Queries – 1999 Q2
WEBB
This WEBB family is in the Grundy Co. 1850 Census: Martha, 48, Thomas C 24 (my line), Chesley 20, William E. 18, Jonathan 16, Elizabeth 22, Martha 16,Mary C. (wife of Thomas C.) 20, Delila 2, and Chesley. Is Martha WEBB the widow of Chesley WEBB? They were admitted to Caney Fork Baptist Church in 1828. Who are the parents of Chesley WEBB? Is it Rev. John & Sarah (Byars) WEBB as some researchers believe? Can anyone provide documentation? Any info on this family would be appreciated. I have years of research and family records for most of these people. Will share.
Jean Fruge — 12051 Canal, Willis, TX 77318
Submitted on Mon Jun 28 20:43:11 EDT 1999
SMITH, ERMIE
Thomas SMITH and Mary ERMIE (not sure of spelling) had at least two daughters. One was Julie SMITH b.1824, the other Nancy SMITH also b. 1824. Julie married Jordan SANDERS b. 1814. I am looking for information on Thomas and Mary. It is possible they may have been Cherokee/Catawba mixed descent. Any info. greatly appreciated and thanks in advance!
T. Meeks
eagleheart47 [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jun 26 20:51:24 EDT 1999
SUMMERS
Looking for information on the family of Bazil & Melvina SUMMERS who are in the 1850 census Grundy Co. Is this the son of George & Malinda SUMMERS of NC/Rutherford Co. TN? Was Melvina his second wife (first marr. Tobinah JACOBS)?
LaVerne
mar523 [at] lvcm [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jun 26 14:23:00 EDT 1999
VAUGHN
I am looking for descendents of John George VAUGHN and wife Sarah J. Their youngest child was my gfa Robert Lee VAUGHN b. 1896. His siblings were: Reatha C. b1879; Thomas W. b1883; Rebecka C. b1885; Mary C. b1889, Eliza A. b1893. Robert Lee VAUGHN ran away from home and Tenn. at the age of around 8 years old, and never returned or made contact with his family again. I am trying to find more information about them. Elizabeth Lise Vaughn Avila, 3451 Sierra Vista Ave Glendale, CA 91208
Elizabeth Vaughn Avila — 3451 Sierra Vista Ave., Glendale, CA 91208
MJAvila4 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Jun 17 15:19:10 EDT 1999
GRUETLI-LAAGER
When is the GRUETLI-LAAGER annual picnic? — Jesse K. York
jesse k. york
kjyork [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jun 16 22:42:06 EDT 1999
HENDERSON, GOODSEN, GOODSON, GOODSTON
I’m looking for James William HENDERSON born 1874, from TN. He marr. Annie GOODSON, GOODSEN, GOODSTON. They were in Tracy City, TN 1889 when my Uncle John A. HENDERSON was born. They are of Native American decent, Cherokee/Chickasaw? They had 5 children: John, Ida Belle, Samuel, Otis and Evelyn. Otis HENDERSON my father was b. 1911 and d. 1951. Anyone with any information please email me. Thank you
Nita Henderson
juanita1 [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Jun 15 14:47:57 EDT 1999
PHIPPS, MYERS
I am looking for information on John D. PHIPPS m. Beulah MYERS in 1903. Her dad was Cass MYERS and her mom was called ”Tot”. Cass and Tot also had a Daughter Lilly MYERS who married a GEARY. This is my wife’s family line. Thanks in advance!!!!
T. Meeks
eagleheart47 [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Jun 14 22:01:46 EDT 1999
FULTS, HASKINS, PLES
Nettie Jane FULTS b 1887 Tracy City, seeking information on her parents (James FULTS b 1854 m Catherine HASKINS) and her grandparents (John Henry FULTS m Sally PLES). John Henry FULTS owned a farm in Cove Valley. Nettie Jane’s siblings, all born in Tracy City, are Mary Ann b 1878, Sarah Elizabeth b 1881, Dora Myrtle b 1890, and Commodore b 1884. Nettie Jane and Sarah Elizabeth married brothers, Andrew and James Thomas BEARDEN, in Jefferson, Alabama. Their mother Catherine remarried (not known if divorced or widowed) a JOHNSON and had 5 more children. Any info on th ese FULTS, HASKINS, or PLES families would be much appreciated.
