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KEGLEY, HALE
I am looking for geneology information on “Magnolia HALE”. She was born in Rogersville, TN. April 13,1876. She is my g.grandmother and is said to be half to fullblood Cherokee Indian. Her mother is said to be Ella KEGLEY. I would appreciate any further information.
Stephanie Markmann — P.O. Box 654, Bullard, TX 75757
Submitted on Thu Jul 30 20:11:51 EDT 1998

RICHARDS, HUBBARD
Info on Michael Richards b 1783, wife Charity Hubbard b 1793, son Stephen b 1817, his wife Elizabeth Weddle, their son William Winfield Richards. William is my great grandfather on my dads side.
Glenda Kessler — 6574 Ivy Lane, San Jose, CA 95129
Submitted on Thu Jul 30 10:56:10 EDT 1998

HENSON
HENSON Marion Delaney left Morristown Tenn. about 1890? He had a wife HENSON elezabeth [GIBBIONS}MAIDIN NAME 1son elbert L HENSON,4 daughter,eva WRIGHT meddie RAMSEY,lizzie NUNN? emare FLIPIN. MY query is who were parents of Marion D HENSON, M.ELIZABETH and ELBERT wife Lou HENSON MAIDIN [BELL], THEY came to Cross-cut Texas. THANKS for any help
FRED HENSON
Submitted on Wed Jul 29 02:06:00 EDT 1998

MANES, MANIS
MANES, MANIS family of East TN. I have info back to Seth. I am interested in exchanging info on his ancestors. Also would like to exchange info on children listed in John Manis will dated Sept 15,1855 in Hawkins Co. Rhoda, Sarah, Lathan, and Amanda were the children of Arthur Manis who married Annalize Berry and 2nd Jackson Lawson.
Annette Seals — 3755 Halifax Cr., Morristown, , TN 37813
Submitted on Mon Jul 27 18:23:19 EDT 1998

LEVY
Would appreciate any info on Mary Ellen LEVY,daughter of Orlando Lionel Levy and Catherine BOWERS. Mary Ellen LEVY: Born 6 April 1863 in Rogersville. Orlando Lionel LEVY: Born Nov 1822 in Rogersville. Thanking you in advance
Thomas Bean
Submitted on Sun Jul 26 15:45:47 EDT 1998

BOYKIN, LANE, MOORE
Searching for burial site of William Osborne BOYKIN, b. 8 Nov 1831,Hawkins Co., TN, d. 17 Nov 1882 Rutherford Co., TN. Wife 1 MarthaIrene LANE B. 13 Jul 1834 Madison Co., d. 1866-1869 Madison Co., TN.Need date of death and site of Maria MOORE, mother of WO Boykin, B.abt 1810 Marshall Co., TN, d. abt 1869 Madison Co. She was wife ofJohn Burwell Boykin.
Phil Di Matteo
Submitted on Sun Jul 26 13:48:17 EDT 1998

BAXTER, SMITH
I would like to correspond with anyone knowing about a Theodore BAXTER, 1902-1968 listed in the Cemetery Book for Hawkins County. Also looking for the marriage record, and SMITH family of my great grandmother, Elizabeth (Betsey) SMITH, b. February 22, 1832. m J.M. BAXTER, living at p.o. War Gap Hawkins Co. in 1860 ,1870 Census. Children: Alvin C, b abt 1855, Eliza, Jessee, Adelia, Jim, Robert, Mary Lee(Mollie) and Joseph (Kit)
Mary Ishmael
Submitted on Sat Jul 25 21:34:57 EDT 1998

MOORE
MOORE,Abraham b Nov 1833 in Hawkins Co. M Elizabeth A. Ford. Moved to Monroe Co.Ky
Debbie Coulter
Submitted on Fri Jul 24 18:28:07 EDT 1998

PECK, JONES
Jessie A. PECK married Theodosia JONES, need any info. on them.
Harris, Lori
Submitted on Fri Jul 24 18:09:00 EDT 1998

