Giles County, Tennessee
TNGenWeb Queries
April - June, 1997

BINKLEY,COSBY,KENNON

Email: Charles Demastus
Date posted: Tuesday, April 1, 1997

Looking for siblings of Mary Ellen COSBY b. 20 Apr 1840 in Giles Co, TN d. 15 Aug 1910 in Birmingham, AL m. John WesleyBINKLEY 8 Nov 1866 in Giles Co, TN. She was the dau of Samuel COSBY and Elmira KENNON.



WEST

Email: Tery Ervin
Date posted: Tuesday, April 1, 1997

WEST, Jesse b. c1805 TN, m. Caroline ?. b. c1811 NC Known children born in TN: Margaret b. 1832, Amanda b. 1835, Melinda b. 1837. Next child b. 1838 in AL. Jesse WEST appears Giles Co. 1840 census pg 14. Need Caroline's maiden name, marriage date and Jesse's parents. Any help greatly appreciated.



MCNIGHT,WILLIAMS

Email: Carole Williams
Date posted: Tuesday, April 1, 1997

WILLIAMS/MCNIGHT. Wish to exchange information re: Robert J. WILLIAMS b.1822 married Virginial Caroline MCNIGHT b.1832 Giles Co., TN.



STOCKTON

Email: James E. Stockton
Date posted: Thursday, April 3, 1997

Looking for information on the will of Margaret STOCKTON probated circa 1818-1820 reportedly in Giles County. Any information will be greatly appreciated.



BROADWAY,EMERSON

Email: Nada Whittington
Date posted: Friday, April 4, 1997

Searching for information on marriage of Johnnie Monroe EMERSON b 1878,Giles Co.,Tn and Mary BROADWAY b.1874 Lincoln Co., Tn, m. 1902 Giles Co., Tn. They later moved to Alabama abt 1908.Most all records in Giles Co., courthouse burned.



PIERCE,TRIGG

Email: Candy Stephens
Date posted: Saturday, April 5, 1997

Looking for information about the John B. TRIGG and Chestey PIERCE families in the Diana and Pulaski areas, Giles Co. Thanks.



BURFORD,LEWTER

Email: Jerry Willis
Date posted: Monday, April 7, 1997

BURFORD, LEWTER-I am looking for information on Alexander Mitchel BURFORD, who married Jane LEWTER in Giles Co. Tn. ca 1836. All querys will be answered.



BROWN

Email: Neal Brown
Date posted: Wednesday, April 16, 1997

Looking for information about Lewis BROWN born after 1764 in VA, died about 1828 in Giles Co. TN. He was a sheriff? Wife Jemima born after 1767 in Hertford Co. NC, died in Giles Co. TN. Would like to know her surname? .Their children were born in Hertford Co.NC, Lewis BROWN abt 1789, Wilson BROWN about 1785 or 1790 and Martha BROWN 9 Sept. 1792. Wilson BROWN my g-g-grandfather died Bond Co. IL 1850. My g-grandfather Calvin BROWN born 2 Nov. 1821 in Nashville. I do not know the name of Calvin's mother. I know the names of Wilson's two wives in IL.



GREEN,WALDROP

Email: Melissa Key
Date posted: Saturday, April 19, 1997

WALDROP,GREEN I'm looking for anything on W.H.WALDROP who was in Giles Co in 1860 census but did not find in the 1850 census he was born abt 1837 married to a Frances ? don't know her maiden name.They had a daughter Julia Ann WALDROP who married Roger E.GREEN.Julia was born Sep 22,1857 & married March 26,1879 in Giles Co but moved to Weakley Co after she got married I don't know much more Please Help



MOORE,YOUNG

Email: Scotty Rawson
Date posted: Sunday, April 20, 1997

I'm looking for any information about Archibald Alexander YOUNG b) July 12 1798, Tenn and his wife, Margaret Eleanor (Nellie)MOORE b) abt 1796 Tenn. They had eight children several born in Giles county. John W. b) 1815 Elizabeth b) 1816 Sarah Ann b) 1818 Holly b) 1820 Archibald A. b) 1825 Emily F. b) 1828 Jerome W. b) 1833 James M. b) 1836 The family moved to Christian County, Missouri about 1840. Any data would be very much appreciated.Yours in family ties, Scotty



