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WOODS, GAMMONS
Searching for information on my g-g-g-grandparents, Montgomery and Martha WOODS. Martha’s former name is not known to me. They lived in the Hawkins County area and appear on the Federal census of 1850. Listed as living in the household at the time were: Montgomery, 45; Martha, 37; Susan, 12 (my g-g-grandmother); Sarah, 10; George, 8; Martha, 4; and Kitturah, 2. Montgomery was listed as a farmer and they lived in District 10 of Hawkins County. Martha was believed to be of Cherokee descent. Susan WOODS married Isaiah GAMMONS in 1862 at Rogersville, TN. Any information on any of these people will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for posting this query. Harold Wayne HIGGINS.
Harold Wayne Higgins
Submitted on Mon Jun 29 23:26:20 EDT 1998

LINKOUS, BRADLEY
Looking for info on any of the following: Floyd LINKOUS who was married to Janie BRADLEY, or any of their children: Rachael Francis LINKOUS b. 10/20/1876 who married A.J. Johnson and moved to KY; George LINKOUS; Milum LINKOUS; Bartholomew “Barney” LINKOUS; Robert LINKOUS; Clay LINKOUS, who married a woman named Danah and lived near Knoxville, TN; or Maggie LINKOUS who married Will Spears.
Jeff Moran — 1037 N. Gibson, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Submitted on Mon Jun 29 18:23:23 EDT 1998

BROOKS. ANDERSON, WILSON
Am Researching Noah Anderson Born Approx. 1810 to 1825. His daughter Vianna was my great grandmother. Alfred and MAry Brooks whose daughter was my grandmother Mattie Paralee Brooks married Amos Newton Gonce. Henry And Kate wilson of Hancock county who was the grandfather of Coy Wilson of Eidson. Alfred Brooks was Sheriff of Hancock County in early 1870’s These People’s Dates were 1820’s on to the present. Their places of birth was Hancock and Hawkins County. you may reach me at rlw [at] planetc [dot] com
Roger Wilson
Submitted on Mon Jun 29 07:13:48 EDT 1998

GARRISON, HOLDER
Jesse GARRISON b. 1 Aug 1821, Hawkins Co., TN d. 5 Oct 1910 Canadian Co., OK Parents were Joseph GARRISON and Elizabeth KING. Surrey Co., NC. m.. (1) Rhoda PARISH died in 1st pregnancy of measles. (2) Susannah HOLDER Hawkins, Co.,??? Jesse moved on to MO>>KS>>TX and OK. Hard to track this man. Would like information on 2nd wife Susannah HOLDER.
Beverly Parteé
Submitted on Thu Jun 25 23:50:14 EDT 1998

MANN, MCMINN
William MANN born 7 June 1788 in Hawkins County, TN died Pope County, Illinois. Married to Sarah “Sadie” McMINN born 17 FEB 1793 in TN(probably in Hawkins County). In 1818 there was a Revolutionary War vet named Ezekial MANN who applied for a pension in Hawkins County. He said he enlisted in Buckingham County,VA and 59 years old at that 1818 date (making him born 1759. He said he was dependent on his son for support. Was that son this same William MANN? Any and all help gratefully accepted. Boice Burns, Houston,TX
Boice Burns — 14019 East Cypress Forest Dr., Houston, TX 77070-3009
Submitted on Thu Jun 25 21:47:17 EDT 1998

COLLINS
IRA COLLINS M. AMY GIBSON IN HAWKINS CO TENN , APRIL 18, 1839. LEFT TENN ABT 1841 AND SHOWED UP IN FLOYD CO KY I WOULD LOVE ANY INFO AS TO THEIR FAMILY , OR ANYTHING ELSE, PARENTS, SIBLINGS, ETC, WILL TRADE INFO bigun [at] eastky [dot] net Carol Howell McGlothen ICQ 7515277
Carol Howell McGlothen
Submitted on Thu Jun 25 21:25:22 EDT 1998