MARSHALL
We are looking for a John Marshall who married a Caroline, in Hawkins Co. and had a son named Venoy Marshall.
Dawn Pruitt — 2026 Hall Street, Lafayette, IN 47904
Submitted on Thu Jul 23 22:29:27 EDT 1998

SMITH
Looking for info on the family of Alexander SMITH. He also had a son named Alexander, b. @ 1793 in Hawkins County. Alexander, Jr. married a second wife in 1833. Who was his first wife? He might have had a daughter named Elizabeth from the first wife. This Elizabeth married George Washington PATTERSON in Hawkins County @ 1834. Was this family part Cherokee?
Doug Powers — 270 Apple Tree Ct., Apt. C, Columbia, MO 65203
Submitted on Wed Jul 22 18:21:17 EDT 1998

HAMILTON
I am looking for ANY INFORMATION ON ANY HAMILTON’S LISTED BELOW: I am looking for Benjamin Hamilton who married Susanna “Moonglow” Hurst in TN. Benjamin was born in 1761 in Hawkins Co. I was wondering if anyone had any knowledgeable proof if Benjamin had any other siblings. I have that Benjamin is the son of Thomas Hamilton and Ester Sampson. They had 6 sons: Robert, Richard, James, Thomas, Benjamin and Samuel. Roberts will is listed in the Hawkins Co. list of wills. If anyone has any info please contact me by email. Thanks, Deanna Levito
Deanna Levito
Submitted on Wed Jul 22 15:03:20 EDT 1998

TAYLOR
Looking for information on Penddleton Taylor who came to Tennessee from North Carolina. Was married to a Catherine, no last name or dates available. Had son named Minor ClintTaylor who married Barshaba Rippeto/Rippetoe in Hawkins County in 1847 or 48. Barsheba was born in Tennessee in 1832 and might have been Cherokee Indian. Minor Clint was a school teacher and they migrated North to Owsley County, Ky. Anyone with information on any of this family please contact me. Will be happy to pay for valid information. Thank you, Pat in Florida
Patricia Newton, Brown
Submitted on Wed Jul 22 11:31:42 EDT 1998

BROTHERTON, STILL
Looking for information on John STILL. He had a daughter named Ruby Alice. She married Roy Tyler BROTHERTON. I am unsure of the dates of birth and death. Does anyone know these people or think they might know someone who does? I’d really like to find out more about them. I will share information.
Donna Lee
Submitted on Tue Jul 21 20:46:57 EDT 1998

HENARD, STILL, ISENBERG
Researching HENARD, STILL, ISENBERG. Abraham STILL from Wise County, VA married Martha ISENBERG. They had 9 children. They lived in Hawkins County. I would appreciate any help on these families. These families are also related to BROTHERTONS. I have other information on these families, too.
Donna Lee
Submitted on Tue Jul 21 20:41:18 EDT 1998

SURGUINE
Looking for information regarding Major James E. Surguine who founded Surgoinsville. Especially looking for information regarding his parents and his military service record.
C Surguine Hamilton
Submitted on Tue Jul 21 19:45:02 EDT 1998

STEWART
Searching for info. on my grandmother, Julia Charlotte STEWART, she always told us she was full blooded CHEROKEE INDIAN. She was bornSept. 8, 1882, in Hawkins County, TN., married Robert Lee SELF, May 8, 1904, in Persia, TN. Would like to locate name of Julia’s parents.
Betty Self
Submitted on Mon Jul 20 18:51:38 EDT 1998

BAILEY
My Thomas BAILEY 1813 Hawkins Co TN. His parents were Carr BAILEY and unknown woman. Anyone know who she was? Carr’s parents were William “Flea Buck” BAILEY and Isabell BENSON
Phil Hirl
Submitted on Mon Jul 20 15:33:24 EDT 1998

