E.- Sindrela-3 Jas O.C.-6/12
The census also shows someone named: Riley Maples-19 living with the family
I know the wife, Elizabeth, moved to Stoddard Co., MO. with her son, James O.C., she is on the 1900 census for that county. Thank you!

Dodd
Posted By: Mabel Dodd Johnson <mabellj [at] fortunehitech [dot] net>
Date: Friday, 20 April 2001, at 10:20 a.m.
I am looking for my grandfathers parents, siblings, etc. His name was Fank Dodd, bn 1882 in Polk co Tn. Someone told me his parents might have been William Washington Dodd/ Sophia Payne Dodd. He had 2 sons Charles Cleyborn & Glenn George. Do these names mean anything to anyone? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

gggrandfather Dunkin
Posted By: Pat Roark <Proark [at] merlin [dot] ebicom [dot] net>
Date: Wednesday, 18 April 2001, at 5:08 p.m.
I am looking for information on my gggrandfather and grandmother, Joshua and Lucinda Dunkin. I don’t have a lot of information but this is what I have.

They lived in Bradley Co Tennessee in 1850 according to census records. They had the following children;Chesley H; James M; Elizabeth; Isaac Newton; Charity; and Russell. They are in the 1860 census in Walker Co. Ga. I am from Isaac Newton, all of our close relatives that we are aquainted with have passed on but one, Roy Trotter Duncan, a first cousin of my mother. If you have any information on this family it would be greatly appreciated.

Would especially like to know Joshua’s parents and siblings, as wellas Lucinda’s maiden name.
Thanks for your help

ROBINSON
Posted By: John Robinson <JRCymro [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Saturday, 14 April 2001, at 12:34 p.m.
My name is John ROBINSON. My father is Charles Olan ROBINSON, Jr., who was born in Harriman, Roane County, TN. He married Frances Montague HUGHES (my mother). Charles Olan Jr.’s father was Charles Olan ROBINSON, Sr., who was possibly from the Cleveland or elsewhere in Bradley County. He married Bonnie Pauline DEVANEY. I would like to find out more about the ROBINSON side of my family, as I know nothing at present. I would be grateful for any information.

BROWN
Posted By: Twanda <ronaldbuc [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Wednesday, 11 April 2001, at 10:04 a.m.
Is there any information out there about a Marguerite BROWN born SC, area about 1912? She married a ___________ STANLEY while he was at Fort Jackson, SC> Thanks

Chilcott-Goins
Posted By: Ginny <ginman [at] connectcorp [dot] net>
Date: Wednesday, 11 April 2001, at 10:00 a.m.
I have just heard that David H. Chilcutt’s family bible may still be in existance in the Cleveland (Brandly Co.) Tennesse area, last know to be in possesion of Ira Goins who passed away late last year. While in this area in June this year for our ALL Families Reunion, I will ask if its where abouts are know and try to get copies of it. Will be glad to share what I find, if found. I do have another of the center question……… Rebecah Dean…. any proof she is a Dean or maybe a Weatherly? We have good cases for either and very little proof of. Thanks

WITCHER, WINFIELD
Posted By: Derry Levy <derryhank [at] yahoo [dot] com>
Date: Monday, 9 April 2001, at 5:38 p.m.
William and Eliza WITCHER, 1850 Fed. Census, Bradley Co. Their daughter, Martha b. 1833, is my GGGrandmother. She moved to Texas between 1850 and 1860 and married Christian Bomann (Bohrmann)who served in Confederate Army. Winfield is a family name but don’t know connection. Any information on these families would be appreciated.

Re: Newspaper
Posted By: Cathy Hall <cat5hall [at] email [dot] msn [dot] com>
Date: Monday, 9 April 2001, at 6:20 a.m.
In Response To: Re: Newspaper (Jo Davis)
Sue, The links to both Bradley Co. newspapers can be found through the URL below. Just click here and you will be taken to the page containing both links. Also, there is the Chattanooga Times, [http://www.chattanoogatimes.com/]which is still in publication, and carries Cleveland and Bradley news.