Emily Bearden — P.O. Box 537, Douglasville, GA 30133
MleeSears [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jun 12 13:41:03 EDT 1999
PAXTON, PURCELL
On 1850 Census of Grundy County is Mordicai PAXTON with wife Nancy and 4 children: J.M., W.J., M.M., and M.B.W. Nancy was a PURCELL. They are in Coffee County 1860. Does anyone have any information on these families?
Paul Eichling
pwe [at] crosstel [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Jun 10 23:39:50 EDT 1999
MYERS
MYERS, Robert Soward born abt 1818 Warren Co. Died 1878 near Altamont, Grundy Co. I need to find cemetery or lists of cemeteries during that time frame. Many thanks. Sandra Myers Bellflower
Sandra Myers Bellflower
sfmbellflower [at] charter [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Jun 10 18:08:10 EDT 1999
NUNLEY
Searching for known NUNLEY Cherokee links through this line: Green/Greenberry/ “Tobe: Nunley b. 1815 TN?, settled Warren Co. TN. His brother Jesse NUNLEY b. 1826 known as Gray Feather, Wolf clan. Their father William NUNLEY b. 1774 VA/NC? Cherokee Res? Yadkin River? m. Jean MILLER and d.1858. Also Unk NUNLEY; mother Cherokee, clan possibly Bird or Wolf. Can you help? Thanks!
Jan Nunley — 25 Pomona Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
jnunley [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Jun 10 17:53:59 EDT 1999
LUSK
Seeking information on three LUSK brothers, all born in Herndon, Wyoming Co., VA., sons of Elias LUSK and Elizabeth L. BAILEY. The brothers came to Grundy Co. around 1855. James M. LUSK (b.1820) married Catherine “Kit” SAUNDERS 1861 in Grundy. Matthew B. LUSK (b.1836) married Catherine L. LUSK 1859 in Grundy. Anderson Powell “A.P.” LUSK married Louisa Ann CUNNINGHAM 1857 in Grundy. Any and all information will be appreciated.
Sandy
SWJandLNJ [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Jun 10 13:31:31 EDT 1999
HALL, COUNTS OR COUCH
I am looking for information concerning W.R. HALL who married Minnie COUNTS, or Minnie COUCH. Their daughter Louella HALL, born 1888, was my grandmother. I have heard lots of talk about the Tracy City, TN area. I understand W.R. HALL had a brother named George who was a sheriff in Tazewell, TN. Any information concerning W. R. HALL or his ancestors would be greatly appreciated.
Doris Winkler Hobbs
jhobbs [at] farmerstel [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Jun 10 00:37:26 EDT 1999
ROBERTS
Looking for info on relatives of Isaac Columbus ROBERTS b. Warren Co., TN. 1874. Brothers that I know of were: William Marshall and Jess Roberts. I think he had a sister Mary. I think there might be some relatives in the Altamont area. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Marie Moke — 1601 N, College #90, Ft. Collins, CO 80524
FMoke [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jun 6 09:28:39 EDT 1999
NORTHCUTT
Researching George NORTHCUTT b. ca.1830 Grundy Co., son of Adrian NORTHCUTT. Need info on children, especially Elijah Rogers NORTHCUTT who married Sarah ROGERS or RODGERS
David Northcutt
kingdafyd [at] msn [dot] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jun 2 13:55:33 EDT 1999
MCCULLOUGH, LEVAN , LAYNE
I am looking for any information on the following people. My gg grandparents were Allen G. MCCULLOUGH b. ca 1831, d. ? , married Sarah LAYNE possibly in Grundy Co. in 1858 . Their son James I. MCCULLOUGH b. 1852, marr. 1872 in Grundy Co. to Frances Ann LEVAN b. 1854 in Grundy or Marion Co. James I and Frances moved to Delta Co. TX. Any information appreciated on this line. Myra Piland, Ft. Worth, Texas
MYRA PILAND
JP1952MP [at] AOL [dot] COM
Submitted on Tue Jun 1 19:00:19 EDT 1999
NUNLEY
Seeking information on William NUNLEY, b. 1774 on Cherokee land (Yadkin River, NC? possibly VA?); mother Cherokee; moved to Grundy Co; m. Jean MILLER. Children incl. Greenberry (“Tobe”) NUNLEY b. 1815 and Jesse NUNLEY b. 1826. I am descended from Greenberry thru Jesse Claiborne NUNLEY b. 1853; moved to Fannin Co. GA
Jan Nunley
jnunley [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Jun 1 11:37:49 EDT 1999
PARSONS,GREEN
I’m looking for information on the PARSONS family. They came from N.C. Had Cherokee back ground. Married GREEN family.