MORELOCK
Yancy MORELOCK, (James Y.), born @1814 in Hawkins or Greene Co. We think he died after 1890, but don’t know when or where he is buried. First wife was Winnie Light, d.1903, second wife Anna Cooper, died @1920. Would be glad to trade info. Brenda
Brenda Curtis
Submitted on Sat Jul 18 21:06:21 EDT 1998

BUSSELL, HARRISON
BUSSELL, Sarah married to HARRISON, James L. Tracing lineage back foreither. My mother, their daughter, thought James Harrison’s fatherwas called Burem, but I have been unable to find that in research.
Bette Morse
Submitted on Fri Jul 17 16:34:17 EDT 1998

HECK, LONG, MANOR, MANIS
Looking for known ancestors of Susan MANOR or MANIS, and Nancy J. LONG, wives of John Wesley HECK. Both women are believed to have been born in Hawkins Co., TN.
Jay L. Hallaron
Submitted on Fri Jul 17 14:53:52 EDT 1998

CARRIGER, WARD, STOVER, BOWERS, WILLIAMS, CROW, MORRELL, MURRY, DRAKE
Each of these pioneer familys were in Carter County, Tennessee in late 1700’s. Have information on many lines and many descendants.
Raven
Submitted on Fri Jul 17 00:08:47 EDT 1998

ALVIS, LONG
David Charles LONG (1881-1971)of Grainger County md Leva Lee ALVIS (1889-1963), d/o John M. ALVIS (of Hawkins County) and Ruth G. PARROTT in 1908 in Lee Co., VA. Their Children were: Ernest b. 1909 David b. ca. 1911, Margaret V. b. ca 1913, Gwendolyn b. ca 1915, James J. b. ca. 1919, Lee b. ca 1920 and Thomas b. after 1920. I would like to make contact with anyone who can give me more information about this family that left Hawkins County and went to Lee Co. VA.
Hallie Garner
Submitted on Thu Jul 16 22:47:03 EDT 1998

LAWSON, POTTS
looking for my Cherokee heritage. my great-grandfather was Wiley Preston Lawson b.6-12-1856 d.2-16-1926 (son of Hodge Calloway Lawson and Elizabeth Lawson)m(1)Lydia Ann Fields m(2)Frances Ann Rebecca Potts b.8-28-1872 d.6-28-1954 (dau. of Thomas Benjamin Potts and Mary Jane Spitzer). I believe they were from Hawkins Co.TN before moving to MO any information is helpful. I also heard there may be some Shawnee heritage as well. Thanks!
Heather
Submitted on Thu Jul 16 16:40:42 EDT 1998

MCANALLY, WHITE
James Marion McANALLY b Sept 22,1852, mar AnnMariah WHITE on April 15, 1871. Looking for James Marion McANALLY’s Parents, brothers, sisters, etc. He & AnnMariah left TN (They were in Hawkins, Jefferson Co’s) in 1875 and migrated to Burnet Co, TX.
Jeanie Hardin
Submitted on Thu Jul 16 15:37:57 EDT 1998

NELSON
Civil War The said DAVID NELSON served as a private 1st TN CO. B. He was captured in Petersburg, VA, 4-4 1865. Held in Ft. Delaware Prison Division 8. And was released 5-7-1865. I am needing to know if this David NELSON is the son of DAVID and JEMIMA NELSON of Hawkins Cnty. TN. His siblings were, ODOM, MARARET, MERINDA, MARTHA, ENOCH, and MARY ANN.
Kathy M Johnson
Submitted on Thu Jul 16 10:14:19 EDT 1998

WEBSTER
Would like to share info with anyone working on John “Jake” Webster line in Hawkins County.Also interested to find out about Haratio Webster.Thanks,Alan
Alan T Starnes
Submitted on Thu Jul 16 08:36:44 EDT 1998

