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James Hamilton
Posted By: Frank Sexton <frank [at] compunet [dot] net>
Date: Saturday, 30 September 2000, at 8:54 a.m.
I am looking for the grave of my distant grandfather, James Hamilton. He was a Revolutionary War soldier and his name appears on the plaque in the Bradley County Tennessee courthouse honoring RW vet’s. Also request any information concerning him, or where he was living when he died.

John C. Galloway
Posted By: Judy Ballard <snoop [at] rcis [dot] net>
Date: Saturday, 30 September 2000, at 8:47 a.m.
Searching for John C. Galloway b. ca. 1819 NC. John married Rebecca Moore. Known children are:
John L. D. Galloway b. ca 1850 Julia A. “Blanch” Galloway b. 25 Mar 1852 (Julia married Leander Jacks Griffin) Thomas C. Galloway b. 1855 Marcus F. Galloway b. 1858 (Marcus married Martha Hickman) Jefferson D. Galloway b. 1861 (Jeff married M. C. Penny) William L. Galloway b. 1863 (William married Cynthia E. Hooks)
This family was living in Bradley County, TN in 1872 when John’s father, Rev. John Colby Galloway died in Oconee Co., SC.
Would appreciate any help. Will gladly exchange information.

MarcusJ.S.Nichol
Posted By: Molly <skunkmolly [at] webtv [dot] net>
Date: Thursday, 28 September 2000, at 11:43 p.m.
I’m searching for Dr.Marcus J.S. (M.J.S.) Nichol and wife (Martha) Lucinda Nichol. They had a daughter Molly Nichol, who married a man by the name of Pierce. This family lived in Charleston, Tn.(Bradley County). If you are connected to this family or know of this family please contact me . I would appreciate hearing from you soon. Thank You , Molly

Nathaniel Green Ross ?
Posted By: rudd ross <ruddnancy [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Tuesday, 26 September 2000, at 11:30 a.m.
Andrew Jackson Ross my g grandfather is in the 1860 Bradley County census report with his (2nd) wife [Mary] Susan and his daughters Margaret and Minerva. His first wife Elizabeth Ellen Geren died in 1858 or 1859….I cannot find The father or mother of Andrew Jackson Ross…..can any one help? MANY THANKS Rudd Ross

Re: HAYNES/LAWSON/KIBLER
Posted By: C.Brewer <brewer [at] bellsouth [dot] net>
Date: Wednesday, 20 September 2000, at 6:14 p.m.
In Response To: HAYNES/LAWSON/KIBLER (C Bailey)
John Keebler was born May 30, 1788, wife was Anna H. Keebler. Daughter Martha was born 1829.Martha’s children were Sarah, Columbus, Alice & May.Daughter Mary, born 1839, was mentioned (don’t understand the date because her Mother would’ve been 10 yrs. old). John Keebler is buried in Ramsey cemetery in Tasso, Tn..John Keebler fought in war of 1812.He has a cousin by the same name buried on the other side of Anna & they were the same age & I believe they were born & died the same year.Information was taken from Elizabeth Cate Manly’s book”Chatata Valley Families & Their Neighbors”.

Re: PURSELLEY/PURSLEY
Posted By: Saundra Kyker-Price <dweezle [at] mindspring [dot] com>
Date: Wednesday, 20 September 2000, at 3:20 p.m.

In Response To: PURSELLEY/PURSLEY (Linda Cornutt)
I found them on the 1850 Census TN: PURSLEY, William 33 Mary J. 24 Thomas B. 6 Jesse M. 5 Phame E. 3 Margarett 2/12, T T, Br-874-402
What else do you need? I have several Bradley Co. resources. Please e-mail me directly, and give me the names & dates as my printer just had nervous breakdown, and I can’t print this message.

Clyde or Otis Smith
Posted By: Gary Anglin <biggarya2000 [at] hotmail [dot] com>
Date: Saturday, 16 September 2000, at 10:23 p.m.
Searching for family member of Clyde or Otis Smith. Born possibly in Bradley County 1910-1919. Lived in Detroit Mich in 1944. Please respond to biggarya2000 [at] hotmail [dot] com All help appreciated.

