Queries Posted July – September, 1998 – Bradley County, Tennesseee, Genealogy & History

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SCHENCK
Searching for any information about William SCHENCK and wife Matilda RYAN SCHENCK. Wm came to Cleveland about 1890 and remained in Bradley County til his death. Children Ella May, Horace, Bert. Bert and Ella May graduated from Cleveland High School and both gave commencement speeches (originals in possession). Wm is known to have been a part of building the Broad Street Methodist Church, the Hardwick House, and a Filhauer(?) home. Have photo of Hardwick home. Would like to see/photgraph or copy photographs of other homes he may have built. Also would be interested in church records.
Thomas Earnest Robinson
tomnjan [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Sep 26 21:49:20 EDT 1998

DAVIS, ROY
Tradition: My grt grt grt grandparents Wm. Roy b.1816 N.C. married Nancy DAVIS b.1814 TE<> Nancy DAVIS Roy was daughter of Phillip DAVIS of Meigs Co TE <> Phillip married Nancy ? a full blood Cherokee maiden. Needs documented. Wm and Nancy DAVIS ROY lived in Cleveland, Bradley Co., TE in 1850’s
Doris O. Sink
onale [at] comteck [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Sep 27 17:38:01 EDT 1998

ROY, DAVIS, CHEEK
My grt grt gp WILLIAM ROY 1816 m. NANCY DAVIS 1814 Issue: Emily HARMON 1831{TAILOR}Sarah Jane HARMON 1831{LANE/WHITE} Samuel D.ROY 1836{killed in war} Margaret ROY 1838{CAIN}Frances ROY 1840 {WHITE} Caroline C.C.Roy 1844{BYRNES/HITT/JEANS}Lavesta A.ROY 1847{GILL} Louisa C ROY 1850-1854 Anderson S. ROY 1853{Mollie MOORE}Luvena Della ROY{my grt grm born Cleveland Bradley Co TE}1855-1918 {Rev. D.W.CHEEK} Lewis Washington ROY 1859 <>Mother Nancy DAVIS ROY had 2 bros 1 sister. Father Wm. ROY 1 sister, 1/2 brother, 1/2 sister. Help me find them! Lived Meigs Co., Cleveland, Bradley Co TE Marion Co Ark Jasper Co Mo
Doris.O. Sink
onale [at] comteck [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Sep 27 17:18:17 EDT 1998

GIDDENS , REV. RILEY ANDERSON
Hello Everyone… Someone stated that they had some Journals or Books belonging to my third great grandfather, Rev. Riley Anderson Giddens, Sr…he was ordained into the Holston Conference of the Methodist Epsiscopal Church in 1842. He had a land grant also in Bradley County. He , his Mother Nancy Giddens and younger sister, Clarenda Giddens m. Isaac Rogers , Al…and younger brother William moved to Bradley Co., from Monroe Co., in or before 1836…when it became finally a county. In 1985 I completed the Giddens Family History, written story form and includes my version of Bradley Co., History along with others. The book is 185 years of this family which includes Allied Families. Some months back a lady who is a Selvidge Descendant like myself…told me she had email from a man , who had a journal , books or documents Rev. Giddens wrote in his own handwriting. My Book has a partial journal of his…this person…I think may have been referring to a trunk owned by a Roark, Joseph. This man owned a larg
Emily Woodall Ivey — Rt # 1 Box 165 – 88 Forecastle Drive , Broaddus, , TX 75929-9743
emilytx [at] jas [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Sep 22 00:50:04 EDT 1998

CLACK
Does anyone have any info on the CLACK family that lived in Bradley Co until 1839? Would love to share research.
Edna Clack
woodchippy [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Sep 20 10:52:20 EDT 1998

SMITH, KINYON
Searching for the ancestors of James SMITH, born Mar.18, 1806, Bedford (?) Co. Married Sarah C. KINYON, moved to Wash. Co., IL. SMITH/KINYON families intermarried over generations. I think Sarah SMITH who married Joseph KINYON, Sr., was related to James SMITH. Any other SMITH researchers who think they are related, please let me know.
Jan Hauerken
hauerken [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Sep 19 15:45:55 EDT 1998

