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Dennis L. Minter Mon Mar 31 20:29:45 1997
Winstead, Amyx
Looking for information on Francis Winstead in Hawkins Co. 1840, who connects with the Amyx Family. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Ruth Hinkle Kicklighter Sat Mar 29 08:00:05 1997
Fitzgerald, Gibbons, Roton, Babb, Underwood, Isham
William FITZGERALD is listed in Hawkins County, Tennessee, Stray Master’s Books 1787-1791. He married Mary GIBBONS. His three known children are Nancy, Garrett, and Elizabeth. Nancy married James ISHAM, Garrett married Elizabeth ROTON, and Elizabeth married first Mr. BABB and second Mr. UNDERWOOD. These people moved to White County before 1820. Does anyone know the parents of William FITZGERALD or James ISHAM? Thanks

Peter M. Dowds Jr. Tue Mar 25 08:43:52 1997
Levy
Seeking info on Orlando Levy, wife, Catherine, children; John, Clarence, George, James, Mary Ellen. Family lived in Rogersville during 1860’s, by 1870 family had moved to Charleston, SC. Orlando served as Justice of the Peace for Rogersville and served in an unknown Confederate unit during Civil War. Any info appreciated.

Susan Davis Mon Mar 24 19:57:54 1997
Thomas
I’m looking James THOMAS born May 1852 I find him in Hawkins in 1900 Census with wife Rebecca J. age 38 with 6 sons: John S., William B., George L., Hubert D., Allie G. a one daught Marget A. I need help all will welcome Sue Thomas Davis

Denise Britton Mon Mar 24 09:05:03 1997
Davidson, Bussell, Miller
James Wesley DAVIDSON – born Jul 2, 1852 in Rogersville, TN – died Nov 9, 1936. Married Mary Emily BUSSELL – born Nov 13, 1853 – Married Jan 28, 1877 – died Jul 5, 1923. I have one child for them William Joseph DAVIDSON – born Jul 12, 1875 – died Nov 17, 1897 in Rogersville, Hawkins county, TN. William married Norah Rachel MILLER -born Jul 29, 1875 in Ashville, North Carolina Married Jul 30, 1893 – died Dec 24, 1920. They had two children Florida Elsie DAVIDSON, Mary Sue DAVIDSON – born Nov 18, 1896 in Rogersville, TN – died Apr 9, 1986 in San Jose, Santa Clara County CA.

Bettye Lowry Sun Mar 23 12:21:31 1997
Majors, Kinnard
Thomas Majors lived in Hawkins, Tenn. after the Revolutionary War. He was living there in the 1830 Census. Shortly after 1830, he moved to Madison County, Ky. where he died in the 1860’s. His wife was Rebecca but I do not know her maiden name. His daughter Biddy Majors was my gggrandmother. She married George Kinnard on July 15, 1834. If anyone knows of Thomas Majors especially who his parents, were and any brothers or sisters of Thomas, please share this info with me. I would be happy to share what I have on the Majors family. Thank You.

Stephen Thompson Sat Mar 22 15:33:47 1997
Hatfield, Mathis
I am interested in any information on my g-grandfather Issac Hatfield, born 1878 and g-grandmother, Frona (Mathis) Hatfield, born 1881. What property did they own, where they were from, birth records, etc.? They were residents of Hawkins Co., near Sneedville on Swan Creek Road. I believe Issac’s Father and Mother was George Hatfield and Vickia Hatfield. Any information on them would also be very much appreciated. I am not sure whether George Hatfield owned any land? Or where he was from?

Bonnie Sproul Sat Mar 22 22:40:57 1997
Sproul(e) / Sprowl, Wells
I am searching for the parents of George Aaron SPROUL b.Apr.13, 1827 in or near Rogersville, Hawkins, Tn. Various spellings I’ve come across: SPROUL/SPROULE/SPROWL. The 1830 census lists a Thomas Sprowl that is a possibility. George Aaron’s death cert. only lists his father as __Sproule and mother’s maiden name as __WELLS. If there are no birth records, what about church christening records. What churches were in the area in the 1820’s? Thank You.

