STILLS, BOGLE
Looking for info on William Houston STILLS b.1842 TN d. 1938 in Gibson Co. who married Mary Jane BOGLE (dau. Robert BOGLE & Nancy CRABTREE) b.1859 Cannon Co. d. 1927 Gibson Co. They married 5 Feb. 1880 in Cannon Co. They lived in Cannon Co. untill after 1900 and were in Rutherford in 1910 and Gibson Co. in 1920. They had 11 children: Lawrence A., Hattie Tennessee, William Thomas, George Washington, Shelie Hubert Brewster, Robert Walter, Dollie Elizabeth, Daisy*, Albert*, Counel*, Eula.(* d. as infants) William’s parents may have been named Robert & Mary. Census records say all b. in TN. Willaim may have been married before Mary Jane. If so want to know what happened to them!!! If anyone has ANY INFO please email me. Thanks…
Becky Still
becky_still2000 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Aug 5 2006

ELKINS, JOHNSON
Looking for info on Albert JOHNSON born in Dekalb Co.,TN? married and had at least 9 children. Youngest daughter was Violet born 1893 in Cannon County, married James ELKINS; they had 9 children. The youngest married John Fults. This is my husband’s family. Searching for answers. Any info is greatly needed. Who did Albert Johnson marry (I was told he married twice and there was no children by second marriage; 2nd marriage was to a Isabell _____?)
P. Fults
whisperingpines37110 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Aug 2 2006

WEATHERFORD, WILLIAMS, WOODSON
Looking for parentage and siblings of my g-g-gf John Quincy WEATHERFORD (b. GA 1808; d TX 1870) who was Cannon County TN Circuit Court Clerk 1844 – 1852. He fathered six children with Elizabeth H Williams (b. TN 1820; d Cannon Co 1855 – 1859) and two more children with Martha J Woodson (b TN 1828-1830; d. 1898) in 1859 and 1863. He and Martha and all but two eldest children migrated to Ellis Co, TX” shortly after the Civil War”. Sadly, tho, he died there in 1870. Martha finished rearing the children and paid off the home, never remarrying.
G M Weatherford
gmwnmd [at] webtv [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Jul 19 2006

WOOD, WOODS
James born abt 1830,in Tenn. don’t know what county, married to Harriet born in 1830 in Va, children,Mary born abt 1856, Clementine born abt. 1858,Luceinda born abt, 1860, Hiram Wesley born in abt. 1862 went by Wesley,James Born in abt. 1873.I do not know James (1830) fathers’name or when married or when he died & were he is buried. This would be my G.G. Grandfather on my Grandmothers’side. Most of the census has them in Cannon County. No record after 1880 census. Is it possible you can help?
LaVerne Jean Wildt — 4629 Everest Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76132
wildtfr [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Jul 17 2006

GRAY
Looking for info on a Darthula GRAY. Her married name is Gray, not sure of who the husband was, but had a son in 1843, Horace Hiram Gray in TN. I’ve found where Darthula was made administratrix of Isaac Gray’s estate in Dekalb Co.
Anna Weathers
anna [dot] weathers [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Jul 9 2006

MURPHY,BROWN,MILLER,MUNCY
Looking for any information on James Murphy 1821-1870& Elizabeth Manus Brown 1822-after 1880.Elizabeth was the widow of Issac Brown of Warren Co.Children was Timothy Murphy marriedCaroline Muncy,Martha married a Manus,Margaret married George Miller.
Margaret
alabamanona [at] webtv [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Jul 6 2006

MCDOUGAL
My MCDOUGAL grandparents were born in Cannon co. in the 1900’s. Maybe they were too poor to have chocolate? Does anyone have any information on any McDougal or McDoogle? Thanks
Pat Mooneyhan
pmooneyhan [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jul 5 2006

GILLEY, LORANCE, MILLS, RAINS, SHELTON, SWOPE, TODD, WEST
I have pictures of the names listed. These people are from the Cannon Co, Tennessee area. I will be at the RAINS reunion at the Jacksboro Community Center [Warren Co., TN.] on Sept. 2. Laura RAINS, born in Cannon Co.TN 1927 happy to exchange information.
Laura RAINS
Rains27Lowe [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jul 1 2006