STUART, STEWART, PEARCE, BAKER
john Pearce, born 1826, and hannah jane Baker, born 1828, from hardin, bradley county, tenn. george (born 1855), sarah, franklin, glass, john, james, and william Pearce (born 1870), all from cleveland, bradley county, tenn. william robert Stuart or Stewart from east tenn. yr born 1830.
Vicki Alexander — p.o. box 310, page, AZ 86040
alexand [at] page [dot] az [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Sep 16 22:59:25 EDT 1998

RHONDA FIELDS
Looking for information about Rhonda Fields and Henry Goins. Also a Zanny Harper. Need spouse name of Henry Goins, his parents or other relatives
Imani Kea
Ikeagreene [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Sep 15 02:09:06 EDT 1998

BENTON, TRIPLETT
I am looking for information regarding a Narcissus BENTON who maried a Jeremiah N. TRIPPLET in Bradley Co., TN. She was born Mar 14, 1827 and died April 9, 1910 and is burried in the Triplett Cemetery in Bradley Co.
Deborah Parks
ann_harold_thurman [at] classic [dot] msn [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Sep 12 17:28:50 EDT 1998

MCKEEHAN, GIRDNER
Lineage research is blocked at Landon C. MCKEEHAN, first record in Greene Co, TN 1798. Oral family history says Landon (or possibly his father) was Malando MCKEEHAN of ClareCo, Ireland. He married Nancy GIRDNER (b. 1805, daughter of Michael GIRDNER, Sr. and Huldah BEECH) in GreeneCo, TN in 1820. Had first child, Charles Coffner, in MonroeCo, TN 1821. Family was in BradleyCo for 1860 census. The last record of him is when Landon C. McKeehan sold 120 acres on which he resided in the Ocoee District of BradleyCo, TN to James Biggs in Jul 1860 (deed recorded 1866). Nancy died in KnoxCo in 1900 (buried New Gray Cemetery). Children of Landon and Nancy were Charles Coffner (b. 1821, Monroe Co, TN; d. 1877, Miller Co, AR; m. Sara M. SYLAR, 1850 in Bradley Co, TN), Alexander Haywood (1824-1892; m. Mary Catherine SYLAR, 1852), Therese (1836-??), Mitchell (1829-??), Lafayette (1831-??), James (1834-??), Samuel W. (1838-??), William W. (1843-1919; m. Annie Catherine CLARK), Doctor E. (1845-1931; m. Mary C. MCKAMY), Ja
W.L. McKeehan
wmckeeha [at] ibt [dot] tamu [dot] edu
Submitted on Tue Sep 8 16:26:03 EDT 1998

THOMAS, NEYMAN/NEIMAN, CARVER, WALLER, ERVIN, WETSON, SCHOAT, WELCH
Wilson THOMAS b.1815 d. 1891 Bradley Co., TN., son of Jacob b. c1870 in PA & Margaret Elizabeth NEYMAN/NEIMAN THOMAS of Blount, Monroe, & Bradley Co.’s, TN. Sister’s of Wilson THOMAS; Hettie Lillie Esther THOMAS mar. Jacob CARVER, Mary “Polly” THOMAS mar. James M. ERVIN, & Catherine Ann THOMAS mar. Beard WALLER. Wilson THOMAS married first abt. 1837 Tresa WETSON b.1819 , then mar. abt. 1864 Sarah Ann SCHOAT b.1836. Wilson & Tresa were in Bradley Co., TN. by 1840 with Tresa’s mom Nancy WETSON living with them. Children with Tresa: Jacob L. THOMAS b. c1837, Robert L. THOMAS b. c1838, David THOMAS b. c1839, Nancy Jane THOMAS b. c1844, John Thompson THOMAS b. 1846 mar. first Emily C., then Sarah Elizabeth WELCH b. 1854, William M. THOMAS b. c1853, Marshall THOMAS (Not sure of first name), b. c1858, Vance THOMAS b. c1859 mar Saville ROMINES, children by Sarah Ann SCHOAT; Emanuel M. THOMAS b. c1865, B.Margaret (Betty?) THOMAS b. c1868, Malinda A. THOMAS b. c 1873, Hugh C. THOMAS b. c1878.
Barbara (Thomas) Fitzmaurice
BLFITZMA [at] prodigy [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Sep 8 02:50:15 EDT 1998