Gary
gsweetone [at] mindspring [dot] com
Submitted on Mon May 31 21:04:18 EDT 1999
DUNN,CAMPBELL
Is there anyone who has the Coffee and Grundy county census for 1850, 1860, 1870,or 1880?. I am looking for District 7 Coffee County and Grundy Co. District 2. Family Names include Woodville A DUNN, Nancy CAMPBELL, AND Joseph G DUNN. Many Thanks For any help I can get.
Norris N Dunn
ndunn [at] quiknet [dot] com
Submitted on Thu May 27 00:39:45 EDT 1999
ADAMS
Looking for any information on William G. ADAMS, father of James Campbell ADAMS. He moved to Grundy Co. sometime before 1856, from Pitt Co, NC. He was married to Mary “unknown” and she was supposedly Cherokee, also from NC. Any information will be greatly appreciated, as I have hit a dead end here. Thank you! 🙂
jennifer
DANKjen [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat May 22 15:33:17 EDT 1999
JOHN W. ORANGE
Looking for the family of John W. ORANGE born 1839 in Prussia, Germany. Died in Grundy County 1903. Married Nancy Jane LOCKHART in 1863. Children were Alvin L., W. S., James H., Fred, Alice, Lillie, Samuel, Barney, Mary, Nannie and John Curry ORANGE.
Cheryl Everett
CEve965470 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon May 17 11:00:32 EDT 1999
BOULDIN – PHILLIPS
James BOULDIN married Minnie Lee Candace PHILLIPS 1901 in Coffee Co., TN. Shortly after marriage they moved to Tracy City, Grundy County. Their children are: (1) Ike Houston b. 1903 (2) Ernest b. abt 1905 (3) Bessie b. abt 1908. The mother, Minnie Lee, was b. 1876 d. 1948 in Tracy City. Looking for descendants, glad to trade information.
Ray Speck — 1823 Auburndale Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405
rspeck [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Sun May 16 00:22:34 EDT 1999
MEEKS
I am looking for information about Thomas Jefferson MEEKS b. c. 1863, d. 1907 in Oklahoma. His sister, Ellen MEEKS also moved to Oklahoma and lived and died there. Their dad was John W. ”Crip-John” MEEKS and their mom was Mary ”Polly” COPE. Their great grandpa was listed with the TN Cherokee agency records pre-Trail of Tears 1800-1838. My dad was told that they had moved to Oklahoma to live with relatives on the Reservation. Any help would be greatly appreciated as we are trying to contact long lost relatives. Thanks in advance. Tim Meeks
Tim Meeks
eagleheart47 [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Sun May 16 00:22:34 EDT 1999
BYARS, MORGAN, NIX, TEAGUE
Looking for relatives of John W. BYARS b. 1815, Ala, d. 1872 Tracy City, Grundy Co, m. Sarah J. MORGAN b. 1844 Ala, died 1903 Tracy City. Their son Joab BYARS 1867-1931 Grundy Co, m. Minda TEAGUE. Joab’s daughter Nina Mae BYARS m. Luther Greenberry NIX 1 907-1963. They had 5 children. Believe John W. BYARS was married twice and is our relative.
Glenda Suit — 3060 Blackhills drive, Boise, ID 83709
suit [at] micron [dot] net
Submitted on Wed May 5 01:49:07 EDT 1999
REED/REID/GILLIAM
Looking for Isaac REID/REED of Grundy, TN married to ? His daughter Nancy REID/REED born 1 apr 1812 Grundy, TN. Married Harris GILLIAM abt 1830 Grundy, TN. Need anything on Isaac , his wife and children.
Cathy Robbins
gennut [at] ncplus [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Apr 26 20:52:18 EDT 1999
WOOTEN, PITTS
Looking for ancestors or siblings of Elizabeth Betsey WOOTEN, b. 1833, m. William “Billy” PITTS 1855, d. 1906. Reputedly born in Grundy County. Moved to Smith, then DeKalb, Cannon, and finally Maury County.
Monty Pitts
FindPitts [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Apr 26 16:32:48 EDT 1999
LAWSON GROSS
Seeking information on the GROSS family of Grundy County. My g. g.father was Lawson GROSS. His son John GROSS married Sarah WHITMAN. Lawson’s grandson was Beecher Earl GROSS who married Lydia MOFFIT. If you have any information I would greatly apprecitate help with this line.