MILLER,WEBB

Email: Ann Wain
Date posted: Tuesday, April 22, 1997

I am seeking info about Martha Jane MILLER born 3-3-1896. She was married to Albert WEBB from Limestone County, Al. She listed Pulaski, Giles County ,Tenn, as" the place she was from." Any help will be appreciated



HAMILTON,ROBERTSON

Email: Anna Jean Taylor
Date posted: Thursday, April 24, 1997

ROBERTSON/ROBINSON. I am seeking information about my g-g-g- grandfather John ROBERTSON or ROBINSON, Jr. (b. 30 Sept 1763 in Virginia; d. 7 Nov 1834 in Lawrence Co., Tenn). I do not know anything about his wife. He was the father of Ann (or Anna?) ROBERTSON or ROBINSON (b. 26 Nov 1812 in Giles Co., Tenn; d. 28 June 1894 in Williamson Co., Tex.) who married Alex (or Alexander) HAMILTON (b. 7 June 1807 in ? Co., Tenn) on 1 Nov 1832 (in ?). Any information on this lineage would be appreciated.



BROWN,COWAN,COWDEN,GILMOUR,HILL,VANCE,WILSON

Email: Vicki Shaffer
Date posted: Thursday, April 24, 1997

VANCE, John A. I am trying to find out what happened to John A. VANCE. He was born ca 1817 in SC. He was the son of James VANCE and Nancy HILL. John A. VANCE married Agnes M. GILMOUR d/o Charles Pasteur GILMOUR and Willa BROWN on April 17, 1849 in New Hanover Co., North Carolina. They settled in Giles Co. TN. John and Agnes had 4 girls: Virginia June VANCE b. ca 1850 m. SCRUGGS Nancy M. VANCE b. ca 1855 m. Aug 30, 1892 Worth M. COWDEN Willie T. VANCE b. 10/30/1855 m. William Thomas WILSON 1878 in Gainesville, TX d. Aug 23, 1920 in Bellevue, TX near Bowie Mary Ann "Molly" VANCE b. Aug 5, 1859 m. William Thomas COWAN d. May 3, 1898 in Lincoln Co. TN John A. VANCE was living with family in Giles Co. on the 1860 TN census. He disappears from the 1870 census. Would like to find out what happened to him. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Please e-mail dixey@ix.netcom.com



PORTER

Email: Morene Denney
Date posted: Saturday, April 26, 1997

Looking for any information on Marcul "Mark" L. PORTER born in Green Co in 1842. He was the son of John and L N PORTER. Who are Mark's siblings and what was his mother's full name? He was later in Marshall Co., Tn. and is buried in Giles Co. Any help appreciated. Morene



TARKINGTON

Email: Ceki Marriott
Date posted: Sunday, April 27, 1997

I am interested on info on any people with the following surnames TARKINGTON, TARKINTON, TARKENTON or variation there of. James White TARKINGTON had several children born in the mid 1800's in Giles County.



DEASON

Email: Carla Deason
Date posted: Tuesday, April 29, 1997

I am researching the name of DEASON in the Pulaski, Giles Co. Tennessee area. Anyone connected with this family, please contact me.



BAILEY,BENTLEY,CRYER,ELLIOTT,HANKS,HOLLAND,ISOM

Email: J. D. Means
Date posted: Wednesday, April 30, 1997

Searching for BAILEY, BENTLEY, HANKS, ELLIOTT, HOLLAND, ISOM, and CRYER families of Giles Co., TN



HOWARD,MATTHEWS

Email: Sue D. Harpe
Date posted: Friday, May 2, 1997

Need information on William Henry HOWARD, b. 8/22/1819 and Emily Bills MATTHEWS, b. 1/13/1827. Have been told they were married in Giles Co. TN. Want to know date, or at least year. Also, they had at least one son, William Anderson HOWARD, b. 1858 either in Giles Co. or Henry Co. TN. Did they have other children? Anyone with any information, please contact Sue Harpe, e-mail address: SHarpe@daccess.net