AKERS, BRAGG, BRANDON, BIFORD, BREWER, DAVIS, DOWNING, ELAM, FINLEY, GILLENTINE
I have pictures of the names listed. These people are from the Cannon Co, Tennessee area. I will be at the RAINS reunion at the Jacksboro Community Center [Warren Co., TN] on Sept. 2. Laura RAINS, born in Cannon Co.TN 1927 happy to exchange information.
Laura RAINS
Rains27Lowe [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jul 1 2006

SMITHSON, WILLIS
Searching for info about Andrew Jackson SMITHSON (B. 1862-D. 1904). He was a one-armed Woodbury attorney who was fatally shot in a livery stable. I have 1905 Nash Banner article about criminal case and shooting. My g-grandfather, Clark Miller WILLIS Sr., married Bessie SMITHSON. How did the case turn out? does anyone have access to more newspaper articles? Will trade.
Justin Willis
mountainpress [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Jun 30 2006

COOPER, HOGG, ROGERS
Seeking info regarding the family of Christopher COOPER and Permelia HOGG who migrated from Culpeper Co., VA to Wilson Co., TN and probably came under Cannon Co. when county lines changed. In 1834, Christopher filed for a Rev War pension from Cannon Co. and in 1851, Permelia filed for a widow’s pension from Lebanon, Cannon Co. I descend from their son, John M. COOPER who married Drupina (Piney) ROGERS in 1813 in Wilson Co., TN. Looking for any info on the COOPER, HOGG or ROGERS family.
Lois
ljfljf [at] psyber [dot] com
Submitted on Sat May 27 2006

ESPY
Seeking names and birthdates, etc. for the grandparents and parents of a John Larkin ESPY born 8 July 1826 in Cannon, TN. He died 26 Dec, 1910 in Cannon. I believe we are distantly related to this branch of the ESPYs but what I have found on line doesn’t show the information on the parents and grandparents so I can make the connection. Any help would be appreciated.
Debby Zavadil
debzavadil [at] earthlink [dot] net
Submitted on Fri May 19 2006

CALDWELL, LACK, HIGGINS
Looking for death date and burial site for Ruth (Ruthy) HIGGINS. Married to Elijah Coleman HIGGINS after death of his first wife, Pilinia A. WILSON. They are buried at Pleasant Ridge Church of Chirst Cemetery, Woodbury, Cannon County, Tennessee. Ruth was the daughter of Corder LACK of Dekalb County. Ruth married a John CALDWELL and lived in the Dekalb, Cannon area. John died in 1908 in Cannon County.
Wayne Black
waynethepain [at] bigvalley [dot] net
Submitted on Tue May 9 2006

HIGGINS, CALDWELL
John CALDWELL died in 1908 in Cannon Co. He left three farms to his three sons. Thomas Edgar CALDWELL b Oct 1885, William Barney CALDWELL b Jan 1889, James Earnest CALDWELL b 1891 all born in Dekalb, County. William Barney CALDWELL purchased a home after is marriage to Nancy Mae HIGGINS April 17, 1909 in Woodbury, TN. This was purchased on a handshake. The orginal owner died and his heirs took William Barney CALDWELL to court and he lost his inherited land and the home he purchased. This occured some time after 1909 and before 1930. William Barney CALDWELL lived outside of Morrison, Warren Co. 1920, and Bedford Co. 1930 before moving to Modesto, California about 1938. Looking for any court history of the land, or information were the land was located.
Wayne Black
waynethepain [at] bigvalley [dot] net
Submitted on Tue May 9 2006

WEST, LANCE, COOPER, HEATON
Per query posted April 19, 2006 by JSanders…I am searching for any information concerning the location of the [Warren Co.] Ivy Bluff Church of Christ church records. These records may contain listings of members as well as mention of death of Anderson WEST, who died [and left a will] in 1847 in Cannon County, TN. His wife was Martha LANCE, daughter of Henry LANCE and Mary HEATON. Note that Martha LANCE West died in 1863, not on August 20, 1862. That date has been incorrectly attributed as the death date of Martha when it was confused with the date of birth of her granddaughter Sarah Pandora WEST ROBERTS who was born 20 Aug 1862 (one souce says 1861) in Cannon County, daughter of John Anderson WEST and Rachel COOPER.
David Travillion Bunton — 613 South Commerce Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801
travillion [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Mon May 8 2006