Robin Elkins Wed Mar 19 21:40:43 1997
Elkins, Murphy, Pendleton, Youngblood, McMahan, Worley, Prater, Melton
I’m researching my husband’s family. The Elkins family has links in Hawkins County. The info I have starts with Gabriel Murphy, b. 1817, and married Mary L. Pendleton. They had 11 children: John M., b. 1840; Julian A., b. 1842, married Andrew Youngblood; Melinda F., b. 1843; Elizabeth T., b. 1845 married D.L. Elkins (?); Angeline A., b. 1846, married J.T. McMahan; Mary M., b. 1847, married Osiah Worley; Lucy V., b. 1849, married C.L. Prater; Matilda C., b. 1849; James P., b. 1852; George Washington, b. 1856 (our line) married Ruth Ann Melton and had 5 children; Tabitha E., b. 1858. I’m interested in Gabriel’s parents and George’s siblings. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Charles R. Tuttle Thu Mar 20 14:20:29 1997
Gibson, Hughes
My Maternal Grandfather, Dan Gibson, said he/his family were from eastern Tennessee. He told of walking out of Tennessee into KY in the late 1800’s with his two brothers Matt and Pear. The 1900 Census shows them living with a Hughes family in Knott Co., Ky. His father was possibly “Buck” Gibson and his mother possibly a “Hughes”. Anyone having any enformation, please contact me via Email or write me at: Charles R. Tuttle, P.O. Box 440, Sunman, IN 47041.

Bob Vaughan Thu Mar 20 21:35:29 1997
Vaughan, Davis
Searching for further data on VAUGHAN family, era 1835-1900. Father named William Eldridge VAUGHAN married Senith Manila DAVIS. They are found as a family in the Hawkins Co. Census of 1880. Further discovery has so far eluded me. Does this match with anyone’s line???  Bob Vaughan, Clovis, CA

eugene cloud or Gene Cloud Wed Mar 19 11:44:46 1997
Cloud, Middleton, Penn, Cox
Looking for the parents of Benjamin Franklin Cloud my gggrandfather born in Hawkins County around 1826 who married Nancy Middleton around 1850. Trying to link my Clouds to the early Clouds who settled in Pennsylvania Colony as part of William Penn’s experiment. Have a clear line of my Clouds who settled in Harlan County KY thru to Benjamin Franklin, but it gets pretty fuzzy after that. Thanks for any help or direction!

Looking for information on Green Berry Cloud [b.1795] and married to Barthena Cox. His son [I believe] was Benjamin Frank Cloud [b.1825] married [1850] to Nancy Middleton [b. 1827]. Frank and Nancy Cloud were my ggrandparents.

DILLOW, Tommy Roger Mon Mar 17 18:42:53 1997
Dillow
DILLOW FAMILY HISTORY: Searching for information on the DILLOW family early 1800 – present. Settled in Kindricks Creek or Clover Bottom, Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Phyllis Kirby Mon Mar 17 18:52:09 1997
Lamb, Cope, Jackson
Looking for information on Dawson Turner LAMB. He married Permelia “Millie” Cope on 4-15-1855 in Sneedville, Hancock Co. Dawson and Millie had 16 children. Dawson’s first married Geminia Jackson in Claiborne Co. on 7-15-1850. Can not find him and Geminia on the 1850 Census. Did he and Geminia have any children? He is listed as Doss T. Lamb on the 1860 Census. Sometimes before 1870 he moved his family to Owsley Co., KY. He died 6-19-1904 in Livingston, Rockcastle Co., KY. Does anyone know who Dawson’s parents are or his siblings?

Keli Callahan Mon Mar 17 15:48:54 1997
Helton, Wallen, Childress, Frey, Klinger, Hendricks, Smith
Looking for any information on the following family lines: Helton, Wallen, Childress, Frey, Klinger, Hendricks & Smith. I’m new to tracing these lines…but would be happy to share the limited amounts of info that I have! Thanks!

Mary COUCH Sun Mar 16 09:25:00 1997
Everhart, Wheeler, Spitzer, Couch, Short, Day, Lauderback, White, Engle / Ingle, Smetzer, Holtsclaw, Barlow
Who were the parents of Gale Kyle EVERHART b:1871 d:1929? His children were Lola Mae m: Frank WHEELER, Mintie E. m: Thomas Hobert SPITZER, Cora Marie m: Omery COUCH and Walter Albert bedridden at chilhood. Gale m: Mary Jane SHORT the daughter of James Short and Elizabth DAY.

When did John L. COUCH die and where is he buried? He is the son of Alexander Couch and Sarah Jane LAUDERBACK. John married Anna E. WHITE the daughter of William M. White and Mary/Margaret ENGLE/INGLE. Anna had three children, William A. “Tony” m: Anna B. SMETZER, Leroy m: Rosa Jane HOLTSCLAW and David Alexander m: Margaret Eliza BARLOW the daughter of Geo. H. Barlow and Elizabeth DAY.