ALLEN,CRABB,DANEY,GARDNER,HORNE,KANE,KENNEMER,SAWYER

Email: Mary Ellen Ledford
Date posted: Friday, May 2, 1997

Need help with families of Allie DIANA/DANEY Giles Co. Tn. died 1923 Mills Co. TX and husband William Franklin KENNEMER born 1849/50 Tn died 1932. They married 1870 in Giles Co. Tn. Had children: 1. Luada born 1873 Tx; 2. Alyce Idona b 1875 Tx md Alsa SAWYER; 3. Ira Deen b 1877 Tx md 1895 Dave ALLEN; 4. Mary S b 1879 d 1882; 5. James Oscar b 1884 Tx d 1948 Ca md 1906 Mary Elizabeth GARDNER b 1887 Tx d 1976 Tx; 6. Willie Alma b 1887 Tx md 1927 Arthur Ross KANE b 1906 Ar d 1955 Tx. Were William P CRABB b 1828/9 Giles Co. Tn d 1893 Ar and Elizabeth HORNE b 1828/30 Tn d 1876 Ms parents of Daney CRABB????



MARLOW,WALLACE

Email: Donna Decker
Date posted: Monday, May 5, 1997

I am seeking any information on the following individual...Alvie H. MARLOW, who was born in Giles County, Tennessee, on February 22, 1870. His parents were James MARLOW and Amanda WALLACE MARLOW. Any pertinent information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!.



BEARD

Email: Kathi Hamilton
Date posted: Tuesday, May 13, 1997

Looking for information on Edward BEARD m. Gabella ? c. 1834. They are listed in the 1850 census as born in Tennessee. One of their sons, Willis L. BEARD, is listed also. He is my g-grandfather. I know he was born in Giles County, TN from other info. Does anyone know anything about Edward or Gabella? There is no maiden name info on Gabella. Any info is appreciated. I am willing to reciprocate with info sharing.



BEARD,HAMILTON

Email: Kathi Hamilton
Date posted: Saturday, May 17, 1997

I am looking for info on Thomas Michael HAMILTON b. about 1883 in Giles County, TN. He married Edna Mae BEARD c. 1909 and had 9 or 10 children, names: Thomas, Olen, Samuel, Henry,Calvin, Virgil, Ruth, Lola (twin), Lula (twin), and there might have been baby who died in infancy. I need info on parents, siblings, etc. I haven't been able to find anyone with access to the 1900 census to do a search. Can anyone help me? Thanks.



HOLLEY

Email: Doris Pyle Haynes
Date posted: Saturday, May 17, 1997

I need information on the William Howell HOLLEY and wife Lucrecia who were on the 1870 census living in Lynnsville Station, Giles County, Tennessee. They were shown to have two small children, Lee A. and Elizabeth. This family was in Henderson Co., Tex. in 1895 where Lucrecia died and was buried in Baker Cemetery near Cedar Creek Lake. Any help would be appreciated.



CAMPER,EDMIASTON,SANDERS

Email: Virginia Baker
Date posted: Thursday, May 22, 1997

Seeking information on CAMPER/KEMPER, EDMIASTON/EDMONSON , SANDERS. John CAMPER (b. VA ca. 1780) shown on Lincoln Co census in 1820 & 1830 and on Giles Co. census in 1840 & 1850. David Camper (b. 1780-90) shown on 1830 Lincoln Co & 1840 Giles Co censuses. Think John may have been father of William CAMPER (m. Mary (Polly) SANDERS), shown on Lincoln Co census in 1840-50-60 and in Calldwell Co, KY, in 1870. Think David may have been father of James Sanford CAMPER (m. Isabella EDMIASTON (b. TN) on 11 Aug 1842), shown on 1870 Caldwell Co, KY, census. William & James later spelled name as KEMPER in KY.