MERRIMAN, TODD
Looking for any info on my grandfather Lillard T. MERRIMAN, [1906-1958 buried in Cumming Cemetery, near Woodbury] and also info on my great-grandmother Pearl TODD [1888-1975, wife of R.C. Todd, buried at Iconium]. That was her married name not sure of maiden name. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Donna Rollins
tntitanslady21 [at] earthlink [dot] net
Submitted on Mon May 8 2006
[Note: R.C. Todd and Pearl Lowe were married in Cannon Co., 11/29/1935….. J.Lewis]

WATTS
Looking for obit for my grandfather, Sidney Pleasant WATTS, b:5-14-1900 d:9-1977
teresa
pncmiller [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Apr 29 2006

WATTS
loking for obit for my grandmother Lucy Francis WATTS, from Cannon County.b:5-1-1910 d:6-6-1973 Thanks for your help
teresa
pncmiller [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Apr 29 2006

DAVIS, POTTER, BIGGS
Looking for info on Joseph A. DAVIS, son of Phillip, who married Masilla (Macerllier, Meceller)either POTTER or BIGGS or both.
I have been told that Masilla (spelling from 1880 census) was a POTTER who married a BIGGS. I have not been able to find any evidence to support this. Also Joseph and Masilla were married about 1872 in Cannon Co. I have not found this record yet. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Darlene Drummond — 175 Depot Street, Fulton, KY 42041
darlenedrummond [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Apr 27 2006

WEST
Does anyone do cemetery lookups? If so, I am searching for the graves sites of Anderson West, born abt 1801 in North Carolina and died 10 Nov 1847 in Cannon Co. TN and his wife Martha Ann Lentz, [possibly Lance?] b. about 1801 in NC and died 20 Aug 1862 in Cannon Co.
JSanders
peanut50 [at] blomand [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Apr 19 2006
[His death recorded in Ivy Bluff Church Records, in Warren Co. Probably bu. there [J.Lewis]

ELLENDER
Looking for the burial site of my ancestor, John Thomas ELLENDER, who was buried September 11 1864 in ‘New Hopewell Burial Ground, East Tennessee.’ To date I have not been able to locate the burial ground. Can anyone help in locating both the burial ground, and in particular, the burial site of my ancestor?
Mike Dobson
mike [at] moraypk [dot] freeserve [dot] co [dot] uk
Submitted on Mon Apr 17 2006
[Note:I could not find this person in Cannon, Coffee or E. Rutherford Co. burials [J.Lewis]

DRIVER, FINLY
Ida Driver died in 1909 in Cannon Co Tn who was her husband? What was her maiden name? Any Children.
Pat Gray
vicrose [at] brightok [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Apr 10 2006

NICHOLS, WHERRY, BARRETT, DAVENPORT, HIGGINS, REED
Announcing the publication of “The WILLIAM and MARY NICHOLS Family of Cannon Co. Tenn.” 32 years in the making and including over 300 pages, this book is currently available for distribution. With roots in both Cannon and Rutherford Counties of TN, this book includes biographical sketches of related families of BARRETT, DAVENPORT, GILLEY, HIGGINS, AND REED. For more information contact Danny Nichols. E-Mail or phone 615-563-3052.
Danny Nichols
mssc [at] heartoftn [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Apr 4 2006

WADE
Seeking info on Thomas Jefferson WADE and his wife, Sallie, who appeared on the census in Cannon Co. in 1870 and 1880. Their children were Lula, Edward C., Thomas, Nannie, William and Charles. I believe that Thomas and Sallie died around 1890, perhaps in Warren Co., TN. Will be grateful for any help!
DeWitte Cross
dcross [at] gulftel [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Mar 30 2006

AS SHROPSHIRE, SHROPSHER, SCHROPSHIRE, SHROPSHERE, SHROPSHEAR, SOPSHIRE, SCHOPSH
Looking for more info. on a Silas (or at least he went by this) Shropshire. He was born Mar. 3 1869 in England to what I have gathered) then put on a ship for The U. S at a very young age. I’m not sure if he came here to live with family or was adopted. The info. that I have found include his first wife, my g -g- grandmother Nancy Farmer (which my dad l look just like) born 1866 in T N. They had several children including John Emmit Shropshire (my g-grandfather) b. May 28, 1891 in T N. or SC. and died July 1 1961 in Rutherford Co. N.C. They also had other children born in states such as K Y, T N. and SC. They divorced. He then had marriages with Flora Thompson b. 1916. (not sure of the children that they had), Laura Breeding b.1913 Claibourne Co. T N. d. 1949(buried in the same cemetery that he was, Luttrell T. N. Cem. Union Co. T N. with Artil Funeral Home taking care of Funeral arrangements. Silas and Laura had several children. Nancy (being called Janie because her middle name was Jane) moved
Donna Shropshire Caviness — 119 North Street, Rutherforfordton, NC 28139
misterycookie [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Mar 29 2006