Jack Jenkins Sun Mar 16 13:03:51 1997
Jenkins
My grandparents moved to Nebraska in the early 1900’s. His name was Curt Jenkins. Curt’s fathers name was Joeseph. I am just curious if there is a way of finding out what Joe’s Dads name was.

Georgia Owens Sat Mar 15 18:45:09 1997
Baxter, McCracken
Searching for Mary L. BAXTER MCCRACKEN — DOB 1813 Hawkins Co. Tenn. Need parents names and info. She married George McCracken, Sr. in NC and moved with him to Tx.

Barbara Croy Sat Mar 15 09:51:44 1997
Berry, Price, Walker
Any information on Thomas Berry b. 1826 TN m. Karimah Walker b 1830 children: Sarah, Salita J., Thomas, Christina, Hannah. Lived in Bulls Gap; 1850-60-70 TN census. Thomas Price m. Hester (?) dau Laura Bell b Bulls Gap 1884. Any info appreciated.

Linda Green Fri Mar 14 09:54:10 1997
McCarver
Looking for Joshua McCarver in east TN. Is he related to Archibald McCarver Rev war soldier who died in 1820s in AL?

Karen Fri Mar 14 21:56:03 1997
Short, Lair
Mary Ann SHORT b.1835 TN m. David LAIR 1852 Washington Co,TN Also lived in Hawkins Co,TN; Mary Ann Short’s mother’s first name was Margaret b.1796 VA; relocated to Ohio by 1870 census.

Nancy Curran Wed Mar 12 11:30:58 1997
Moody, Thompson, Bowlin, Smith
Dora Belle Moody born 1902 in Greene Cnty. Her parents were Robert Moody and Catherine Thompson. Dora married Jerom Evan Bowlin born in Hawkins County Dec. 16 1894 His parents were Andrew Jackson Bowlin and Florence Smith. Andrew had a brother Jesse who married Florence’s twin sister Belle. Jerome Bowlin had brothers;Frank, James, Robert, and Dewey & a sister Hersey. Dora had brothers named Robert and Izzy and a sister Nora

Tammy McKnight Tue Mar 11 17:54:39 1997
Cope, Arnold, Fawbush
I am seeking any information on the Cope, Arnold and Fawbush families that lived in the Rogersville area. I am researching the Arnold and Cope families of Hawkins Co. I have some information on the Cope family that I will share, but have very limited information on the Arnolds. I would also like any information about the Cope cemetary, it is possibly located in the “Guntown” or “Choptack” area.

Eddie Palmer Sun Mar 9 15:48:39 1997
Palmer
My ancester Malachi Palmer son of William Palmer moved to Hawkins Co.,Tn. abt 1823 and show up in the 1850 cenus. Need information about relatives;brothers and sisters of each of these men. Any data would be appreciated.

Anthony Looney Sat Mar 8 22:08:12 1997
Looney, Felkner
Looney, William (Gravelly Bill) – Looking for any information on William (b. 1803 in Hawkins Co., Tenn.) Tradition has it that he was born out of wedlock by his mother Sarah Felkner and William (b. 1784) Looney. Gravelly Bill’s father, William went on to Randolph Co., Arkansas and is easily traceable. What happened to Gravelly Bill? I believe that I am a descendant of this Gravelly Bill, but am looking for more proof. Any help will be appreciated.

Bob Myers Thu Mar 6 11:33:32 1997
Myers
Seeking Information on a Henry Myers born 1810, and married to a Martha Jane “JAINE” (last name unknown) around 1834/35. They had two sons (1) William R. Myers Born 1836/37 and Jacob B. Myers Born 1842.Martha Jane born 1811. They moved to Missouri in 1846 or 1847.

Carol Wed Mar 5 19:37:56 1997
Brown
Looking for information on any BROWNs in around Rogersville (Hawkins) Tennessee in 1800’s. My GGGrandfather was Charles Jesse BROWN born around 1850. Very little information on him need more. Any BROWNS from that area will do. Entering them in file and letting Computer sort them for me. Thank You!

Joe Manis Tue Mar 4 09:02:01 1997
Manis, Fields
Carter Manis re. his birth abt 1821 or his marriage to Nancy ?? Hawkins county Tn.

Seeking any and all information on the ancestors of one Seth MANIS, born abt. 1763 in Bedford County, N.C.; settled south side of Holston River after Revolutionary War. Married Patsy FIELDS; died Hawkins Co. TN abt. 1852.

