Queries - November 1997 to January 1998

BROOKS, GREEN
William Riley Brooks b. 1829 TN/d.1894 MO. m. Sarah "Sally" Green b.1830 TN/d.1905 Texas Co., MO. Children were: Eugene Agustus Brooks b.1855 TN/d.1899 m. Pocahantus Francis Lafayette, "Fate" Brooks b.1856 TN/d. ca 1930 OK and m. Martha Jane Cash, Angelo Benoni "Sol" Brooks b.1858 TN/d.1912, Alice Veronie Brooks b.1860 TN, Dexter "Deck" Brooks b.1862 TN m. a Tuttle, Josiah "Joe" Andrew Brooks b.1864 TN/d.1949 OK m. Ida Jane Fisher, Archelaus "Cheed" Brooks b.1867 TN. They were in Cocke Co., TN. in 1860 but in Keytsville, Chariton Co., MO.1880. I would like to contact anyone with information on this family. Thank You.
Bernice Davies
Jan. 3, 1997

ARWOOD, ARROWOOD
Looking for all Arrowood and Arwood that lived in Cocke Co., TN. I know that their are a few.
John D. Anderson
Dec. 28, 1997

BAILEY
William M. Bailey born 13 May 1824 Cocke County, TN, according to his Union military papers. Married Mary Elizabeth Blanchard ca 1845. Wm Bailey and his family are on the 1850, 60, and 70 Monroe County, TN census. Children included: Sarah Elizabeth, Charlotte, Mary, John, Sefronia, Emily, William, Margaret, George Washington, Leuvenia, Susan & Nancy. This family migrated to Texas where some are found in Fannin Co, Tx in 1880. They settled in Montague Co., Tx. and later moved to Comanche, Stephens County, Ok. William died Feb 4, 1902.
Barbara L Kirkland
Dec. 27, 1997

HUFF, JESTER, STOKELY
Interested in lineage of Jehu Jester m. Susan Stokely and parents of John Jester m. Katie Huff and parents of Jarmina Ann Jester b. 2/11/1826 in New Port, TN d. 3/13/1896 Cherokee, Texas.
Pam Barton
Dec. 27, 1997

WEAVER
Looking for any information related to John and Elizabeth Thomas Weaver, who came from Sullivan Co., TN., prior to the 1820's. John Weaver was the son of Frederick A. and Catherine Peters Weaver, he was born abt. 1786 Sullivan Co., TN. and died abt. 1855 Cocke Co., TN. Frederick Abraham Weaver, the father of John Weaver was a veteran of the Battle of King's Mountain. Would like any information related to the children of John and Elizabeth Thomas Weaver, one child was Elizabeth Weaver, 1818 Cocke Co., TN. and married William C. Click ca. 1850 and any other Weaver information. They may have lived in the Cosby area of Cocke Co., TN. Thank You.
Lynn Hawkins
Dec. 22, 1997

CLEVENGER, HOOD, LINGFELTER
My great great grandmother was Mahala Hood, wife of Elias Clevenger, buried in Clevenger Cemetery #1, Cocke Co, TN. She married Elias after having two children with John Lingenfelter, Theodocia (Eudocia) and Molly. I have never been able to figure out exactly what her relationship was with John Lingenfelter and his sister, Elizabeth. I just know Mahala & Molly were living with them in the 1850 Jefferson Co, TN Census. Both Eudocia and Molly were named as John Lingenfelter's heirs after 1870. Eudocia (my great grandmother) m. Clayborn Mantooth (son of Harriet Mantooth) and Molly married Pleasant Lloyd. Mahala Clevenger was living with Pleasant and Molly in the 1900 Cocke Co, TN Census.
Donna Minke
Dec. 9, 1997

INMAN
Looking for information regarding Green Inmann. What is his wife's name? She appears to have died after the birth of a son between 1845 & 1850. Any other info on Inman's would be great. The inman's are found in the 1850 Cocke Co. tenn cenus report. The family name is David and Harriett Dockery that I am researching. Thanks for your help.
Marty Dockery
Dec. 9, 1997

ABLE, CLARK, GREEN, HOOD
Looking for information on John Hunter Clark, married to Mary "Polly" Hood (daughter of Allen Hood). Lived in Cocke Co. (1832-1873). Had 7 children, James Allen, Cassandra "Cassie", Juda "Judy" Caroline, Hugh, Mary, Nancy and Biers Tipton. Joseph Able married Malinda Able, daughter of Isaac Green and Sarah Henry. Lived in Cocke County prior to 1861. Joseph was born in Greene County and Malinda was born in Cocke County. Joseph was on the 1860 census in the household of Hezekiah Able and Malinda was on the 1860 census in the household of her father Isaac Green. Any information on these families would be appreciated.
Naomi Chadwick
Dec. 1, 1997

ACOLES, LENOX
Hi! I am seeking more information on the Lenox family, in particular, my g-g-g-g-grandfather John Lenox Jr. b around 1820 in Cocke County. His son was Thomas G. Lenox b 1840s?? in Morgan County AL. Thomas was in the Civil War. John was married to a Mathilda Acoles. I am also interested in finding about about his father, John Lenox Sr. I don't know where or when he was born. Any information is appreciated! Thank you! Cheri Robertson, snailmail at 8734 E. Belleview St, Scottsdale AZ, 85257.
Cheri Robertson
Dec. 1, 1997