LINGERFELT
JOHN LINGERFELT, LAURA ALICE BLANKENSHIP LINGERFELT, are buried somewhere in fort hill cemetery. i am looking for any information on them or any of their family. they are my great grand parents and i have no more information on them except that ALICE died sometime after 1933. any help would be appreciated.
denise hucks
hucksd [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Sep 7 19:53:21 EDT 1998

GIBSON, MOORE, LEWIS
Francis Marion GIBSON last known Confederate soldier who died in Bradley County, Cleveland, TN on March 13, 1939. His obituary was published in the Cleveland Daily Banner that date and references as to his relating his war experiences to a Banner reporter “…some months ago”. Seeking any information on Mr. Gibson, my grandfather, or his first wife, Eliza Jane MOORE d. January 1866, or Rubie Ethel LEWIS, Mr. Gibson’s 2nd wife, my grandmother.
Doyle L. Gibson — 132 Woolery Lane, Apt. B, Dayton, OH 45415-1744
bipolebear [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Sep 6 22:40:55 EDT 1998

HORN, DIXON, DIXSON
HEILA HORN (HILY) my great grandmother was in Bradley County on 1850 census living with a possible brother. She married Simon Ashbury Dixon about 1854 had eight children, John, William, Mary J., Simon Jr, Alfred, James, Floyd, Lee. Any information on Heila would be appreciated. I believe she was 1/2 blood Cherokee. According to the 1850 census the Floid Horn she was living with was born in Alabama.
Jerry L. Richards — 4006 – 6th Avenue, East Moline, , IL 61244
JeriR [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Sep 5 08:49:49 EDT 1998

REED
Looking for evidence of George Reed as father of Mitchell (1829), William and McKenzie from Bradley Co. Tenn. The sons moved to Arkansas. George’s wife may have been named Jinnette.
David Pratt
malacoda [at] ix [dot] netcom [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Sep 2 14:11:19 EDT 1998

HICKMAN
Would be very interested in knowing if and where I could obtain a copy of the book, HORSE and SADDLE DAYS on CANDIES CREEK in BRADLEY COUNTY TN., by Earnest Lafaytte Ross. I understand this book was published in 1973 and has information on some history on the family of JOHN ANDREW & EMELINE HICKMAN who were my great great grandparents.
Jerry Hickman — 506 S.E. 5th, Wagoner, OK 74467
1227jlh [at] gte [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Jul 19 13:50:33 EDT 1998

LADD, DODD, ROSS, ROSSON
Need any information on James C. LADD, B. May 14, 1846 in Bradley County, Tn., d. April 6 or 8, 1903 in Independence County, AR. M. Nancy B. DODD, b. Aug. 10, 1846, unknown date of death. The dates are from their headstones in Wyatt Cemetery in Independence Co., AR. I know of two daughters, #1. Laura J. LADD GOWER, b.May 17, 1876, d. May 20, 1957 #2. Emma LADD ROSSON, b. Aug. 17, 1880 d. Feb. 25, 1901. I need information on James C. and especially Emma LADD…If there is any record of her marriage? Emma’s children were Emmett Roy Ross(on?) b. June 13, 1894 d. July 30, 1932 and Stella M. Rossen(on?) b. Feb. 2, 1901 d. Jan. 30, 1911. Unknown if Emma, Stella, or Emmett were born in TN. or AR. Emmett was my grandfather. Any leads will be appreciated.
Sandy
sssears [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jul 19 18:03:27 EDT 1998

HICKEY FAMILY, BROSIER S. HICKEY, ADA M. HICKEY
Trying to establish family ties to Grandparents of Lora Lynn Springer. Grandfather is Brosier S. HICKEY and granmother is Ada M. HICKEY (maiden name is WILSON), married around 1937 – 1950.
EDWIN RODRIGUEZ — 5318 CHERRY AVENUE, SEFFNER, FL 33584
ERODRIGUEZ [at] INTERMEDIA [dot] COM
Submitted on Wed Sep 2 14:54:25 EDT 1998