Jeff Gross — 819 JOHN STREET, CRESTLINE, OH 44827
BUGGYMAN2 [at] YAHOO [dot] COM
Submitted on Fri Apr 23 11:42:27 EDT 1999
CAMPBELL-MYERS
Seeking Proof of parentage of Hardy Albert “Bird” CAMPBELL born 1824 Warren Co., TN and wife Martha Elizabeth CAMPBELL born 1826 TN. They wed 1844 Warren Co., TN and had witnesses Jake & Criss MYERS.
Wanda Muncey Gant — 562 Gant Hollow Lane, McMinnville, TN 37110-4676
Gant [at] BLomand [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Apr 22 21:57:35 EDT 1999
CLARK’S BRIDGE, SARTAIN
According to court records in 1841, my ancestor James R. SARTAIN lived “on Elk River, four miles above Clark’s Bridge.” Can anyone tell me the location of Clark’s bridge? Does it still exist today? Also, an unimproved road that intersects with Burrows Cove Road, along the Elk River, is named “Red Sartain Road.” Does anyone know the origin of that name?
Reiley Kidd
ReileyKidd [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Apr 22 15:24:37 EDT 1999
MYERS, COULSON
Seeking information on my gg-grandfather Robert Soward MYERS, b. early 1800s, m. to Sarah Jane COULSON. They had two sons, William E. MYERS (descendants in Hillsboro and Coffee Co. TN) and Thomas Jefferson MYERS (descendants in Grundy Co. TN). Where/when was Soward MYERS born? Died? Buried? Who were his parents? Any info appreciated. Will share my research.
Pat Berges — 1620 Stephanie Lane, Lakeland, FL 33813
eljefe [at] gte [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Apr 18 14:41:41 EDT 1999
FULTS, MCCLURE
Am looking for the parents of Sallie FULTS, born 1854 in Grundy Co. She married James McCLURE, who served in Turney’s 1st Tennessee Regiment, Co A. Family tradition says the name is spelled FULTZ, but can find no record of that. Any help you can give wou ld be appreciated.
Nina Mohr Christmas — 1603 Bear Bottom Dr, Wharton, TX 77488
nina [at] wcnet [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Apr 18 13:36:49 EDT 1999
SANDERS
Trying to find info on Meredith Wade Hill SANDERS b. 1847, married Jennie LOWRY (b. 1861). Both of Summitville(?).
sanders, john r
janos1 [at] freewwweb [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Apr 18 11:13:59 EDT 1999
TEAGUE
Searching for information on: Deofolis/Dolphus/Dolfus/Doll/Dolf TEAGUE b. ca 1849 in TN d. 1897 in mine accident Marion Co. TN. He married: Hannah Jane O’NEAL b. 1849 GA. I would especially like parents, siblings and origin of Dolphus TEAGUE. His children were: Mollie (1883-1947) m. J.B. LEVAN; James David (1888-1946) m. Lula GRIFFITH; Ellen (b. ca. 1880) m. 1/Charles CHADWICK 2/ — STRODER/STROTER.
William L. Levan — 800 Valleyview Rd., #C-34, Pelham, AL 35124
link_levan [at] pipeline [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Apr 17 22:07:59 EDT 1999
LEVAN, WALKER
Interested in LEVAN/LeVAN of Grundy/Warren Co. TN & their origins. Benjamin LEVAN b:1775-1782 in ? (probably in PA/VA/NC) recorded land in Warren Co in 1807, on census 810, tax records 1820s, left a will in Grundy co with probate from 1848-1864. He married Fanny A. of SC. LDS lists marriage as 1812 but their first child Jane LEVAN was born ca. 1804. Son James Benjamin LEVAN b. ca 1808 marr. Margaret “Polly” WALKER and lived in Warren until 1844 when it became Grundy Co. After 1850s they were in Marion Co., TN. Any information appreciated. Willing to share.