PURSELLEY/PURSLEY
Posted By: Linda Cornutt <doclin [at] swbell [dot] net>
Date: Friday, 15 September 2000, at 5:06 p.m.
I’m looking for information on the the family of William P.and Mary Jane MATLOCK PURSELLEY/PURSLEY. They were married in Roane Cty in 1842, but moved to Bradley Cty after that and had 10 children: Thomas B, Jesse M, Famye E, Margaret, James C, John M, William J, Sarah Elizabeth “Lizzy”, Mary C, and Christopher Columbus. William P. and Mary Jane are buried in the Purselly Family Cemetery in Bradley Cty, along with Famye and her son Willie Cook, Margaret, and John PURSELLEY/PURSLEY. Any help with this family would be appreciated! I believe that Christopher was born in Charleston, Bradley Cty. Thanks! Linda

LAUDERDALE, James
Posted By: Saundra Kyker-Price <dweezle [at] mindspring [dot] com>
Date: Friday, 15 September 2000, at 12:06 p.m.
Am looking for James LAUDERDALE, b. 14 Feb 1813, d. 1890. Wife’s name was Margaret, b. 1822, d. 1880. Children were Martha, John, James, Elizabeth, Mary, Hannah, William. This is not the James Lauderdale who was sheriff of Bradley Co. and died in 1848. I have all the census information on my James, but cannot for the life of me find his parents or his wife’s maiden name. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Augustus A. Brown
Posted By: J. Tracey
Date: Monday, 11 September 2000, at 1:09 p.m.
Seeking information about gggrandfather, Augustus Americus Brown. Born Feb. 9, 1846 in Bradley County, post office address: Cleveland, TN. Enlisted in 4th TN Cav. Vol. Comp. I, on Feb 26, 1864, listing his address at that time as Ringgold, GA. After war, settled and married in Illinois, raising his family there. Returned to Texas once to see some family. We are seeking information about parents or siblings or other family.
J. Brown Tracey

Undertakers D.G. McLain & Son
Posted By: Johnny Johnson <jjohnny [at] bellsouth [dot] net>
Date: Monday, 11 September 2000, at 6:39 a.m.
According to my step 3rd great grandmother’s death certificate she was buried 27 January 1924 in Cleveland, TN and cemetery was not listed. Arrangements were handled by undertaker D.G. McLAIN & Son Cleveland, TN. Does anyone know who would have the records of McLAIN & Son? She was Sarah Jane (THOMAS) MOWERY married to Louis Alexander MOWERY

MILLER/STILES 1800’s
Posted By: lance martin <lhmartin [at] pacbell [dot] net>
Date: Wednesday, 6 September 2000, at 7:15 p.m.
Looking for any information on the Miller family of John Mason Miller & Melisa Ann Stiles with children Sherman, Bill, Elija, and Julises.
Sherman was born in Blue Springs Station 5 MAY 1865

HILL/POWELL
Posted By: Sue Lynn <LL442 [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Saturday, 2 September 2000, at 12:10 p.m.
Am seeking information or descendants of William G. & Mary POWELL HILL. They were married in Rhea Co., TN, in 1896, were in Bradley Co. on 1900 census, James Co. in 1910, and Polk Co. in 1920. They may have moved nearer to Knoxville area. There children were: Lula(Margaret?), Nora M.(Nola), Nellie E., Vina, Bertha, william, Leatha and Richard.
Would appreciate any leads.

Hughes Family
Posted By: Patrick Murphy <tichelaar [at] iquest [dot] net>
Date: Monday, 28 August 2000, at 9:15 p.m.
Is anyone researching the Hughes Family that lived in Bradley County in 1850? Thanks, Patrick

HAYNES/LAWSON/KIBLER
Posted By: C Bailey <sansee [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Saturday, 26 August 2000, at 5:31 p.m.

Trying to find the parents of my GG Grandfather A.H.Haynes (Alfred Harry) b 1820 TN, d Mar 23, 1863 TN, m abt 1850 TN Martha Keebler/Kibler d/o John and Anna Haws Keebler. A.H. and Martha dau, Alice Haynes m Floyd Lawson of McMinn Co, TN. We have looked everywhere we know to look for this information. If you know anything about this family please contact me at: Sansee [at] aol [dot] com. Any help will be appreciated more than you can imagine.