WEST
I am at a dead end can you be of any assistance? I am looking for info on Susan Cathryn West born January 3, 1869. Her father I believe is J. V. West (possibly Joseph V. West). Susan Cathryn West was my g.grandmother and she married William Jasper Tallent. She had a brother tha my grandmother called Dick West (probably Richard) who went out west somewhere. Upon hearing of his sisters death he never wrote or visited again and no more info is known about him. This is what I have on J. V. West: The 1880 census book for Monroe County and it shows the following for J. V. West: West, J.V. 75 SC SC T, M. 47 T T T wife, James 21 T, M 16(f) T, R.J. 14 (F) T, Lucinda 12 T, Sul 9 (f) T, Richard 6 T, Jeptha 4 There is also another West about 4 houses away: G.R. West 37 NC NC NC, C. 34 T SC T, Paten 17 T T T nephew. And Jasper Tallent 21 hired hand is listed next door to J. V. West in Calvin Harrison’s household. Can you help me flesh out my West line?
Jack Teague — 11212 Ooltewah Georgetown Rd., Georgetown, TN 37336
teaguejh [at] voy [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Jul 21 06:46:46 EDT 1998

TROVILLION, BAKER
I am searching for information on Harriet TROVILLION BAKER, She was born 2-20-1848 in Lebanon, TN. I don’t know which county. She migrated to Pope County, IL with her parents in 1854 and married John O.(Jack)Baker in 1870. Anything would be appreciated.
Lesia Burns
lesiab [at] shawneelink [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Sep 1 08:26:22 EDT 1998

HOOD
Looking for info on a James W. HOOD born in Manitoba Canada and immigrated to Chatanooga. The last listing I have for him is in a 1962 obit of his Mother’s. His Father, also James Hood was born in Ireland. Is there anyone aware of this man or his descendants? We are working on a family tree!!
Lorne Hood
hoodnhat [at] telusplanet [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Aug 31 15:59:19 EDT 1998

DOBBS, MCGHEE
I am looking for information on George DOBBS m. Jane MCGHEE in Bradley, Co. TN around 1848. Any info on either the DOBB’S OR MCGHEE’S will be appreciated. Thanks
Jayne Cooper
lanajiro [at] sage [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Aug 30 05:24:41 EDT 1998

BLEVINS, MOORE, PARKER, CARTWRIGHTS
BLEVINS PARKERELKINS RAINES CARTWRIGHTS, MOORESI WAS BORN MYSELF IN CLEVELAND WHERE MOST OF OUR PEOPLE AREFROM.FATHER SIDE GREENVILLE TENN ALSO
WANDA GRAY — PO BOX 817, POWDER SPRINGS, GA 30127
LOSTIN50S [at] WEBTV [dot] NET
Submitted on Wed Aug 26 18:02:39 EDT 1998

HAWK, HAWKS
I am looking for information on my gr-gr-grandparents, James and Elizabeth HAWKS. They were living in Bradley County in 1870 and 1880 and both were supposedly born in Tennessee. The two census records show different birth years for both of them. The only thing we can be sure of is that they were probably born in the late 1830’s or early 1840’s with their first child born around 1866. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Audrey O’Connor
imdigger [at] prodigy [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Aug 23 13:27:57 EDT 1998

ATCHLEY, HICKMAN
I am looking for any information about the ATCHLEY and\or HICKMAN families of pre-Civil War Bradley County, Tennessee.
Jewel Parker — 4220 N. Millbrook, Fresno, CA 93726
jparker [at] psnw [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Aug 22 16:40:46 EDT 1998

BROWN, HARLAN, TUCKER
Thomas BROWN married Elizabeth ? before 1816. Elizabeth was said to be full-blood Cherokee. Their children, Rebecca, John Smith, Mary Elizabeth, Micajah, Jourdan, Joseph and 2 unknowns were all born 1816-1835 along the TN-AL border. They show up as possible drop-offs from the Trail of Tears in Perry Co. MO 1840. Need Elizabeth’s maiden name and parents of Thomas and Elizabeth. Also, need marriage of David M. HARLAN and Lucinda TUCKER before 1830. David was Cherokee, Lucinda was white. Who were her parents? Family was living on Mouse Creek, Bradley Co TN in 1835 Cherokee census. Came to Neutral Lands shortly thereafter.
Constance Schofield
kavolscof [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Aug 22 13:29:57 EDT 1998

CLEVELAND
The only question I have is, was Cleveland TN ever called the “City of Merchants”? If so, where can I find the info? Thank you.
Robert Montgomery — PSC Box 7034, USAFA, CO 80840
MontgomeryRT [dot] sgomn [at] usafa [dot] af [dot] mil
Submitted on Wed Aug 19 08:19:40 EDT 1998