FLOWERS, MINGLE
Looking for info on Dr George Christain FLOWERS served in the Civil War. In 1850 listed in Dekalb Co., TN in 1880 listed in Cannon Co., Tn. His wife was Nancy Evelyn TRAVIS. children: Cora Ann Flowers marr Joseph Dekalb MINGLE; Nancy E. Nann Flowers; Endora Flowers; Alfred Flowers; Diannah L Flowers; Mary W. H. Flowers.
Pamela Edwards Peach
mrsppeaches [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Mar 22 2006

ABSTON, BENDER
Soffa(Sophia) ABSTON Daughter of Eveline BENDER Descendents, records of Soffa(Sophia)ABSTON
Best info-District 2, Wilson, TN, I picked Cannon as the only listed adjacent Co.
Robert Starks
rstarks [at] indy [dot] rr [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Mar 17 2006

MELTON
Seeking the parent of J. D. Melton, born 1827 in TN. On some census, he is listed as Joel, others as Joel D., and some as J. D. He married Mary last name unknown, but I suspect Mary Walkup in Cannon in 1850. They migrated to Izard County, Ark and raised a number of children: Sarah, Frances, Henry, William P., Vinia, Loui, and Telford. May be others. Can someone help me?
Ginger Smith
gingerrsmith [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Mar 19 2006

MOORE, MITCHELL, WILLIS
Anything on ANDREW MOORE b 1829 Warren Co., TN, living in Cannon Co., 1880. His mother is listed with his family as ISABELL MOORE b. 1798 North Carolina. She was the widow of WILLIAM WILLIS d. 1828 Warren Co., TN. She married DAVID MOORE who died before 1840 Warren Co., TN.
Brice Willis
oldwest [at] cableone [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Mar 18 2006

STILES, BUTLER, SIMPSON
Searching for info on any of the following…George P. BUTLER(1872). Married Sarah Catherine SIMPSON(1876) in Manchester, TN ca. 1892. They had a daughter, Della Louvisis BUTLER (1896). She married Jesse Abner STILES (1895) ca. 1912. They lived in the Pleasant View, TN area.
Renee
homebody28 [at] juno [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Mar 16 2006

NIVENS, ELIGE, LEMONS, WISER, JERNIGAN
Joseph NIVENS was near Sullins Creek/West Fork of Stones River in 1802. He purchased land on Noah’s Fork of Duck River in Bedford Co. from Rice HUGHES in 1826. In 1836 he purchased land in Cannon Co. from Baxter B. DICKENS. In 1839 he purchased additional land on Brawley’s Creek. I believe this land is South of Bradyville along the Dickens Hill Road, probably at the headwaters of Brawley’s Creek. In 1844 Joseph NIVENS daughters sold their shares of Joseph NIVENS estate to William NIVENS (brother). William moved to Lawrence County, MO in 1853. Daughters were Nancy NIVENS ELIGE, Elizabeth NIVENS LEMONS, Cyntha NIVENS, and Sara NIVENS JERNIGAN.
Claude Nivens
cnivens [at] charter [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Mar 12 2006

HUGHES
I’m looking for the father of WILLIAM C. HUGHES b. 1824 . [Cannon Co. area] WILLIAM C. ended up in Texas in 1848 . He married Caroline Adkinson (from Ill.) in Bastrop Co. Texas. Marion Hughes was a witness. i have no info about the county.
Shirley Hughes Hickman — Rt 3 box 133c34 , Trinity , TX 75862
bojo_girlie [at] Yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Feb 13 2006

LOWE, SUMMERS
Looking for the Christian Cemetery, possibly in Rutherford Co. Other locations mentioned on the death certificate of Sarah Ellen SUMMERS LOWE: Lascassas, TN, Silverhill, TN, and Narene, TN.
I am looking for the cemetery where her husband Thomas Newton LOWE is buried. He died in 1881. I will be happy to send a copy of the death certificate of Sarah Ellen SUMMERS LOWE to anyone that will send me a 39cent stamp. I believe that the grandparents of Thomas Newton LOWE was Thomas LOWE and Elinor ? Please let’s exchange information.
Laura RAINS
Rains27lowe [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Feb 12 2006