Arleva L. James
Posted By: Bobby L. Newport <joandabob [at] prodigy [dot] net>
Date: Thursday, 24 August 2000, at 6:41 a.m.
In Bradley Co., looking for info on Arleva L. James b. Jan 7, 1880. She married James A. Lemons, Dec 22, 1897 in Hamilton Co., Thanks:-) Bob

LAWSON, SMITH
Posted By: Hilton Estes <hilton [dot] c [dot] estes [at] worldnet [dot] att [dot] net>
Date: Tuesday, 22 August 2000, at 5:57 p.m.
SMITH, JAMES M: Looking for descendents, siblings and ancestors of James M. SMITH, my great-grandfather, born August 24, 1828 in Greene County ; married Mary J. LAWSON (born in Hawkins County) in Old Fort, BRADLEY COUNTY on February 6, 1852 ; died January 20, 1907 and is buried in Benton’s Old Cemetery in Polk Co. My Grandfather, his son, was Robert Lee SMITH and he was once Recorder of Deeds in Polk County. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Hilton C. Estes 227 Sixth Street, S.E. Leeds, AL 35094 hilton [dot] c [dot] estes [at] worldnet [dot] att [dot] net

Lacy and Cherokee
Posted By: Victoria Lacy <songbird901 [at] yahoo [dot] com>
Date: Tuesday, 22 August 2000, at 10:24 a.m.
I am searching to further documentation that John Lacy, born 1788 and Sarah (Porter)Lacy born 1790 (according to the 1840 Bradley Census) were living in the original Cherokee Territory prior to the forced removal of the Cherokee. I believe Sarah Porter was Cherokee.And that she was a descendant of the Chickamauga Cherokee (the War faction)They are on the 1830 McMinn Co. TN. Census.The Chickamauga Cherokee descendants did not recieve recognition.There were many families living in what was then considered a part the original Cherokee territory, when the 1790-1840 Census reports of the States were done.I am publishing my material to try to help bring recognition to entitled Chickamauga Cherokee descendants. If interested e-mail me.

Orphanages
Posted By: Connie Finley <confinley [at] cs [dot] com>
Date: Friday, 18 August 2000, at 6:46 p.m.
I am trying to find out if anyone knows of any orphanages around the Bradley county area between 1870 and 1890. If a child was orphaned during this time period, where would that child have been sent?

Morton/Cook
Posted By: J Jackson <judjack [at] hotmail [dot] com>
Date: Saturday, 12 August 2000, at 1:16 p.m.
Seeking more information on a David Ira Morton who married a Sarah Jane Cook Sept. 8, 1848.

Branham
Posted By: Rhonda (Branham) Gwartney <jrgwartney [at] home [dot] com>
Date: Sunday, 6 August 2000, at 6:47 p.m.
I am writing to see if you can tell me any information about my family. My Great-Great-Great Grandfather was Jefferson Branham born about 1800 in Bradley Co. He was christened in 1816 and married to Rosannah Gratham in 1824. He had a Son named Jackson Branham born Aug 9, 1845 in Bradley Co as well…
Any information would be a big help! Thank you

James Anderson Lemons
Posted By: Bobby L. Newport <joandbob [at] prodigy [dot] net>
Date: Friday, 4 August 2000, at 7:49 p.m.
In Bradley County looking for info on my grandfather James Anderson Lemons. b. Oct 10, 1878 d. Mar 08, 1943 in Soddy, Tenn. He had at least on sister Dollie Lemons Cox. Thanks:-) Bob

ROY-HUDSON
Posted By: Helen Lillard <Helillard [at] aol [dot] com>
Date: Friday, 4 August 2000, at 7:06 p.m.
Any connections to George Hudson, born Mar. 10, 1844, died Jan 6, 1924, and Elizabeth Roy Hudson, born 1845 and died Nov. 6, 1913. Both are buried in Union Grove Cemetery in Cleveland. Had several children, Mary Louelle (McNelly), Mike, Beulah (Moore), Onie and Gertie (Alleway).

Posted By: Kelly Sitzlar Mays <kmays [at] inetone [dot] net>
Date: Thursday, 3 August 2000, at 11:55 a.m.
I am interested in learning how I may obtain copies of all female births occuring on December 18, 1969, in Cleveland, Tennessee. If you have any information for me, please let me know.
Thanks so much! Kelly

MILAM, MILEHAM
Looking for any MILAM OR MILEHAM in Bradley Co in 1860. My ggf was Lewis Milam, born there in March, 1860. Others could possibly be Franklin or Allen. May have been french speaking. May have married an American Indian.
Jack F Milam — 3472 Cypresswood Drive S, Jacksonville, FL 32257
byjacque [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Jul 31 13:55:01 MDT 2000