COLLINS, MCCARTY
Jacob B. COLLINS was a lawyer in Bradley County, began practicing there in 1848. He served in the Mexican War. He married Elizabeth Jane MCCARTY, daughter of John L. and Polly (Mary) McCarty. Jacob COLLINS was from Lexington, Ky (Wayne County?). I’m looking for information on his parents.
Ellen Williams
DWILLFAM [at] AOL [dot] COM
Submitted on Tue Aug 18 22:07:02 EDT 1998

ELLIOTT, TURNER
Looking for information for a Minerva ELLIOTT (1856-1895) who was the first wife of an Alonzo TURNER. They purportedly lived in Bradley County. They had 5 children. Their names are as follows: Everett G., Della, Beulah, Bessie and Perry E. TURNER. It is not known for certain, but there is a strong possibility that she died in Cleveland (Bradley County) Tennessee. Minerva (ELLIOTT) TURNER died at the age of 39. Cause of death not known. It’s known that Manerva’s mother’s maiden name was DILL….first name not known. There are very old pictures in existence that are thought to be of Minerva (ELLIOTT) TURNER and that of her husband and children that at present cannot be positively indentified. Any information regarding the above individual will be greatly appreciated.
Steven L. Turner
turner [at] community [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Aug 18 19:36:39 EDT 1998

BULLOCK, BARGER
8/16/98 CARL BARGER (cbarger [at] seark [dot] net) Hello: My name is Carl Barger. I am researching my Gr-Gr-Grandfather, Allen BARGER and his wife Nancy BULLOCK. I would like to know if Nancy BULLOCK may have come from your county. I think she may have married Allen BARGER sometime around 1830-35. Allen lived in BLEDSOE Co. during the 1837-39 years. He and Nancy had two children that were listed in the 1840 federal census for Ripley Co. Mo. Both children gave that they were born in Tn. I would like any information on either Allen or Nancy. Also, on John BARGER and Pointer BARGER who also were in Bledsoe Co. in the 1840 federal census. I also think that Nancy’s father may have been Joseph BULLOCK. Please check your records and respond should you find a connection. Carl Barger, Superintendent of the Warren Public Schools, Warren, Arkansas.
Carl Barger — 315 East Cedar, Warren, AR 71671
cbarger [at] seark [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Aug 16 17:42:08 EDT 1998

GRAHAM
Looking for Patrick and Mary GRAHAM (Mary b. 1817). Supposedly moved to TN from KY. Had 8 sons, 1 dau. born near Charleston, Bradley Co, TN between 1843-1860: Jimus, Marion, Landon, William, Asa, Sam, Eaph, Newt, Mary. Family moved to AR by steamboat and settled in Lavaca, AR. Any info would be greatly appreciated, most interested in Patrick and Mary. Have info on their descendants from 1843-1972 to share. Thanks.
Tammy Graham — 2206 Acacia Ave, Sutter, CA 95982
tgraham [at] syix [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Aug 15 18:21:24 EDT 1998

GOINS, HENRY
Looking for information about HENRY, WILLIAM OR JAMES GOIN. HENRY was my great gr. grandfather. He served with the 37th Inf. CO. G, TN during the Civil War. Last known residents were Smithland, KY but he died in Golconda, IL. He was born in TN. I do not know who his parents were but know that James and William were more than likely his brothers. Birthdate around 1830 or 1840. Spouse may have been Sissy or Zanny Harper, not certain. Any information about this family will be appreciated. Thank You. Ikeagreene [at] aol [dot] com
Imani Keagreene — PO Box 23907, Federal Way, WA 98093-0907
Ikeagreene [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Aug 3 22:55:57 EDT 1998

SISK
Hi All, My ggg grandfather was Alexander Sisk. He was born in North Carolina about 1796. He was Married to Jane Unknown. Alexander and Jane had six known children: Blackburn, Bartlett, Nancy, Susan, Toliver, and Sarah. My line is through Blackburn. The 1870 census from Bradley County shows Alexander living with Blackburn. Any info on the ancestors or descendants of Alexander will be appreciated. I will also share my info.
Fred Alread — 6815 Hammerstone Way, Mariemont, OH 42227
fla1947 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Aug 4 00:32:29 EDT 1998