Cindy Rose Painter Tue Mar 4 14:14:00 1997
Fields, Fauver, Hale, Estes, Vaugh(a)n, Hickman, Callicott, Allen, Barrett, Derrick, Marshall, Kelley, Fletcher, Still
FIELDS, Zachariah & Ann: Ann Allen Fields b. Sept 25, 1862 Hawkins County d. June 25, 1950 Hamblen County. Zach b. June 22, 1849 d. Aug 18, 1936 Hamblen. Seek descendents to correspond with. 1950 obit for Ann lists daughters mrs. M.R. Fauver, Morristown, Mrs. J.W. Hale, Sanger, TX, Mrs. H. J. Estes, Knoxville, Mrs. R.E. Vaughn, Russellville son: S.E. Fields, Bullsgap.

HICKMAN: David Hickman b. abt 1806 VA d aft 1880 Hancock; wife Nancy Jane Vaughan dau John Vaughan & Nancy Callicott b. January 17, 1807 Hawkins d. aft 1880. 1840 in Hawkins County, 1850-1880 census in Hancock. Seeking David’s parents as well as correspondence with descendants

ALLEN/Susan/Susanna, b abt 1796 VA resided in 1830 Hawkins County, TN with 5 children, 1840 Hawkins, 1850 Hw with Garrett, Martha and Ann. Seeking Susan’s spouse.

ALLEN, William – seeking his parents b. Mar 19, 1823 TN, d. Nov 4, 1900 Hawkins County, TN m. Aug 17, 1848, Hawkins County to Mary S. Barrett. Children John B. b. 1848 m. Edna; Thomas F. b 1849; Houston Columbus b. Sept 4, 1850 m. Mary Derrick; Matilda Ann b. 1853 m. John W. Kelley; Sarah Jane b Apr 9, 1857 m. E.G. Marshall; Mary E. b. 1860 m. Fletcher; Alfred Lafayette b. Feb 25, 1863 m Mollie Still; Susan M. b. July 1865 m. Hiram Barrett; William N. b. 1869.

Penny Dennis Holmes Tue Mar 4 10:45:52 1997
Lawson, Jones
Searching for information on Peter LAWSON. Said to be early settler of Hawkins Co. Tn. His son Thomas Nelson LAWSON b. 1806 Polk or Hawkins Co TN Nelson listed as served on first grand jury of Polk co. Possible other son of Peter: John W.P. LAWSON. Nelson marr. Mary Polly JONES (father Thomas JONES-one of the first settlers of POlk Co Tn) b. 1811. They had 9 children in Tenn-Polk, Cocke, Hawkins Co). Would love some help on the LAWSON and JONES lines. Thank you.

Nathan McClanahan Tue Mar 4 11:39:39 1997
Reynolds
I have traced my family back to Hawkins county. Looking for information on David Reynolds–I found him in the 1860 TN census–he was 2 years old. I know that he wound up in Illinois, but can’t find much about him before this census. Can anyone help?

Anna Nettles [supplied address incorrect] Tue Mar 4 11:45:23 1997
Cope, Martin, Lewis
Researching COPE, MARTIN, LEWIS families. NEED HELP!

Cheryl Maples Sun Mar 2 14:36:15 1997
Anderson, Wilson, Ingram
I am looking for information regarding the ANDERSON and WILSON families of Hawkins County. Swimpfield (first name may be George) ANDERSON born February 15, 1782 married an Elizabeth WILSON. They had at least 11 children: Mary ANDERSON – b.8-17-1804; Elijah ANDERSON – b.1-2-1807; Ezekial ANDERSON – b.5-22-1809; Martha ANDERSON – b. 4-22-1811; Emelia ANDERSON – b.9-25-1813; Ann ANDERSON – b. 12-18-1815; George ANDERSON – b.9-10-1818; Matilda ANDERSON – b.4-16-1821; Elizabeth ANDERSON – b. 1-22- 1823; Moses ANDERSON – b.2-22-1825; and Simeon ANDERSON – b.1-24-1827. Martha ANDERSON married a Richard Mitchell WILSON (her cousin), son of Samuel WILSON, Jr and Mary Elizabeth INGRAM. The ANDERSON and WILSON families migrated to Northwest Arkansas. I would appreciate any information and will share what I have.

Steve Sinsabaugh Sat Mar 1 22:43:51 1997
Sensabaugh
Seeking info on any and all Sensabaugh families in Hawkins and Sullivan Counties, Tennessee.