STEWART, GOODNER
Am seeking information on Martha Stewart, born 27 April, 1784. Martha married John Goodner, the child of Conrad Goodner and his wife, Elizabeth Scherrer. Lived in Smith County, TN and moved to Bradley County in 1836. Would appreciate any help.
Ann Ross
jaross1 [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Jul 30 15:55:10 MDT 2000

THOMPSON, MULLINS, JONES?
Seeking information on Robert THOMPSON, b 1804 Guilford NC, married Martha (Jones?), and lived in Bradley Tenn. 1840-50, before moving on to Parker Co., Tex abt 1856. His father is William and mother Sarah MULLINS. Children include Alva, b.1841, Benjamin, Henry, Robert, Samuel, Mary, Evaline, D.? and R.? Any help appreciated
Beverly Brandon Sweeney
js4649sb [at] earthlink [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Jul 28 11:35:13 MDT 2000

SILL, MATHIS
I found 5 people with the last name of SILL in the 1860 Bradley County, TN census index. I don’t have access to this census at this time. Does anyone know anthing about these families? I’m looking for the parents of John A. SILLS.
Georgia Mathis Cummons — P.O. Box 440372, Jacksonville, FL 32222
cummons [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Jul 26 15:36:58 MDT 2000

WEBB, JOHN AND EVELINE 1850’S
I am looking for information on John and Eveline WEBB found in the 1850 Bradley Co. census along with children Phobe, Issac, John, Mary, Nancy and Joseph. I found Eveline and children in the 1870 McMinn Co.census without John. This is my ggg Grandparents. I would appreciate any further information.
Dee Nichols
ibedenurse [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jul 26 02:38:14 MDT 2000

JOHNSON, ESMOND
Looking for all inforamtion about Benjamin Franklin Johnson who married Elizabeth Esmond. Belive they were married in either Monroe County or Bradley county in the mid 1860’s.
Ruby
Excasey [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Jul 24 22:56:53 MDT 2000

GOODE, ARMSTRONG, HICKS
looking for heritage of Elizabeth ARMSTRONG b.8/24/1827-d.9/24/1867 who m.Edward GOODE d.2/16/1867. Both died in Bradley Co. Also heritage of Lula Clementine HICKS b.2/07/1880-d.7/06/1923 who m. Charles Edward GOODE b.1/13/1871 Bradley Co. & had 1 child in Polk Co. 1899
Kay GOODE
cgoode01 [at] snet [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Jul 25 10:16:45 MDT 2000

TAYLOR, KINCHELOE, MONTGOMERY, MILLION
Looking for information/descendants of Alva A. Taylor and Emeline White Taylor. Their daughter, Emeline, married Samuel D. Montgomery and had at least one son and daughter, James Campbell & Lena. Their daughter Annie E. married John Fuller Kincheloe and had one daughter, Rosalind, before Annie died. Their daughter, Harriet, married James M. Million. These families were living in Bradley County from late 1850’s till early 1900’s.
Sherry Taylor Pollard
pollards [at] longview [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Jul 22 17:07:35 MDT 2000

SANDERS
I am looking for information on relative Mary Sanders, who was born Dec. 12, 1838, in Bradley County, Tenn. I believe her parents were William and Mary Sanders. Any information you have would be great. Thanks.
Rob Collins
pop [at] normantranscript [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Jul 17 12:30:57 MDT 2000

ROBERTS
I am looking for the ancestry of Thomas ROBERTS who was granted land in Bradley Cty 1841. According to the 1850 census he was from KY. His birth date is 1800. His wife was Margaret Speer/Spear? b. 1800 in VA. [First 4 children born in VA] Children were 1.William, first wife Caroline ? 3 children (Wm, Susan [m.WOODEN] & Clint), second wife Sarah Jane IRVIN, 1 son Thomas Lee m. Cora Mae WRINKLE/RINKLE [(9 children) girls married GRISSOM, WELCH, RODGERS]; 2.Jane m.JOHNSON; 3.Elizabeth; 4.Mary A. m.HICKMAN; 5.Margaret m. Jesse BENNETT; 6.James S. m. Mary Jane BROWN; 7.Elender m. A. B. BRIDGES.
Carole
gooseone [at] peachnet [dot] campuscwix [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Jul 22 12:30:55 MDT 2000

BUSTER
I am trying to find any information on my grandfather, William Wesley BUSTER (b.1870). He may have been part Cherokee indian… His mother was Adeline (no maiden name known) BUSTER.
Dana Drew — 12941 Velvetleaf St., Moreno Valley , CA 92553
danancats [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jul 15 22:30:58 MDT 2000