GOINS, HENRY
I just read that men from the 37th Infantry were men from Bradley County. I am looking for information about HENRY GOINS. Brother: James and William Goins.
Imani Keagreene
Ikeagreene [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Aug 2 23:36:23 EDT 1998

THOMAS, NIEMAN, WETSON, WALLER, CARVER, SCHOAT, WELCH
Looking for families related to Jacob THOMAS bc 1780 mar abt. 1811 Margaret Elizabeth NIEMAN bc 1787, children; Hettie Lillie Hester THOMAS bc1812 mar Jacob CARVER, Mary “Polly” THOMAS bc 1814 mar James IRVIN, Wilson THOMAS b.1815 mar 1st Tresa WETSON b.1816, next married Sarah SCHOAT, and Catherine “Kitty” THOMAS bc 1818 mar Beard WALLER. Wilson THOMAS’ son John Thompson THOMAS b.1846 mar 1st Emily C. ? then mar 1874 Sarah Elizabeth WELCH b1854. Wilson and Jacob were both living in Bradley Co by 1850. Wilson was here before 1840.And prior to that the families were in Blount and Monroe Cos. Would like to confirm parents for Jacob and Margaret NIEMAN THOMAS, and would love to hear from others working on the same lines. Thanks!!
Barb (Thomas) Fitzmaurice
BLFITZMA [at] prodigy [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Jul 31 02:16:54 EDT 1998

TUCKER, ANGEL, CREESON, LAWSON, MOONEYHAM, WARNER, NORRIS,
I am looking for ANY info on the following surnames connected to Cumberland Co. and surrounding areas. inc., COX, FREEMAN, HALL, HAND, HUNTER, KNOX, LOWE, MOONEYHAM, NEELY, RASH, RUTHERFORD, .I have over 7, ooo names in my file associated with this Co. and those adjoining it and many more surnames from here than those in my direct lines. I will gladly share any info! Visit my Homepage at:http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/e/l/Mary-E-Bell/
Mary Tucker Bell
maryanddonbell [at] multipro [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Jul 7 23:39:47 EDT 1998

MOORE, TURNEY
Researching these families in Tenn.
Sandra D. Johnson
Northernwinds [at] geocities [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Jul 7 20:31:45 EDT 1998

BATTLES, GORDON, LAWSON, ROSS
I am looking for the siblings, parents, grandparents, etc… of my ggrandmother Queen Victoria BATTLES b.12/3/1853 in Jackson Co., N.C. d.3/20/1939 in Cleveland, TN. m.to Joshua GORDON b.4/10/1845 in Polk Co TN. d.4/16/1916 in Cleveland, TN. Victoria is supose to be full blood Cherokee. Also looking for same info. on my gggrandmother Elizabeth ROSS b.1821 in TN. m.to L.D.GORDON b.1820 in N.C. Elizabeth is supose to be Cherokee. Also looking for same info. on my grandfather William Talyor LAWSON b.late 1800’s m.to Oma GORDON b.10/31/1891 in Tasso, TN. Both are supose to be Cherokee. Any help form anyone will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely Sherrie Winstead sjames1 [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Sherrie Winstead — P.O.Box 2456, Newnan, GA 30264
sjames1 [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Jul 7 14:53:41 EDT 1998

COPENHAVER
Looking for info on Loudema COPENHAVER, lived in this county 1886-1906.Was a widow with 4 children:Harry, Corneila, Katherine, Lula.Possibly taught school.Deceased husband’s namewas RufusCOPENHAVER. Maiden name was DARTER.Born 1857 Hawkins Co.
Teresa Otto
afotto [at] gte [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Jul 28 10:36:13 EDT 1998

KIRBY
This is an update to the E-mail address posted for Robert Kirby in the matter of a search for James and Rhoda Kirby. Robert is no longer at prodigy.net
Robert W. Kirby — 833 kirkwood Drive, West Jefferson, OH 43162
rkirby [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Jul 28 00:06:12 EDT 1998

LAWSON, WHITE, CAMPBELL, FERRELL, MILLER,
researching all LAWSONS of Bradley co .1838 to 1900 any thing you have is needed . intrested in Jacob B. LAWSON his brothers and their families also his sisters Families , William MILLER married Nancy Lawson , Hawkins co William FERRELL married Betsy Lawson , Mitillda LAWSON married Anderson CAMPBELL, A.H. LAWSON married elizabeth WHITE dau of MOSES WHITE, other George W. LAWSON married Rebecca Jane FOX all help is needed DARRAL LAWSON
Darral Lawson
lawsdar [at] earthlink [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Jul 27 20:29:36 EDT 1998