CHESNUTT,SMITH
Looking for info on Mary “Polly” Chesnutt b:abt 1790 who married Joshua Smith before 1812.They live in Hawkins County.I’m interested in any Chesnutt material that you might have to share.”Polly” is a ggrandparent who i know nothing about Thanks,Alan
Alan T Starnes
Submitted on Thu Jul 16 08:31:52 EDT 1998

COOK
J.P. COOK & wife Melvina(WRIGHT) were in Green or Hawkins cira 1900. Need any info on them. They had several children. Thanks
Arletta Reith — 2900 Apperson 298, Kokomo,, IN 46901
Submitted on Tue Jul 14 22:28:28 EDT 1998

GRIDER
GRIDER, Frank “F.J.”: F.J. Grider was my g-g grandfather;he was married to Cordelia Allen, daughter of James and Lucinda Wolfe Allen. He was born June 21,1875, but I’m not sure where. His mother’s name was Elizabeth Ann. She had two children with her first husband-Martha ? Trent, and Bob ? I don’t know what her maiden name or first married name was. Her first husband died around 1870 and she remarried a Grider. They had several children, including Frank and Dasie who married Mose McGinnes. Frank lived in Hancock or Grainger Co. with Cordie and had 4 children: Hobart, Blanche, Beulah, and Mae. He died in 1919. Does anyone know his father’s name? He was born in NC, and moved to TN. Also need Elizabeth’s maiden name. If anyone knows anything of the Griders, please e-mail me.
Sherry Sutton
Submitted on Tue Jul 14 01:38:57 EDT 1998

ROBERTS
ROBERTS, Jonathan — Does anyone have any information on this person whose will was filed in Hawkins County in 1789. It was witnessed by John Roberts (my ancestor who lived in Greene Co.), Moses Dodson (married Sarah Roberts), and William Mooney. His wife, Phebe, is the only person mentioned. I have never been able to find a probate record. I would most appreciate any clue to this person.
June Buller
Submitted on Mon Jul 13 21:17:03 EDT 1998

MCCANN, BISHOP, WILSON
I hope to contact descendants of MICHAEL McCANN and MARY BISHOP. both born in Hawkins County, Tn…….. HE was born 30 Aug 1788 ~ died 19 Dec. 1829, Hawkins County….. I don’t have his parents, siblings etc…. She was born 7 Dec. 1789 to Joseph and Elizabeth (Wilson) Bishop, and died 1840-47 Blount county, AL………. It is believed she left Hawkins County shortly after Michael died…… I would very much like to find information on their children, I have that they had 10 children including Joseph D. McCann and Samuel McCann NFI…. I would be thrilled to hear from ancestors. Thanking you in advance, Linda
LINDA DEBORD BISHOP
Submitted on Mon Jul 13 19:22:37 EDT 1998

NELSON
I am doing research on the David NELSON line. Children are Odom, Mirinda, Margaret, Martha, David, Enoch Cox and Mary. I recently came across a Mary Nelson married to Charles McNight in 1867. If anyone knows about these people please contact me. Other surnames are: KLEPPER, SMILEY, HELTON, WINNEGER, BARKER.
Kathy M Johnson — 2101 S Spring Valley Rd, Junction City, KS 66441
Submitted on Sun Jul 12 12:19:35 EDT 1998

MYERS, GARDNER
Looking for info on ancestors of Anna (Myers) Gardner. b. 1814, d. 1896. Her father was Henry Myers. Also looking for any info on parents of William Myers and Hettie (Jones) Myers. Will share info.
Julia Harrison
Submitted on Sun Jul 12 10:46:03 EDT 1998

ANDERSON
Researching Amos ANDERSON in Hawkins Co., TN. Would very muchappreciate ANY information, no matter how little. Thank you for yourtime and effort.
Linda HOLMAN Swansson
Submitted on Sat Jul 11 16:21:49 EDT 1998