LAMBERT, LAWSON, WARDEN
I am looking for information on Daniel Lambert who married Nancy Lawson and is shown on the Cocke Cty. 1850 census. They had several children one being Sarah Jane who married David Warden. I would appreciate ANY information on theses people. Spartanburg, SC.
Bill Bridges
Nov. 30, 1997

GIBSON, REDWINE
I'm looking for Ethel Lillian Gibson. Ethel married Thomas Redwine the year is unknown. Ethel was born Feb. 4, 1883 in Cumberland Co., TN. Thomas and Ethel had three children, Ruth Ann, Jack Haskell and Thomas Eckle, Jr. I'm looking for anyone kin to Thomas Redwine or Ethel Gibson.
Tina Redwine Godwin
Nov. 26, 1997

MADDUX, RAINES
Rains, Phillip- Court records from 1821 in Cocke County indicate that a Nathaniel Maddux divorced his wife Anny, "who left with Phillip Raines and hasn't been seen since 1821." John Raines was listed as a witness. Does anyone know who this Phillip Raines is? Could "Anny" have been Mary Ann Tally/Talley? Thanks.
David C. Rains
Nov. 26, 1997

HARDCASTLE, HUFF
I am inquiring about Samual Huff b. Cocke Co. Around 1806-1818. He Married Lucinda Hardcastle. If any one has any information it would be much appreciated.
Harriette Huff
Nov. 26, 1997

CROSSLAND, CROSSLIN
Also has been found spelled Crosslin. I am interested in exchanging any information on the Crossland family. Samuel and wife Annie(Johnson) Crossland moved to Cocke Co. prior to 1798 from South Carolina. Their son Meredith Taylor Crossland was born in Cocke Co. approximately 1805-1806 and moved to Tuscaloosa Co. Alabama sometime around 1826.
Craig A. Crossland
Nov. 25, 1997

CLARK, COLE, ELLISON, NICHOLS
I am researching a Cassie and William Clark. Their mother was Anne Clark. Cassie married a John Ellison. William married Louisa Nichols and then Ellen Cole. Anyone with any info on these people? Please Help.!
Matt
Nov. 18, 1997

DRISKILL
Seeking information on sons of Daniel Driskill of Campbell Co. VA., including Richard , Moses, Daniel, and David. Also, perhaps, Obadiah, who later settled in Williamson Co. Arrival of these families would have been about 1800.
Ed Driskill
Nov. 17, 1997

CLARK, PAYNE
Looking for information on the Thomas Clark line. Thomas married Susanna Payne in Cocke County around 1780 and died there 27 June 1821. Susanna Payne Clark died there 15 April 1826.
Wade Abram
Nov. 16, 1997

SHARP
Jacob Sharp. Seeking information on the Sharp family in Cocke Co., TN. According to family records, Jacob was born Apr 15, 1824 in Cocke Co., TN. Notes say that the Sharps in TN were blacksmiths. He married Martha Keaton in 1847 in Jefferson Co, KS. Any help would be appreciated.
Sharp
Nov. 16, 1997

BLACKWELL, CUNNINGHAM, DUNN, NICHOLS
John Cunningham, looking for antecendants. He died in Cocke Co. considerably before 1845 ( the death date of his widow, Jane Dunn.) She went to live with her married daughter Mary Cunningham Nichols in MO long before she died.
Liz King Black
Nov. 16, 1997

DAMRON
Cassandra Frances Damron is believed to have been born in Cocke County. She was a 12 year old orphan on 1850 Jefferson County census living in home of J.N. Newman. Do you know her family?
Jolene Huddleston
Nov. 15, 1997

WORTHINGTON
I am doing research on my ggggreat grandfather William Lambert Worthington who was mustered into the 8th Regiment, Company D , TN Vol. Infantry on 12/20/1862 in Cocke County. He was made a 1st Lieutenant in 4/1863. He was mustered out on 6/30/1863. I am having a very difficult time tracking down his parents and any family he may have had in TN. I have discovered that his father was born in Scotland and his mother in LA, but that is the extent of my knowledge. Any information you may have would be greatly appreciated. If you have any ideas on how I might continue my research, please point me in the right direction. Thank you in advance.
Karen Worthington
Nov. 15, 1997

WOMACK
James Alexander Womack, known as Alexander. He is listed in the East Tennessee edition of the History of Tn, printed in 1887, as having been born in Cocke County in 1802. Does anyone have any access to information that would confirm this? I have not seen this book, but have received the data from several people. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You.
Connie Baumann
Nov. 14, 1997

BIBLE, BOYDSTON, BROADHURST, CHRISTIAN, DOUGHTY, EWING, FAUBION, HUFF, MCKAY, MCNABB, RECTOR, SMITH, WALL, WOOLSEY
I am interested in any and all of these Cocke Co. Tenn. surnames.
Kerry Fleming
Nov. 14, 1997

CUTSHALL, GILLILAND, GILLALAND, GILLELAND
Looking for information regarding Robert Gilliand, Gillaland, Gilleland. Robert is believed to be the father of Mary E. Gilliland born October 1871 in Tennessee. Gillilands are prevalent in the 1850 Cocke County Tennessee Census. Mary E. Gilliland married Henry Cutshall on 5 June 1888 in Madison County, North Carolina. Mary E. Gilliland is my great great grandmother and any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.
Teresa Helton Garcia
Nov. 14, 1997

Cocke County, TNGenWeb Queries November 1997 - January 1998

Cocke County, TNGenWeb
Queries November 1997 - January 1998