GOFORTH-THOMAS
Looking for info on John Drury GOFORTH who married Emeline C THOMAS (1843-1917). Emeline(Emma) is buried at Fort Hill Cem in Cleveland. They had nine children. Looking for dates of children and where buried. Also where is John Drury buried?
Bob Buckner — 278 Holiday Road, Lancaster, SC 29720
rbuck [at] infoave [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Jul 27 20:16:22 EDT 1998

THOMAS-WILLET
Do you have info on Julia B THOMAS(1801-1875)who was married to George THOMAS (1800-1832) and lived in McMinn Co Tn and moved to Bradley Co after he died. She is buried in Fort Hill Cem at Cleveland Tn. Her maiden name could have been WILLET according to her grandson. Also who were George THOMAS parents? Any help will be appreciated.
Bob Buckner — 278 Holiday Road, Lancaster, SC 29720
rbuck [at] infoave [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Jul 27 20:05:25 EDT 1998

RUSSELL , DODD, DUGGAN
g grandpa john austin russell i can`t find anobituary to find where hewas buried in cleveland , tn. g grandma francis dodd-russell is buried at fort hill cemetery cleveland, tn. g grandpajohn isn`tburied there. if there is someone that can help me findhis burial place or any other information ??? please contact me. it would be greatly appreicated and maybe we can share info.?thanks mary h.
mary hutcheson — p.o.box 593 , sequatchie, , TN 37374
coco [at] vol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jul 25 04:08:49 EDT 1998

BUSHYHEAD OR STUART
Any information about the family of Jacob “Jake” Bushyhead(Stuart) Bn.ca1798 on Mouse Creek in Bradley Co., Tn. D.1850’s Tajlequah Dist. Cherokee Nation, West. His daughter, Mahala (Tsa-wa-yi), was my great- greatgrandmother. She died here in central Geogia 18 August 1872 far from her tribe and family.
Ronnie Ranew — 508 Pineview Drive, Americus, GA 31709
celt [at] sowega [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Jul 24 13:25:17 EDT 1998

TINSLEY, KYKER
Searching for ancestry/family of Walter TINSLEY who married Josie KYKER. Walter TINSLEY owned a mercantile store in Bradley County approximately 1940. My father, Garland Walter TINSLEY was the son of Walter TINSLEY.
INGRAM, YORK Looking for information on the following: James Goldman (Golman?) Ingram (born 1885) married to Willie M. York (born 1895). Had at least three children (according to 1920 census): Paul, Garfield and Inez. Garfield murdered in Polk County in the early 1970’s. Looking for any information on this family especially parents of James and Willie, any other descendents.
Chris Liner
ChristyL44 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jul 22 22:40:27 EDT 1998

HARRIS, RHYNES
WILLIAM RHYNES m NANCY HARRIS ca 1840. HAD CHILDREN; SIMEON , JAMES, JOHN CANNON & WILLIAM HAMILTON RHYNES. Name could also have been spelled RYNES. Am interested in contact with descendants of above.
JANE RHYNE — P O Box 424, EL DORADO, KS 67042
liljane [at] southwind [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Jul 16 00:22:49 EDT 1998

LINGERFELT
I am looking for anyone with information on the LINGERFELT’S from Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee. Specifically for the following : JAMES MONROE LINGERFELT b: 1841 in Georgia married to a MARY (POLLY) PACE abt. 1858. JAMES MONROE LINGERFELT died in Bradley County about 1920.
Claudia East
DEast97897 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jul 12 16:18:11 EDT 1998