NIPPER
Ron Johnson
Submitted on Wed Jun 24 22:31:21 EDT 1998

SHELBY
Looking for Sheriff Thomas SHELBY who was in Hawkins county TNlate 1700s… want a descendant…His brother John jr. married Elizabeth BRIGHAM of James & Louisa (Looney) BRIGHAM
Johnnie Mullinax Johnson
Submitted on Wed Jun 24 17:27:36 EDT 1998

VAUGHAN, ALVIS
VAUGHAN, Mary last information in Rogersville, TN. Married to Mac Alvis. Looking for her parents, grandparents, etc. Had a brother named Tom. This is my grandmother, desparatly trying to find my roots. Thanks for any help.
Doris Alvis Moran
Submitted on Wed Jun 24 10:17:05 EDT 1998

IDOL, IDLE, IDELL
Searching for an IDLE who married or at least had children with Mary Jane “Mollie” COPLEY circa 1880. Children were Margaret Caroline “Callie” and Bertha. IDLE had a brother Alf.
Denise May
Submitted on Mon Jun 22 20:18:43 EDT 1998

LOUGHMILLER, SHEW
John LOUGHMILLER b 1749/50 Frederick Co., VA moved, with his second wife Sabina (SHEW) and at least one child to Hawkins Co., TN. John Loughmiller d about 1814 in Hawkins Co. TN. He named in his will sons Jonus, Frederick, John, Philip, David, Henry, and daughter, Sarah, his wife, Sabina. Looking for info on any of these persons or descendants of John and Sabina. John married Sabina after the death of his first wife, Elizabeth (ROHRER), dau of Jacob.
Sue Carpenter
Submitted on Mon Jun 22 19:58:09 EDT 1998

NORTON
NORTON, George: Looking for any information: Rev War pension appl 28 May.1818 Hawkins Co Tn age about 70. May have been in Quebec Canada obtaining Crown Land 1803. A son Eliakim Norton 1801. Any one with any knowledge of a George please contact me
Gen Arnold
Genort [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jun 21 17:46:15 EDT 1998

CARDIN, SMITH, MOUNTCASTLE
My g grandmother, Mary Francis CARDIN (1830-1889), married my g grandfather Duncan SMITH (1828-1862) in Hawkins County on Sept. 09, 1851. She is listed in the 1850 Hawkins census in the household of Robert and Jeanetta (MOUNTCASTLE) CARDIN. Jeanetta was not her mother according to a newspaper interview of Jeanetta in 1905. Who was her mother? Who were the parents of Duncan SMITH? I have been stuck here for 15 years. Any information or leads would be greatly appreaciated. Thanks Ernie
Ernest W. Smith — 521 Bear Trail , Glenn Heights, TX 75154-8307
Submitted on Sat Jun 20 22:01:16 EDT 1998

COBB, STAPLETON
Does anyone have any information pertaining to the membership list (if one exist)of COBB’S CHAPEL in Hawkins, Co., TN? This is perhaps the Baptist Church where many of the COBB family attended after the land was donated for it by Edward COBB.
L. G. Graham
Submitted on Sat Jun 20 16:04:21 EDT 1998

EDENS
Looking for information on Hiram EDENS, b. abt May 1833 in Hawkins Co., TN. He d. aft Jun 1900, location unknown. Md. Mildred UNKNOWN,date unknown. Then md. Nancy UNKNOWN abt 1883. Hiram is the son of Elijah EDENS and Nancy FIELDS, who lived most of their time and had most of their children in Lee County, VA. I’m looking for any additional information on Hiram and anyone in his line. Thanks in advance!
Bert Edens — 1709 Taylor Drive, Springdale, AR 72762
Submitted on Sat Jun 20 15:43:55 EDT 1998

ROGERS
ROGERS JOHN AND ELIZABETH, need to know the names of their children. Is John a descendant of Chief John Rogers or Dauswell Rogers?
Tooya
Submitted on Mon Jun 15 16:33:58 EDT 1998