WEBSTER
Looking for info about Horatio WEBSTER b:abt 1790 in NC and his wife Elizabeth b:abt 1795 in TN.They lived in Hawkins Co,TN and appear on the census.I would like to have info on their children,parents or anything else you might have.Thanks,Alan
Alan T Starnes
Submitted on Fri Jul 10 20:27:42 EDT 1998

HOLLAND
Sarah HOLLAND appears in the 1840 Hawkins census. She was between 70-80 years old. 3 other Holland households also appear: Leonard Holland, John Holland (my GG Grandfather) and Nathaniel Holand. I am trying to find 1)the husband of Sarah – does he show up in earlier censuses from 1820-30? 2)how far back do Hollands appear in the Hawkins census? 3)are John, Leonard and Nathaniel brothers? Help with the census info would especially be appreciated.
Steve Hollen
Submitted on Fri Jul 10 13:08:13 EDT 1998

DANIEL, JEFFERIES
Looking for information on a John Daniel, he married a woman by the name of Mary Jefferies in Dec.1842, granger county, They had two daughters born tennesee, a martha and a melivina, then they later moved to benton county , ark, hico township and ball township, there they had children by the name of John, james, henry, rachell eveline, nancy and a Daniel payton daniel, Any information on this line would be appreciated, thank you vickie lomon, email me at lomon [at] junct [dot] com or Vickie Lomon — p.o,. box 144, Big Cabin, OK 74332
Submitted on Thu Jul 9 02:50:17 EDT 1998

LAWSON, POTTS
Any information relating to Wiley P. Lawson or Francis Ann RebeccaPotts would be greatly appreciated! I only know that they are mygreatgrandparents originally from Tenn. and moved to Missouri to getmarried. It is also rumored that Wiley was previously married andthat there is no record of divorce. Thanx! 🙂
Heather
Submitted on Wed Jul 8 16:31:55 EDT 1998

WILLIAMS, SIMMONS
I am looking for data on Aaron Crawford Williams, b. about 1787 in Hawkins Co. May be the son of James Aaron Williams. Marr. Nancy Simmons, dau. of James Simmmons, Jr. and Elizabeth Gillenwters. Had children: James, Louise, John, Matilda,Lucinda, Elizabeth, Rachel, Nancy, Mary. Moved to MO aft. 1821.
Jean Deal
Submitted on Tue Jul 7 19:34:17 EDT 1998

ROBINSON, GILLENWATER
Looking for a Powel ROBINSON (ROBBERSON) born 17 Mar 1822, married Minerva GILLENWATER born 21 Feb 1829, on 4 Sep 1848. She died in Hawkins Co. Would like to know where buried and both of their parents. Anyother info would be appreciated! Millie
Millie Conrad
Submitted on Tue Jul 7 16:09:16 EDT 1998

ROUTH, SMITH
Seeking information on John C. ROUTH b. 1827 Grainger Co or Hawkins Co TN, d. 1873 Polk Co MO; son of Jacob ROUTH (1795-1835); m. Mary SMITH b. 1830 IL, d. 1907 MO. Siblings: William ROUTH (1817); Francis ROUTH (1822); Jacob ROUTH (1825) m. Caroline Susan SMITH; Isaac Jackman ROUTH (1828). Any information greatly appreciated.
Joyce (Routh) Willhoit — 4500 North Askew Ave., Kansas City, MO 64117
Submitted on Sun Jul 5 06:45:57 EDT 1998

RIPPETO, TAYLOR
I am looking for ancestors Barsha or Barshaba RIPPETO who was supposed to be a full blooded Cherokee ,married Minor Clint TAYLOR in Hawkins County, Tn. in 1848. They moved to Eastern Kentucky in or near Estill County. Any information on either would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Patricia Newton, Brown
Patricia Newton, Brown — 1201 Walt Williams Rd., Lakeland, FL 33809-4616
Submitted on Fri Jul 3 22:08:47 EDT 1998