WALKER, BARRETT
Looking for info on Robert WALKER and wife Plimly Rebecca BARRETT (don’t know her maiden name), she had 2 sons from a previous marriage
(Thaniel and Lawrence BARRETT). There were 3 sons from the WALKER marriage: Ed, George, and Alvin Walker. Only know that Robert and Plimly Rebecca WALKER both died in 1946, and lived in the Barrens in Cannon County, and they are my great great grandparents. Need help tracing them.
Debra Walker Johnson
Dejohns1956 [at] wmconnect [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Feb 11 2006

DRIVER
Searching for an obit for Ida Driver who was listed on the death chart in cannon co tn. Appreciate any information. Thank You.
Pat Gray
vicrose [at] brightok [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Feb 9 2006

GANN
Can anyone tell me where Nathan GANN was buried in Cannon Co., ca. the 1850s?
Dan Gann
gunner [dot] u2 [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Feb 1 2006

TASSEY, SMITH
Looking for decendants of Sutton P. Tassey, b 11/02/1845 d 1/12/1918 in CANNON CO.,TN son of Alexander Tassey. What connection did his father have with the Smith family, where in NC did they come from? Any help appreciated,
Loanne Livesay Rebuck
Loannel [at] Comcast [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Jan 28 2006

THOMPSON, SISSOM
Trying to locate the burial site of my grandmother, Minnie THOMPSON and her daughter Carry/Carrie Rene THOMPSON. Minnie’s death certificate shows that she died in Hamilton County May 3, 1921 and was buried in Manchester May 4, 1921. Her daughter, Carry Rene THOMPSON was buried in Manchester May 28, 1921. Minnie was born September 13, 1896. Her maiden name was HAYES. Carry was born January 21, 1921.
I am also looking for the burial site of my grandfather Jesse James SISSOM. Jess was the first husband of Minnie. According to his death certificate he was buried in Manchester on June 10, 1918. Jess was born September 21, 1891.
Any help or suggestions will be appreicated.
Tom Charles
tfcharles [at] comcast [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Jan 28 2006

KIRBY, MILLER
Looking for info on Richard & Joseph & Roxanna? MILLER living with KIRBY’s in 1850 in Cannon County. Can’t ready the head but looks like Frances KIRBY; wife is Sarah; children are Caroline, Perlina. There is also a James WOMACK listed at 10 yrs old. Roxanna? MILLER was only 4 yrs old at the time. Can ANYONE help me with the relationship here. I am a direct descendant of Joseph MILLER.
Kay Wallace
bjinoliver [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Jan 26 2006

HALEY
Looking for the family of Thomas J. Haley, born around 1855 who Married first, Melissa, and second Lizzie. This family later moved to Rutherford Co. around 1900 and shows up on the 1910 & 1920 Census.
Romie
EMSJESTER [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jan 22 2006

AUBURN FUNERAL HOME
Can anyone tell me when the Auburn funeral home in Auburntown was in operation?
Rachel
rhillis [at] blomand [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Jan 18 2006

BARNETT
Does anyone have info on: Levi BARNETT of Cannon, Bedford or Coffee Co., TN in the early 1800’s or anything on Thomas Barnett from Cannon, Bedford Co.? He was born ca.1774.
BFields
ivyrose1952 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jan 18 2006
WILLIAMS

I would like to know the father and mother of Jane Williams,wife of J. H. Sissom born August 5, 1848 died September 6, 1910. Buried at Gilley Hill Cemetery, Cannon County. Thanks
Henry Sadler
hensad [at] cafes [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Jan 6 2006

SPURLOCK, HERRIMAN
Eager to find anyone who is researching any SPURLOCK or HERRIMAN of annon Co., TN. Be glad to exchange info and especially pictures.
Nell Hall — 1470 ACR 346, Palestine, TX 75803
gff8 [at] goquest [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Jan 2 2006

MITCHELL
Looking for connections to Stephen Alexander MITCHELL Born about 1767 in North Carolina. Move to Tennessee about 1814. Was a soldier during War of 1812. Had a farm in Mitchell’s Hollow, Bradys Rock District of Cannon Count died around Feb 1853.
James Lee Mitchell — 7507 NW Rolando Road, Lawton, OK 73505
gotebow [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Jan 1 2006