MORRISON, HENNARD
Looking for marriage info on Richard MORRISON to Martha HENNARD. They were on the 1880 Hawkins Co census. I need to know when and where they were married and where Ican get a copy of that record.Also, any related MORRISON/HENNARD info is most welcome. I can give you Richard and Martha’s descendants info as given to me by their granddtr Rosa MORRISON. They would have been born abt 1840
Cindy English
Submitted on Mon Jun 15 16:33:58 EDT 1998

BOWLEN, HOPKINS
BOWLEN, HOPKINS. I am searching for information on my great-grandfather, Alfred P. HOPKINS, born 1858 in Tennessee or Kentucky. On the 1860 Hawkins County census, he is listed as 2 years and living with his parents, William and Lucinda HOPKINS. Also listed in the household is Miquel BOWLEN, aged 85.
Gerald Carson
Submitted on Sun Jun 14 18:23:47 EDT 1998

MCGONIGAL, YATES
I am looking for information on a Samuel McGONIGAL who died in Hawkins County,TN on 15 Dec. 1871. He married a Pensely YATES in Caswell Co., NC (date unknown) and they had one son but seem to have raised several other children, perhaps by a previous marriage. Samuel McGONIGAL joined the army in Guilford Co., NC and served in the War of 1812. He probably arrived in Hawkins Co., TN ca. 1850. I have reason to believe that the is the son of Patrick and Barbara McGONIGAL who migrated as follows: Caswell Co., NC> Guilford Co., NC>Grainger Co., TN> Rutherford Co., TN> Cannon Co., TN.
V. Brian ANDERSON — 22 Lake Ave., High Bridge, NJ 08829-1713
Submitted on Sat Jun 13 17:26:35 EDT 1998

DEAN
My great, great grandfather, John W. DEAN (1840-1907) was an Elder at Walnut Grove Church. His first wife was Margaret MEAD who died in 1894. His second wife was Mary. I would like to know Mary’s last name, her parents, and when she died. John and Margaret are buried in Dean Cemetery. Also, I would like some information about Walnut Grove Church, such as its location or if any church minutes or early photos exist.
Faye Gryder — 60 Rolling Acres Road, Youngsville, NC 27596
Submitted on Thu Jun 11 15:51:16 EDT 1998

TAYLOR, RIPPETO
I am searching for information about my great-great-grandparents, Minor Clinton TAYLOR and Barsha (or Barshaba) RIPPETO. I have information that suggests that they were married in Hawkins County on November 22, 1848. Family recollections say that Barshaba was a full-blooded Cherokee and that MC was a Church of Christ minister. They moved to Eastern KY (in or around Estill County, KY) sometime after their marriage. I would be delighted to find information about the parents or siblings of either of these ancestors. I’m willing to share the information that I have. I also have a copy of a photo of them in their old age.
Donna Roberts-Luttrell — 7117 N. Osceola Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631-1048
Submitted on Fri Jun 19 23:21:38 EDT 1998

SHROPSHIRE, SEXTON, PRICE, BRANCH
I am looking for information on the relatives and parents of John Garfield SHROPSHIRE, b. 1835 in Hawkins County, TN. He first married Nancy SEXTON, b.1836 in Hawkins County and married in Hawkins County on March 7, 1855. Nancy date of death not known. This union produce one son; Wiley A. SHROPSHIRE, b.1859, d. 1916. Married Annie PRICE in Hawkins County, date not known. Both interred in Joe PRICE Cemetery about 12mi NW of Rogersville, TN. John then married Margaret “Maggie” BRANCH (could be Margaret Branch TUCKER) May 28, 1874 in Hawkins County, TN. This union produced four sons, Charles, Samuel, George and James. All born in Hawkins county before 1894. John and family left Hawkins County in 1896-96 for Greenville, Texas, where they remained until 1903. John then disappeared. Margaret and his sons moved on to Dallas, TX and eventually all were interred in a Dallas Cemetery. Most particularly interested in locating the parents of my great grandfather. Don’t know if John was in Conf. Army.
Vernon Drewa — 1120 Oak Bend Lane, Keller, TX 76240
Submitted on Wed Jun 17 23:30:26 EDT 1998