Re: Newspaper
Posted By: Jo Davis <newby001 [at] earthlink [dot] net>
Date: Sunday, 8 April 2001, at 9:11 p.m.
In Response To: Re: Newspaper (Cathy Hall)
Hi Kathy, thanks for the info. I wonder is the Cleaveland Daily Banner used to be the Times Cleveland? This paper would have been plublished inthe 1930/40 time period. Does this paper have a website? Jo

Re: ELLISON
Posted By: Pam <bvp728 [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Sunday, 8 April 2001, at 4:48 p.m.
In Response To: Re: ELLISON (Marilyn Kinne)
This certainly sounds like the Mary Susan Ellison I am looking for. Although it looked as if her name was Margaret, I believe she can be found in the 1870 census with a black family by the surname of Cleveland. Along in the census with Mary/Margaret Ellison is Tennessee T. and Robert A. Campbell which are younger siblings by Mother Rebecca’s second marriage to J.R. (James R.) Campbell. The only child to be found with J.R. and Rebecca Campbell is the child Louisa E. Ellison, whom I believe to the the sister of Mary. If you think this is the same family plese write back. I feel that this Mary Susan Ellison is a missing link to my family. Thanks, Pam

SURNAME GRISHAM & STEELE
Posted By: Linda <ltowns [at] alaweb [dot] com>
Date: Sunday, 8 April 2001, at 1:18 p.m.
I have a copy of the 1900, Bradley Co. soundex for Grisham. There is a 8 year old girl by the name of Carrie Grisham, born April 1892, enumerated with a John Steele, who is the grandfather of the child. My gr grandfather was James Grisham, born Aug. 1878, died 1917 in James Co. Tn. The death certificate lists his father as William Grisham and his mother as Luvena Steele. I have been unable to locate her anywhere, but I am almost sure this John Steele is her father. I have no proof, just a gut feeling. Is there anyone out there that can shed some light on these families?

Re: Newspaper
Posted By: Cathy Hall <cat5hall [at] email [dot] msn [dot] com>
Date: Saturday, 7 April 2001, at 10:16 p.m.
In Response To: Newspaper (Jo Davis)
Hi, Jo, As far as I know there are 2 papers still in publication in Bradley County, the Cleveland Daily Banner and the Bradley Weekley.

Re: ELLISON
Posted By: Marilyn Kinne <buttons789 [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Saturday, 7 April 2001, at 9:05 p.m.
In Response To: ELLISON (Pam)
I can supply some info on a Mary Susan Ellison, whom I have been searching for, for many years. She was born 11-11-1862. Please tell me this is her and I can tell you all about her.

Newspaper
Posted By: Jo Davis <newby001 [at] earthlink [dot] net>
Date: Saturday, 7 April 2001, at 6:45 p.m.
Does anyone know if the Times Cleveland newspaper still operate and if so the address?

WACASTER FAMILY OF BRADLEY CO.,
Posted By: JIM LYNCH <cjl [at] cableone [dot] net>
Date: Tuesday, 3 April 2001, at 10:22 p.m.
I am seeking information on my 5ggf, Jacob Wacaster who was located in Bradley County Tennessee listed there in the 1840 census. Any information would be deeply appreciated.

Re: Catherine Priest, 1900census
Posted By: Sherry Pollard <pollards [at] longview [dot] net>
Date: Tuesday, 3 April 2001, at 10:08 p.m.
In Response To: Catherine Priest, 1900census (sarah)
Catherine Priest Head WF June 1849 Age 50 Widow 9 children-8 living GA GA GA Jesse Priest Son WM Jan 1875 Age 25 GA GA GA George Priest Son WM Mar 1878 age 22 AL GA GA Joseph Priest Son WM Sept 1879 Age 20 GA GA GA Euna Priest Dau WF Dec 1881 Age 18 GA GA GA Thomas Priest Son WM Oct 1883 Age 16 GA GA GA Eula Priest Dau WF Jan 1886 Age 14 GA GA GA Arley Priest Son June 1888 Age 11 TN GA GA Theo L Gibson Boarder WM Age 32 TN Jas T Shults Boarder WM Dec 1878 Age 21 TN
Calven Priest BM born Mississippi
William Priest WM Head Mar 1871 Age 29 Married 2 yrs GA TN TN Addie Priest WF Wife Aug 1872 Age 27 1 child-1 child living Nora Priest WF Dau Aug 1886 Age 13