HAYES
I have been told of an ancestor buried in the “Hayes-Shedd” cemetery in Cleveland, but cannot locate the cemetery in the list. Can anyone tell me if it has been re-named, and/or how to locate it?
Joe Hill
joehill [at] aug [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jul 12 13:45:07 MDT 2000

DRAKE, FAMILY
I am trying to find anyone that remembers the Drake family that lived in mountainview subdivision.There were 6 children , mother died very young & dad was left w/ a 2yr. old, 5 yr old & 4 other children, Frank T.Drake was my fathers name who passed away on 2\16/74. The 2 younger children ages 10 & 13 moved to Florida.
Bonnie Sim (Drake)
BSKAY [at] AOL [dot] COM
Submitted on Mon Jul 10 15:10:01 MDT 2000

MCCLELLAN, LONGWITH
Looking for information on Thomas McCLELLAN(D)m. Mary ? in 1840’s. They had Iredel a.1844, Terel 1846, Lucinda a.1848 in Bradley county and were in 1850 census. also LONGWITH William b1834 m. Amanda b1833 and children were Malitia b1854 and 6 children after. This line in 1870 census for McMinn county but Terel McCLELLAN eventually married Malitia LONGWITH.
T SPRING
TSPRING25 [at] MINDSPRING [dot] COM
Submitted on Mon Jul 10 06:39:28 MDT 2000

CURRY, HENCK, JARVIS
Looking for b/d info on CURRY ancestors who allegedly buried in the Charlestown Methodist Church cemetary (Charlestown, Bradley Co.). Does anyone have proof of this and can they provide further information? Here’s what I have: Melissa Jane CURRY (13 Apr 1851 – 28 Jun 1855) d. Charlestown, Bradley Co, Tenn.; buried in Charlestown Methodist Church cemetary. Died of some type of infectious disease Mary L. CURRY (10 Sep 1865 – ?) d. Charlestown, Bradley Co, Tenn.; m. ?? HENCK; they are both buried in Charlestown Methodist Church cemetary. John T. CURRY (20 Sep 1859 – ?) m. Nancy JARVIS; m. 2/ ?? CAMPBELL (a cousin); died of appendicitis The above information is from a family Bible. Their parents were James Young Campbell CURRY and Nancy V. YOUNG. These missing ancestors are the siblings of my paternal GG – Samuel Silas CURRY.
MaryAnne Curry-Shults
mcs [at] shults [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jul 9 12:08:34 MDT 2000

LEE
Seeking information and or descendants of John Wesley Lee. He was either born in Ga. or Tenn. on 10 Aug. 1832. Parents unknown. John married Martha Jane Lowe about 1863, place unknown. Martha’s parents were born in Tenn. Its possible John came from Bradley county, but uinsure at this point. Does any of this sound familiar to anyone reading this??If so please respond. Thanks to all dixie
Dixie
RebelRidge [at] mvtel [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Jul 4 17:01:57 MDT 2000

HICKS, WHITLEY
I am searching for information on my ggrandmother Celia Hicks born 1844 in Cleveland, Bradley Co. Tenn. Parents were Issac and Eliza (last name known). She married Howell Monroe Whitley August 18, 1866, she died in Alabama in 1888. The family history has it that the Hicks were Cherokee, but didn’t register because they did not want to lose their land. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I am at a stand still on this side of my family.
Barbara Stark — 528 Gearey Avenue, Exeter, CA 93221
davebarb [at] theworks [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Jul 3 15:25:04 MDT 2000

CARLINE PRINCE
Carline Prince married my grategratedad Frazier they lived in Bradley county tenn. they had a big number of children my grandmother mary jane frazier epperson , tom frazier, frank frazier, and martha frazier reed and joe frazier and more. Would like to find out more about them .
Cornelia Foster — 2813 Langley Ave. apt#107, Pensacola, FL 32504
cornelianelia [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jul 2 20:59:45 MDT 2000

MCKINNEY, HARVEY
Basheba Harvey m Edmund McKinney ca 1841 probably in Hamilton Co, TN. By 1850 they were living in Bradley Co, TN and remained there until they died. Their children were: Jane, Henry, Lemuel, Elizabeth & Nancy. Would like to correspond with anyone who is interested in these people.
Sherry
SBFleisc [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jul 2 14:06:08 MDT 2000