TAYLOR, CONNER
Searching TAYLOR in Hawkins Co., TN. Information on these families or Any Taylors in Hawkins County 1790’s – 1860’s would be appreciated! Thomas TAYLOR d.abt.1813 1st wife Anna CAMPBELL, second wife “C.” unknown last name. 6 children: John, James, Thomas Jr., Wilson, Rebecca, and Ann. They were members of New Providence Presbyterian Church. Harvey TAYLOR b.abt1815 d.5/11/1900 married Mary (Polly) CONNER 8 children: John, Susan, James P., Thomas, Arthur, Daniel, William H., and Frank M. All but Frank born in Hawkins Co. Lived @ New Canton, TN; Migrated to KY in 1860-1861
Tim Taylor
Submitted on Thu Jul 2 22:47:15 EDT 1998

LIGHT
I am seeking family connections for Timothy LIGHT born in Hawkins County in 1826. He enlisted in the War with Mexico in the company of Henry S. LIGHT. Following discharge, he boarded with Timothy Munsey, Sullivan Co. He married Susan Amanda DYKES 1851 in Crawford Co. Missouri. Timothy died in 1864, a Union Soldier, in Brownsville Hospital, Texas.
Diane Bell
Submitted on Thu Jul 2 19:47:09 EDT 1998

LEE
JOE LEE WAS MARRIED TO NANCY McCOY ON 4/29/1884 IN HAWKINS COUNTY,TN. TWO CHILDREN WERE BORN, DREW AND AUGUSTA (GUSTY)LEE. MOVED TO TEXAS TO TEXAS WITH JOE LEE AROUND 1890. I AM LOOKING FOR MARRIAGE RECORDS OR IF THE CHEROKEE OFFICE MY KNOW ANY MORE ABOUT MY GREAT,GREAT GRANDFATHER. I BELIEVE HE SETTLED AROUND FT.WORTH TEXAS. COULD YOU PLEASE HELP ME IN THIS MATTER? I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT. THANK YOU GLENDA FRANTZ-CHAPMAN P.O. BOX 8743 LONGVIEW, TEXAS 75607-8743
GLENDA F. CHAPMAN — P.O. BOX 8743, LONGVIEW, TX 75607
Submitted on Thu Jul 2 15:01:23 EDT 1998

EDEN
Mary Callie EDEN b 8 18 1886 in Hawkins Co to George and Vestie Gallahon Eden. In early Aug 1906/07 in Middlesboro,KY, Callie, as she was known, married my grand father Alvis Lindsay Childress of the Campbell Co. TN community of Well Springs. She died on 2 13 1962 and is buried with her husband in the Well Springs Cemetery. I would like to contact any relatives who may be able to share regarding her ancestors. I am not sure that her name is spelled as I listed it as it may have an “s” on the end. Thanks Dr. Jay Childress
Joseph H Childress — 3831 South Lake Blvd, Knoxville, TN 27920
Submitted on Thu Jul 2 14:00:44 EDT 1998

SHELBY
There are some records showing that Sheriff Thomas SHELBY was in Hawkins county TN…we cant find a marriage, a will, or anthing to show his family for certain…he was son of John SHELBY SR and brother to John SHELBY JR…they were all connected to BRIGHAMS, LOONEYS & BRUNSONS….can anyone help??? time period is late 1700s to early 1800s.
Johnnie M. Johnson
Submitted on Wed Jul 1 15:29:55 EDT 1998

JOHNSON, THOMAS
Looking for information on James “Jimmy” JOHNSON, 2nd husband of Susan THOMAS, maiden name unknown. Jimmy was father of Andrew Jackson JOHNSON b. 6/14/73, and came with him to Barren Co. KY. Jimmy was a Baptist preacher, and was blind in one eye due to a childhood injury. Interested in his birth, marriage and death dates, Susan Thomas’ maiden name, and any information on either of their parents. Jimmy is my gggf. Thank you for any information you can provide.
Jeff Moran — 1037 N. Gibson, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Submitted on Wed Jul 1 13:16:08 EDT 1998