WATKINS

Email: Judith Watkins McClara
Date posted: Friday, May 23, 1997

WATKINS -- I am searching for any and all information on John WATKINS born in Fairfax County, Virginia on 20 Oct 1755. He served in the Revolutionary War. John was in N & S Carolina before finally settling in Giles Co., Tennessee where he lived until his death in 1860 at the age of 104. He had several wives and children: David WATKINS, Simon Peter WATKINS, Solomon WATKINS, Luke WATKINS, George Wilson WATKINS, John WATKINS. Any information on these and other children, wives, siblings or parents would be appreciated. I will share everything I have. mcclara@swbell.net



ANTHONY,KIMBROUGH,MITCHELL,TURNER

Email: Jim Fristoe
Date posted: Saturday, May 24, 1997

I am searching for information on my KIMBROUGH family, Caswell Co, NC > Giles Co, TN. Any information would be welcome. The few details I have are: KIMBROUGH, Henry T. b: 9 Jan 1795 NC d: 10 Nov 1863 m: 5 Mar 1818 to ANTHONY, Ursula KIMBROUGH, James b: 30 Oct 1765 Caswell Co, NC d: 12 Sep 1841 Giles Co, TN m: 27 Dec 1787 Caswell Co, NC to TURNER, Nancy KIMBROUGH, Nancy Amanda Jane b: 23 May 1819 m: to MITCHELL, John KIMBROUGH, Nancy B. m: to MITCHELL, Henry Turner KIMBROUGH, Ursula m: to MITCHELL, Jent Thank you!



HODGE

Email: Jim Hodge
Date posted: Wednesday, May 28, 1997

Info requested on: Henry Wiley HODGE (or HODGES) Birth Date: May 8th, 1884 Death: Dec 26th, 1947 Scott's Hill Cemetary Giles County, Tennessee Requested Info: Place of Birth ????? Married: Myrtle HODGE



CRABB,HALL,HORN

Email: Mary Ellen Ledford
Date posted: Sunday, June 1, 1997

Need help with families of William P. CRABB b 1829 Giles Co. Tn. and wife Elizabeth HORN/E born 1829, dau of John HORN/e and Nancy HALL. Family living Hardin Co, 12th Civil Dist., PO Savannah 1870 and their children 1. James Moore b 1852; 2. Rutha Artelia; b 1853 Tx; 3. Rusey/Rosey b 1854 Ms; 4. Mary ;Polly; b 1856 Ms; Nancy b 1858 Ms; P. Asberry b 1860 Ms; William T b 1862 b Ms; John b 1864 Ms; Joseph M born 1867 Hardin Co. Tn; Sarah Elizabeth b 1869 Hardin Co. Tn; and George born 1870 Hardin Co. Tn. Can anyone help with any of this family???


TAYLOR

Email: Wanda Brown
Date posted: Friday, June 6, 1997

Seeking any information on William M. TAYLOR and wife Mary (Molly) Brisby TAYLOR on 1880 Giles County Census with sons William D. and Henry T.. Henry T. is my grandfather. William M. was a blacksmith and wheelwright.



LAND,WADDLE

Email: Linda Knowles
Date posted: Tuesday, June 10, 1997

I am researching Joseph LAND, born 6 Feb. 1799 in Penelton Dist. SC and died 18 Apr 1875 in Comanche Co. TX. His wife was Rebecca and their children are: Margaret, Moses, Nancy, Joseph Alexander, William Henry. Joseph Alexander LAND, born 18 May 1830 in Giles County TN married Mary Ann WADDLE in AR. The Sr. LAND was a Baptist minister in TN, AL, GA, AR and TX. Joseph Jr. was also a Baptist minister in GA , AR and TX.



BURROW,HALL,MCMILLION,MCNEESE,SUTTON

Email: Bridgette Cohen
Date posted: Wednesday, June 11, 1997

Seeking information on family of James MCNEESE and his wife Mary MCNEESE of Giles Co, TN. He wrote his will in 1840 and it was probated in 1841 in Giles Co, TN. His children are listed as: Jacob, Nelly MCMILLION, Isaac A., William, John, heirs of Nancy HALL, James, George Washington, Andrew General Jackson MCNEESE, Martha BURROW, and Mary MCNEESE SUTTON (wife of Foster SUTTON). Mary MCNEESE SUTTON and her brother George Washington MCNEESE lived in Marshall County, TN in 1850. George W. was listed in the 1860 Randolph Co, AR census. Mary was dead before 1850 and her husband, Foster SUTTON, died around 1851-52 in Marshall County. Their son, James Franklin SUTTON, settled in Randolph Co, AR by 1860. Will gladly share information.