BARTON
BARTON Harold — 446 Stanley Valley RD, Rogersville, TN 37857
Submitted on Wed Jun 10 10:49:26 EDT 1998

STAMPER, BANKS
In 1880 my great-grandfather, James (Jim) Stamper, and his wife, Mary Elizabeth (Banks) Stamper, were living in the District of Watterson in Hawkins county. He worked as a miller. If you have information on the place or people please contact me.
Barbara Fern Stamper — 595 El Camino Real N. Sp. 135, Salinas, CA 93907
Submitted on Tue Jun 9 02:07:28 EDT 1998

GOINS, ROBERTON / ROBINSON
I am seaching for descendants of Samuel Daniel GOINS and Teresa ROBINSON/ROBERTSON, married 27 Oct. 1858 in Hawkins County. One known son is Ezekial Hardin GOINS. Teresa was the daughter of John ROBINSON/ROBERTSON. If you have knowledge of this family, please respond.
Larry Robertson — 107 Bob Davis Rd., Gray, TN 37615
Submitted on Mon Jun 8 12:23:08 EDT 1998

WALKER, ROBERTSON / ROBINSON
I am searching for information on the WALKER family of Hawkins, Greene, and Jefferson Counties. John WALKER and his brother Claiborn WALKER were listed in the Hawkins County census in 1840. They are believed to be the children of Joshua WALKER and Amy WILLIAMS that were married in Grayson County VA. It is believed they had a sister, Elizabeth, who married John ROBERTSON/ROBINSON in the 1830’s or 1840’s. Please respond if you think you may have a connection or relation to these families.
Larry Robertson — 107 Bob Davis Rd., Gray, TN 37615
Submitted on Mon Jun 8 11:58:12 EDT 1998

ROBERTSON / ROBINSON / ROBESON
I am searching for descendants of James ROBERTSON, John ROBERTSON, Richard T. ROBERTSON, William ROBERTSON, Hezekiah ROBERTSON, and Jesse ROBERTSON all born between 1793 and about 1825 in Hawkins County. They were sons of Richard ROBERTSON, who died in 1831. Connections with Greene, Hamblen, Jefferson, and Grainger Counties. James, Hezekiah and Jesse must have moved on further west about 1831 – 1840. Richard T. ROBERTSON’s family was in Claiborne County. John and William’s families stayed in Hawkins for some time. These names are hard to track because there are so common. If you think you may have a connection, please contact me.
Larry Robertson — 107 Bob Davis Rd., Gray, TN 37615
Submitted on Mon Jun 8 01:40:01 EDT 1998

CROSBY, ROBERTSON / ROBINSON
I am searching for descendants of Jane ROBERTSON and William(?) CROSBY that lived in Hawkins County about 1830. They may have moved west. Jane was the dau. of Richard ROBERTSON. William was probably son of Thomas CROSBY. If you have any info on this family, please contact me.
Larry Robertson — 107 Bob Davis Rd., Gray, TN 37615
Submitted on Mon Jun 8 01:00:39 EDT 1998

BINYON, BINION, BINNION
BINYON, Isaac is listed on 1830 Hawkins County Census. If you have this person in your line, please contact me. Believe him to be kin to BINYON, William B. born 1818 Henry Co. TN.
Angela Dwyer
Submitted on Sun Jun 7 22:50:19 EDT 1998

AUSTIN, ROBERTSON
I am searching for living descendants and information on Clisbe AUSTIN and Sarah ROBERTSON that lived in Hawkins Co. in the early 1800’s. If you have knowledge of this family, please contact me.
Larry Robertson — 107 Bob Davis Rd., Gray, TN 37615
Submitted on Sun Jun 7 15:33:05 EDT 1998