William L Levan — 800 Valleyview Rd., #C-34, Pelham, AL 35124
link_levan [at] pipeline [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Apr 17 21:37:15 EDT 1999
HARRIS
Seek info on Mattie Ellen Elizabeth HARRIS b. 1881 Tracy City, Grundy Co. d. 1950 in Greenhaw Franklin Co. Married to John HILL (1870-1919). Thank you.
al hill
snapcarmichael [at] mindspring [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Apr 16 14:16:41 EDT 1999
BOX, KIRKENDAL, MANIS, HARRIS
I am looking for info on my husband’s ggg grandfather, William Pinkey BOX, and any family members. William Pinkey BOX m Martha unknown. She was b 1818 in SC. Wm & Martha BOX’s children were Martha, Pleasant, and Lydia. Martha Elizabeth BOX b 1844 in Battle Creek, Marion Co. TN m Rufus MANIS. Children: John, Alfred and George MANIS. Martha and Samuel Newton GILLIAM had a son, William Wiley Gilliam BOX that took the BOX name. Pleasant/Pleaz Eastly BOX b 1854 Marion Co. m. Mary Elizabeth KIRKENDALL. Children: Lizzie, Liddie, LouEllen (b. Memphis 1878), Laura, Dailey, Pleasant, Nora, James David and Violet KIRKENDALL. Lydia Margaret BOX b 1858 Marion Co. m David C. HARRIS. Children: Martha, Mary L, Sarah, George, Armeda, Tennie, Pleasant, Robert, Mahaley , Comfort, and Maxie L. HARRIS. I would sincerely appreciate hearing from anyone with possible leads or info.
Joanne Rich
jrich [at] rapfire [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Apr 15 00:06:09 EDT 1999
DYKES, MYERS, TATE
Looking for info on Casper MYERS born around 1800, son of Abigail (last name unknown) who was born in VA around 1773. 1st wife Mary M HOWARD, 2nd wife Nancy who was born around 1814, place unknown. Children of Casper and Nancy were Rachel, Casper (b. 18 37) and Delitha (b. 1847). Rachel MYERS (1833-1919) m. James Layfette TATE 1855 Grundy Co. She d. 1919 in Petersburg TN. Sarah Dykes daughter of John and Dolly was born in GA and married John J. TATE, born in TN date unknown. John and Sarah TATE had: James Layfette (b. 1836 GA?); Andrew Jackson (b. 1832); John S. (b. 1834). James Layfette and Rachel TATE were in the 1850 and 1860 Grundy Co census but in Lincoln Co. 1870, Need help filling in the blanks and going back further.
Peggy Sue Coleman
peggy [dot] coleman [at] worldnet [dot] att [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Apr 6 22:12:29 EDT 1999
POSEY
Looking for info on Ben POSEY. In 1844 when Grundy County was organized, the new boundary line for Marion Co. was moved. As a reference point, it says the line runs 600 yards west of Ben POSEY’s. I can’t find Ben POSEY on any 1830 or 1840 Marion Co census or the 1836 tax list. Does anyone have the Grundy Co. 1840 Census? Does it list POSEY? Your help greatly appreciated.
Chris Gass
cgass [at] tn [dot] nrcs [dot] usda [dot] gov
Submitted on Mon Apr 5 16:24:00 EDT 1999
VAUGHN – STREET – MEEKS
Looking for information on James VAUGHN b. 1874. He married (1) Lannie STREET in 1900, (2) Mary MEEKS in 1910. Both marr. in Grundy Co. Does anyone know the name of James VAUGHN’S parents? I think they may have been in the Grundy/Warren Co. TN area. Ella VAUGHN, dau. of James VAUGHN married Isham B. DYKES after the death of his first wife Lettie SHADRICK.
Linda (Dykes) Hubbard
kybriar [at] ameritech [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Apr 3 17:52:12 EST 1999
FULTS – DYKES
Need information on these names found in Bible of Lige & Elvira (FULTS) DYKES. W. C. FULTS, father of Elvira FULTS, (b. 1856); Sara FULTS, mother of Elvira FULTS (1862-1926); W J (or T) FULTS (b. 1880); Liza Jane FULTS (b. 1882); Mamie FULTS (b. 1886); Elmer FULTS (b. 1884); Elvira FULTS (b. 1890); William Dallas, son of Bailey FULTS (b. 1919); Bailey FULTS (b. 1897); Noah FULTS (b. 1895); Susanne FULTS (B. 1892). Lige DYKES raised Carl W. BROWN, son of Carrie FULTS. He and Elvira were married in 1912. His parents were Isham and Lettie (SHADRICK) DYKES.
Linda (Dykes) Hubbard
kybriar [at] ameritech [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Apr 3 17:43:28 EST 1999
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