MCNEESE,MOUNT,NOBLIN,SUTTON,WHEELER

Email: Bridgette Cohen
Date posted: Wednesday, June 11, 1997

Seeking information on the SUTTON and NOBLIN families of Bedford and Marshall Counties, TN. Samuel James NOBLIN b. abt 1805 NC was married to Cecilia b. abt 1810 NC. They had the following children: Cullen W. b. 1828, m. Martha Jane MCNEESE, William b. 1829, m. 1) Celia WHEELER 2) Louvenia MOUNT; Alexander b. 1830; Ann b. 1832, m. James F. SUTTON; Thomas b. 1834; Samuel J. b. 1836; Nancy Ann b. 1840; Frances M. b. 1843; Ezechial P. b. 1845; Benjamin H. b. 1847, all born in Tennessee and all moved to Randolph Co, AR around 1855 except William who stayed in Marshall Co. James F. SUTTON's parents were Foster SUTTON b. 1805 VA and Mary MCNEECE b. 1800-10 TN (dau of James & Mary MCNEECE of Giles Co, TN). They had 6 sons/6 daus; the following children are known: James Franklin SUTTON b. 1828; Martha b. 1832; George b. 1834; Nancy b. 1836; Mary A. b. 1837; William b. 1840; Henry F. b. 1842. Mary died before 1850 and Foster died 1850-52 in Marshall Co, TN. Have lots of information to share. Bridgette Cohen, 959 Misty Glen Dr, Collierville, TN 38017 s_prinz_c@msn.com



MASON,NELSON,UPSHAW

Email: Betty Craft
Date posted: Sunday, June 15, 1997

Searching for African American families of Pulaski and Prospect TN. They migrated with slave owners, as early as 1808. After emancipation they remained in Giles Co., became land owners and established their families. NELSON-Jim, Thomas, Laura, Rachel, Champion MASON-Patsy, Peter, Narcissus UPSHAW-Lucy



GILLAHAN

Email: Nola Gillihan Webster
Date posted: Thursday, June 19, 1997

Searching for any information about John GILLAHAN. He was listed in the 1830 Census living in Giles County Tennesse.



ABERNATHY,BASS,ELDER,LOYD,WORSHAM

Email: Polly Burkeen
Date posted: Friday, June 20, 1997

Looking for information on BASS, LOYD, ELDER, WORSHAM, ABERNATHY families all of Giles Co, Tn



BEARD,HAMILTON,WORSHAM

Email: Kathi Hamilton
Date posted: Saturday, June 21, 1997

Looking for parents of Thomas Michael HAMILTON, born c. 1883 in Giles County, TN. Thomas was married to Edna Mae BEARD, born c. 1886, daughter of Willis L. BEARD, born c. 1840 in Giles County, TN and Mary Marjorie WORSHAM. Willis was the son of Edward G. BEARD, born c. 1816 in TN, and Isabella (nmn)? born c. 1810. Any info on these people is very much appreciated.



RODGERS,ROWE

Email: Mary Ann Jones
Date posted: Saturday, June 21, 1997

RODGERS/ROWE, am looking for any information on Mary Lou RODGERS/ROWE. She was my grandmother, and was born in Giles Co March 10, 1892, she died Aug. 30, 1980 in Bedford co. She married Robert Lee ROWE. Her fathers name was Joseph RODGERS. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Mary



BEACH,SWINFORD

Email: Jo Graf
Date posted: Sunday, June 22, 1997

There is only one SWINFORD family in the US. I am seeking SWINFORD living in SC then moved to Lincoln, McMinn, & McNairy Counties in TN around 1820. Please contact me if you are researching this line. Thanks. John & Phebe SWINFORD, William, Marion, James, Puss(Josephus), Louisa, Rachel, Eliza, Elizabeth, Thomas, Jackson, Julia, Amanda SWINFORD, & James L BEACH he married a SWINFORD in Giles Co.



GIBSON,RILEY

Email: Kevin W. Daniel
Date posted: Sunday, June 22, 1997

GIBSON......Tryon GIBSON, of Giles County, TN, purchased land on Kerr's Creek of Elk River in Lincoln County in 1816. He resided in Lincoln until about 1828 when he was residing in Pike County, MO. He resided in Pike for some time before moving to Southwest MO. Probable children: Isaac, William, Benjamin and Hezikiah. His wife may have been a RILEY. I would like to contact anyone interested in this family.



