Cherokees in TN
I see that many of my family members in 1820 Maury Co., TN census, but by 1830 most had moved to Morgan and Macoupin Counties, IL. By 1840 most of them returned to Gibson County, TN. Since many of these … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Query
Planning a Visit to Gibson County
Hi Barry, I am planning a genealogy visit there in March and would like to know how I should proceed. I have relatives in Oakland, Rose Hill, and Yorkville cemeteries. How would I find out where they are buried so … Continue reading →
Springer, Mattie Ann Baird
I am needing a copy of death certificate or funeral home record for my maternal grandmother, Mattie Ann Baird Springer, who died Oct. 5, 1973 at Milan, TN. Could you give me any information on how to obtain this? Sincerely, … Continue reading →
Horner, Robert Lee
Hello Barry, My husband and I will be traveling through Gibson County next month as part of my genealogy research project. My grandfather William C Horner was born in Dyer in 1895; he was the son of Robert Lee Horner. … Continue reading →
King, Allen E
I’m in need of some help locating genealogy records in Gibson and Madison counties. I believe I’ve accessed everything that’s online and what I’m needing is probably stored away in the archives somewhere. I’m specifically talking about the late 1700’s … Continue reading →
Log House in Yorkville
Mr. Reeves. I am working on family history and I need some information about a log house being moved from Yorkville, TN to Medina, TN. This was about 1978 and I would like to know where the piece of property … Continue reading →
Cogburn, John D. M.
I have relatives that lived in Gibson County and buried there. I am not sure what Cemeteries they are in. I am mostly looking for my Great Grandfather – John D.M. Cogburn born 1833 and died 1907. Do you have … Continue reading →
Danner – Unknown Child
Dear Barry, I have a photo of a Black child about the age of 2 or less being held by my mother in about 1935 or so. That child is pictured in front of a ramshackled house that was … Continue reading →
Reed, Clayton
Hello there. Every once in a while I go back to the Gibson Co page and give it a thump to see if anything new pops up to help me in my search for my Reed ancestors. I am a descendant … Continue reading →