PERKIPILE, ROBERTSON,
I am searching for descendants of Dorcas ROBERTSON (born very early 1800’s). Dorcas was married to a PURKIPILE. She was listed a daughter on the will of Richard ROBERTSON as Dorcas PURKIPILE. This family may have been living in Grainger Co. or later moved west, possilble Missouri or Kentucky. If you have a possible connection to this family, please respond.
Larry Robertson — 107 Bob Davis Rd., Gray , TN 37615
Submitted on Sun Jun 7 01:44:00 EDT 1998

BOATMAN, ROBERTSON
I am searching for descendants of Nancy ROBERTSON (born very early 1800’s). She married a (?) BOATMAN. She is listed as a child on the will of Richard ROBERTSON as Nancy BOATMAN. He died 1831 in Hawkins County. This family may have moved west to Kentucky, Illinois, or Missouri. If you have a possible connection to this family, please respond.
Larry Robertson — 107 Bob Davis Rd., Gray, TN 37615
Submitted on Sun Jun 7 01:30:46 EDT 1998

BRADSHAW, COPELAND
BRADSHAW, COPELAND Looking for information on George Bradshaw And Rebecca Copeland i found George Listed in the 1840 census Hawkins Co, TN, He and his wife Listed their age as between 20 and 30 years old one M under 5 one F under 5 Does anyone by chance have any more information on this Family I would Appreciate any and all information you would be willing to share i have past history i will share Kenneth
Kenneth Bradshaw — H C 78 box 33 , TIMBO, AR 72680
Submitted on Sat Jun 6 23:57:02 EDT 1998

MULLINS, ROBERTSON, JONES, FLETCHER, POTTER, WALKER, WRIGHT
I am searching for living descendants of, and information on Thomas MULLINS of Hawkins Co. and Jefferson Co. He was born 1811 in Tennessee. Wife’s name was Mary ?, born 1814. Their 3 children were: (1)Martha MULLINS B.1833 in Tennessee, married Wm. T. RIPPETOE, then Grant ROBERTSON after death of 1st husband, (2) Melissa MULLINS born 1833, married Wm. GRIFFIN, (3) Wm. Matthew MULLINS born 1839, married Martha HALE. Wm. Henry MULLINS (son of Wm. Matthew MULLINS) owned a large store in downtown Morristown in the early 1900’s. I would love to share information with anyone interested.
Larry Robertson — 107 Bob Davis Rd., Gray, TN 37615
Submitted on Sat Jun 6 10:26:59 EDT 1998

HENSLEY
I am searching for information about my (4-great)grandfather Elijah Hensley. He was born in Hawkins Co. circa 1794. Any info would be appreciated.
Michael Hensley
Submitted on Sat Jun 6 09:14:11 EDT 1998

HUNDLEY, MANIS
tracing the JOHN HUNDLEY 1858-1945 and wife LUCY MANIS 1895?-1963 of surgoinsville,tn they moved to claiborne county and raised a large. family. thanks Ray Moore New Tazewell,TN
Ray Moore
Submitted on Fri Jun 5 16:14:01 EDT 1998

GRUBB
Looking for info on Samuel A. GRUBB (63rd TN Inf. C.S.A.) s/o Michael/Elizabeth ALLISON GRUBB. Michael second married Jane “Jennie”. Michael had 19 children.
William Swanson
Submitted on Wed Jun 3 16:18:55 EDT 1998

BEGLEY
I am doing research on my gggrandfather Hiram BEGLEY born about 1824 in KY. he married Mary Ann Norris and they settled in Covelo, Mendocino, CA. I am trying to find out who Hiram’s father was. Henry C. BEGLEY of Hawkins County, TN.,might have been his father. Does anyone have any info on these people?
Mary Sweet
Submitted on Tue Jun 2 18:25:27 EDT 1998