CALVERT,MERRILL,STINSON,SULLIVAN

Email: Wendell E. Edwards
Date posted: Thursday, June 26, 1997

I am interested in finding any information you may have on Mary Hamilton CALVERT b: 20 Feb 1809 in Giles Co, TN m. Littleton Isbell SULLIVAN1829 in Giles Co, TN. d: 1 Mar 1882 in DeSoto Co, MS. We have no information of her family -- parents, siblings, etc. Also, I am looking for information on Jane Bedford Jincy CALVERT b: 16 Jun 1813 in Bedford Co, TN m:John STINSON 12 Feb 1833 in Giles Co. TN d:17 Apr 1877 Her father was Joseph CALVERT b:1791 and Mary Polly MERRILL b:1794. Who were her brothers and sisters? Also, any other information on her or other ancestors would be appreciated. I would also like any information you may have on her husband John STINSON and his family. I will be glad to exchange other information that I may have.



CLAYTON,SANDUSKY,SNEED,WHITE

Email: Cheryl Curry
Date posted: Thursday, June 26, 1997

SANDUSKY/WHITE.I'm searching for info on: James William SNEED B. Oct. 12, 1855. in Pulaski, Giles TN. Married IsobeL Panther CLAYTON B. Jan. 8, 1859 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, TN. William Pleasant SNEED married in 1898, Pulaski, Giles, TN to Mary Ella SANDUSKY B. Apr. 9, 1878, in Bodenham, Giles, TN. child of Aaron Dutley SANDUSKY married Marilla L. WHITE B. Mar. 18, 1840, Giles Co. TN. son of W.P.S & M.E.S John/Astor Bell SNEED Jan. 21, 1909 in Pulaski, Giles, TN. Any info would be appreciated.



MCGILL

Email: Jim Davis
Date posted: Friday, June 27, 1997

MCGILL. I've found the parents of my Peterson MCGILL! They were Robert & Elizabeth MCGILL. Now, I need to find where they came from and who their parents were. Elizabeth received a land grant (Giles County) from the State of Tennessee in the 1820's, grant number 19256. Is there anyone out there with a resource they could check to see why Elizabeth received this grant? Thanks in advance. Also, for anyone who's interested, I have a web site set up for Tennessee/Alabama border counties. Jim Davis



MCLEOD

Email: Dolly Coulter
Date posted: Saturday, June 28, 1997

Need the father of Coleman C. MCLEOD, wife Eliz. lived in Giles Co , Tenn. Coleman (CC) was born abt 1826 in No Caro. Children John, William, Lucy, Mary. Eliz Wilsford, b. Giles Co Tenn.



MASSEY,POARCH,POWELL

Email: Virginia Hart Poarch
Date posted: Saturday, June 28, 1997

POARCH/PORCH William Carroll Dove married Lucinda Carolyn MASSEY in Giles Co on Dec 18 1848. They had 12 children including Calvin who m Mary Lou POWELL



FLEEMAN,GORDON,LEATH

Researcher: Dolly Coulter
Email: Dolly Coulter
Date posted: Saturday, June 28, 1997

Looking for parents of George Washington FLEEMAN, and brother William,,,born ca 1806 in Georgia. Living in Giles Co. Tenn by 1826 and witnessing a GORDON will. George married Minerva LEATH and William married Nancy LEATH, two sisters. Help!!! George's son listed him as being born in So Carolina, on a later census.



LEATH,SANDUSKY

Email: Dolly Coulter
Date posted: Saturday, June 28, 1997

Loking for proof that Emanuel SANDUSKY died in Giles Co Tenn, ca 1846-1856. He may have been living with his daughter, Catherine Susannah SANDUSKY LEATH, or one of her brothers.....John SANDUSKY, etc.



ANGUS,WILSFORD

Email: Dolly Coulter
Date posted: Saturday, June 28, 1997

Need info on Mary ANGUS who married James WILSFORD in Virg. 1797. Who were her parents? James and Mary were 1st settlers of Giles Co Tenn, in 1802, may have been Lawrence Co. Tenn. Children John, William, Walker, etc.