BLACKBURN, PATTERSON, FAIN
ROBERT R. BLACKBURN was born Abt. 1801 in Rutherford Co., North Carolina, and died Bef. 1880 in Texas. He was the son of Samuel BLACKBURN and Margaret PATTERSON. He married (1)Nancy UNKNOWN. He married (2) Sarah Josephine FAIN Abt. 1840 in Bradley or McMinn Co., Tennessee. They were living in Bradley Co., in 1840 and 1850. Children of ROBERT BLACKBURN and Nancy (UNKNOWN) are: i. ERWIN M. BLACKBURN, b. Abt. 1831, TN ii. MARGARETT BLACKBURN, b. Abt. 1834, TN Children of ROBERT BLACKBURN and SARAH FAIN are: iii. WILLIAM RICHARD BLACKBURN, b. May 18, 1842, TN iv. JAMES E. BLACKBURN, b. Abt. 1844, TN v. MELVILLE BLACKBURN, b. Abt. 1849, TN vi. SARAH J. BLACKBURN, b. Abt. 1855, TN vii. JOHN BLACKBURN, b. January 1857, TN viii. ROBERT FLETCHER BLACKBURN, b. January 1857, TN Looking for any descendents and/or ancestors. Tonnia Carr Rye, TX e-mail: tonniac [at] swbell [dot] net
Tonnia Carr — P.O. Box 595, Rye, TX 77369
tonniac [at] swbell [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Jul 12 15:50:31 EDT 1998

SAMUEL WILLIAMS, REBECCA ELLEN KING WILLIAMS
I am looking for information about SAMUEL WILLIAMS Sr., who was a Baptist minister in Bradley Co., Cleveland, TN. He died before 1900.His children were SAM, CHARLES, CLAUDE & MARY LUELLA. I’m also looking for info. on his wife REBECCA ELLEN (King may be her maiden name.) (abt 1860-1939).Unknown are birth and marriage dates for all of the above. His & her parents are unknown, too. He had a brother, too. Any help would be appreciated.SAMUEL & REBECCA WILLIAMS were my great, great grandparents.
Ellen Spooner
ROCK1952 [at] JUNO [dot] COM
Submitted on Mon Jul 6 18:06:23 EDT 1998

BEAN, INGLE
Rhea county may be a good area also.
Sam Ingle
sam [dot] ingle [at] smp-display [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Jul 6 17:00:25 EDT 1998

TRUETT.BEARD, BAGWELL, FIELDS, BOND, CLEMMONS, MARTIN, BARR, HAMILTON, CHAPMAN,
The children and grandchildren of Henry, Elijah and Levi Truett married into many Wilson County Families. They had land and relatives in many other Tennessee Counties
Bill Nash — P.O. Box 3188, Columbus, GA 31903
nashwp [at] mindspring [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jul 4 15:33:36 EDT 1998

ROCKWOOD, WATERS
Rockwood, James A. and Lavina (Waters). Am looking for desc. of this couple. Lavina died in Collegedale, Tenn., Nov. 18, 1948. If someone has access, would appreciate a copy of her obit. Their children were: Harry A., Hazel L., Harriet M., and Mildred A. Thanks for the help. Ronnie mira [at] eagledesign [dot] com
Ronnie
mira [at] eagledesign [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jul 4 09:29:31 EDT 1998

THOMAS
THOMAS family moved to Bradley CO TN in the 1840s from Monroe Co TN. Jacob and Elizabeth were the parents. Jacob died in Bradley Co in 1855, Elizabeth was still alive in 1876 as she applied for a pension in that yr with son, Adam Thomas, signing it. What type of pension would they have applied for? Jacob could not have served in the Rev War as he was bc 1780; I can only think it might have been for War of 1812 service. Where could I find out abt this pension? Jacob and Elizabeth had the following children that raised families in Bradley CO: Wilson & wife, Tresa/ Adam and wife, Lida/ Catherine Waller whose husband Beard was dead by 1850, and possibly a son named William with wife, Marisa (I really thing this may have been a cousin/nephew). Thanks, Bettye
Bettye Heinrich
bettye [at] jps [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Jul 1 08:53:39 EDT 1998

ROGERS, PIS-SAL-LA-TO-KA, ISH-MAN-CHA-HU-BEE, (ISH-MANCHUBBEE, ETC))
Osiyo! I am almost embarrassed to ask about my great(X3) grandfather John ROGERS. He arrived Westville OK about 1835, possibly from Hiwassee district of Cherokee land. He may have married PIS-SAL-LA-TO-KA, daughter of ISH-MAN-CHA-HU-BEE. I don’t know what that is, but it sure doesn’t sound Cherokee!
Bob Bradford — 6808 Chicago Avenue S., Richfield, MN 55423-2519
bradb01 [at] concetric [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Jul 1 00:06:03 EDT 1998