Rogers Family
Posted By: David L. Rogers <DAVID [dot] ROGERS [at] LDS [dot] NET>
Date: Sunday, 1 April 2001, at 6:26 p.m.
I am looking for the Father of John R. Rogers. His family appeared in the Bradley County Census in 1850. John’s mother was Cherokee and we think her name was Delilia or something close to that. Do you know of anyone that may be able to help me? Below is my information:
Ancestors of John R. Rogers
First Generation
1. John R. Rogers-[622] was born in Jun 1825 in , , Tennessee, United States and died after 1900 in DeKalb County, Alabama.
Research Notes: JOHN R. ROGERS (ROGERS1) was born June 1825. He married NANCY EMALINE SMITH May 31, 1860 in Marshall County, Alabama. She was born October 1843.
Children of JOHN ROGERS and NANCY SMITH are: i. NANCY P.3 ROGERS, b. Abt. 1861 ii. JOHN P. ROGERS, b. Abt. 1862. iii. JANE ROGERS, b. August 1872. iv. SUSAN ROGERS, b. July 1877. v. JOSEPH PURILEE ROGERS, b. Abt. 1879. vi. JAMES V. ROGERS, b. April 1880; m. FLORENCE ROGERS; b. June 1883.
1850 Census P.332, Civil Division 2S, Dekalb County, John Rogers
1860 Census P.819, Big Spring, Marshall County, John K. Rogers ?
1870 Census, P. 181, Walnut Grove, Marshall County, John R. Rogers
1850 CENSUS BRADLEY CO. TENNESSEE #1741 ROGERS, Delilah 41 Joseph 25 John 20 Elizabeth 17 Elisha 14 Sarah 11 James 8 Thomas 6 Jackson 4
Some time after the 1860 census was taken Delila moved the family to Marshall County Alabama. 1860 MARSHALL COUNTY ALABAMA #205 ROGERS, John R. 24 Nancy E. 18 Delila 49 Elisha 19 James P. 14
1870 ROGERS, JOHN R. Marshall County AL # 181 Walnut Grove P.O. Federal Population Schedule AL 1870 Federal Census Index AL38974306
1870 Census Marshall County, Alabama
#599 Rogers, John R. 44 Nancy 24 John P. 8 Nancy J. 9
Medical Notes:Appears in 1880 Census, Marshall County Alabama
Noted events in his life were:
1. Death Date. Need to research but believed to have died between 1870-1880. Last seen in 1870 census Marshall County, Alabama
2. Military Service: 12 Aug 1861: Knoxvilee, Tennessee. Joined Co. C, 5th Battalion, McClellan’s Tennessee Confederate Cavalry at Camp Cummings in Knoxville Tennessee under Captain Gilliespie Aug 12, 1861.
McClellan’s 5th Battallion merged with Branner’s 4th Battalion to form Ashby’s 2nd Tennessee Cavalry Regiment.
On May 24, 1862 Promoted to Captain in Co. B, 2nd Regiment, Ashby’s 2nd Tennessee Cavalry.
On Dec. 30 there was an attack unpon Federal Calvalry along the Nashville Pike. He was captured on 31 Dec 1862 at Murfreesboro Tennessee. Still missing on muster rolls in March 1864.
John married Nancy Emaline Smith-[631] [MRIN:174], daughter of John Smith-[658] and Unknown, on 31 May 1860 in , Marshall, Alabama, United States.
Children from this marriage were:
i. John Preston Rogers-[445]
ii. Nancy P. Rogers-[632]
iii. Susan Rogers-[635]
iv. Joseph Purilee Rogers-[636]
v. James V. Rogers-[637]
vi. Jane Rogers-[1361]
Second Generation (Parents)
2. Rogers -[1354] , died in 1846-1850 in Tennessee.
General Notes:Died probably in Bradley County Tennessee.
Rogers married Delilia-[1344] [MRIN:366].
Children from this marriage were:
1 i. John R. Rogers-[622]
ii. Joseph Matthew Rogers-[1355]
iii. Elizabeth Rogers-[1356]
iv. Elisha Preston Rogers-[1357]
v. Sarah Rogers-[1358]
vi. Thomas Rogers-[1359]
vii. Jackson Rogers-[1360]
viii. James P. William Rogers-[1398]
3. Delilia-[1344] was born about 1809 in Virginia and died in 1870-1880 in Marshall County, Alabama ?.
General Notes:Cherokee Indian ?
Husband disappeared. Taken by soldiers.
Delilia married Rogers-[1354] [MRIN:366].