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Clarence Grisham (Sacramento area, CA) Tue Jul\u00a0 1 01:11:13 1997
\nJohn W. FLOWERS, age 26, of Hawkins Co., TN.\u00a0 was listed as a “War of 1812” Veteran. Do you have any information on him? or any other FLOWERS, in or around Hawkins Co., TN ? Appreciate any help on this family.<\/p>\n
Linda S. Brown Tue Jul\u00a0 1 18:31:29 1997
\nSeeking information on ACKLIN family which moved to the Powell river valley in mid 1790’s.\u00a0 Arrived w\/Larkins and JOHN HUNT, founder of Tazewell, TN<\/p>\n
David L. Ryan-Jones Tue Jul\u00a0 1 20:59:31 1997
\nI am looking for any information about my grandfather, Henry Lawson, and his family.\u00a0 Henry was born in Rogersville in 1898 to Wheeler Lawson and Ann (?).\u00a0 Wheeler was married multiple times.\u00a0 Henry’s only full sibling was Susan Lawson, who became Susan Cobb.\u00a0 She had twins, Chistopher and Christine Cobb.\u00a0 Henry is believed to have enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1917 in Hawkins County.\u00a0 After the war, he moved to Big Stone Virginia, and married Nona Paxton.<\/p>\n
Leland Pratt Tue Jul\u00a0 1 22:07:54 1997
\nI am looking for information about John E. Edens possibly in the 1830 Hawkins County, Tennessee cenus and possiblly Elizabeth Jane Clary born 4-9-1930 in Tennessee. They were married in Texas in the early 1850’s.<\/p>\n
Laura Helland Tue Jul\u00a0 1 08:33:16 1997
\nI am looking for William Henderson (b 1807) and his wife, Jane (B, 1810, I don’t know here maiden name). They were listed in the 1860 Jefferson Co Census. In 1850, they were in Hawkins Co with their daughter, Barshaba (my gggranny). There is a will for a William Henderson of Jefferson, dated 1854. I am not sure of the connection, but thought it could be William’s father. I would like to find out more about this couple, and also Jane’s maiden name.<\/p>\n
Ronald Boyd Sun Jul\u00a0 6 00:32:00 1997
\nI am researching the Boyd family tree. Looking for all Boyds in the Bulls Gap,Moshime,Midway,& Carter valley. James William Boyd or William James Boyd Claiborne ?\u00a0\u00a0 Boyd William Bruce Boyd John William\u00a0 Boyd born 7-22-1844<\/p>\n
Diana Arney Sun Jul\u00a0 6 05:48:39 1997
\nLooking for info on the parents of Porter G. LINKOUS born in Hawkins Co., 1878 and died there in 1918. He is buried in the Alvis Cemetary. Porter married Marinda Catherine ALVIS on April 1, 1903 also in Hawkins Co.<\/p>\n
Janice Martin Sun Jul\u00a0 6 16:52:36 1997
\nDoing research on Edward Thomas PIERSON and Lena Mae BOLTON. They are suppose to have lived in the Church Hill area. Any imformation would be appreciated.<\/p>\n
Doing research on Joseph L. COLE, b.1844, d.1933, m.Amanda. He served In Co. K of TN during the civil war. There is suppose to be a COLE MT. in TN. that was named after this family. There son was John L. COLE b.February 15,1876 in TN., d. November 17, 1963 in Hamburg, Iowa, m. Alice Yankee, b.1880 in Tn., d.1926.<\/p>\n
Don Willis Sun Jul\u00a0 6 20:21:51 1997
\nResearching a Larkin Willis b1777 in NC and son James b abt 1800 I think in NC. Both are mentioned many times as witnesses in Hawkins Co in the 1830’s and 1840’s. Larkin’s will was filed in Co in 1848 and proven in 1859. Looking for any other information or “cousins”.<\/p>\n
Karen Jerles Mon Jul 7 15:30:51 1997
\nAm researching WILLIAM FLETCHER who married Elizabeth Shelly.\u00a0 Would like to prove that he is the same William listed in THOMAS FLETCHER’s\u00a0 will as one of nine children.\u00a0 Also looking for CHARLES P.or B. TALLEY.\u00a0 I know he gave the land for the Talley’s Methodist Church in Russellville.\u00a0 He was married to ELIZABETH ROBERTSON, daughter of RICHARD ROBERTSON.\u00a0 I am almost certain that he is related to the Talleys that lived in Cocke County too.\u00a0 There are too many family names that are used by both families.\u00a0 Also Benoni Talley and Charles Talley often witnessed wills and deeds together.\u00a0 Please send me any info you might have about either of these families.\u00a0 Any help is greatly appreciated. I will be more than happy to share any info. with you.<\/p>\n
Michael Kinnucan (Michigan) Mon Jul 7 19:11:54 1997
\nI am interested in obtaining genealogical info about my maternal great grandparents Robert and Hattie (Gladson) Blakley, both of Rogersville, TN.
\nI am the great grandson of Robert and Hattie (Gladson) Blakely.\u00a0 I would be grateful for any assistance in obtaining information (including names, etc. of siblings, cousins, etc) about my ancestors listed below:
\nRobert Andrew Blakely (spouse of HEG)
\nborn:\u00a0 7\/7\/1892, Rogersville, TN
\nwed:\u00a0 date unknown, Rogersville, TN
\nOrlen Huston Blakley (father of RAB, spouse of MEH)
\nborn:\u00a0 11\/27\/1865, Rogersville, TN
\nwed: date unknown, Rogersville, TN
\ndied:\u00a0 6\/30\/1957, Seattle, WA
\nHenry Blakley (father of OHB, spouse of JE)
\nborn:\u00a0 date unknown, place unknown
\nwed: date unknown, place unknown
\nborn:\u00a0 date unknown, place unknown
\nJane Eastop (mother of OHB, spouse of HB)
\nborn:\u00a0 date unknown, place unknown
\nwed: date unknown, place unknown
\nborn:\u00a0 date unknown, place unknown
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\nMary Elizabeth Hawkins (mother of RAB, spouse of OHB)
\nborn:\u00a0 12\/15\/1873, place unknown
\nwed:\u00a0 date unknown, Rogersville,TN
\ndied:\u00a0 5\/11\/1945, Seattle, WA
\nCharles Hawkins (father of MEH, spouse of MJB)
\nborn:\u00a0 date unknown, place unknown
\nwed: date unknown, place unknown
\nborn:\u00a0 date unknown, place unknown
\nMartha Jane Blackwell (mother of MEH, spouse of CH)
\nborn:\u00a0 date unknown, place unknown
\nwed: date unknown, place unknown
\nborn:\u00a0 date unknown, place unknown
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\nHattie Elsie Gladson (spouse of RAB)
\nborn:\u00a0 7\/13\/1892, Rogersville, TN
\nwed:\u00a0 date unknown, Rogersville, TN
\nLevin Madison Gladson (father of HEG, spouse of IBB)
\nborn:\u00a0 1\/17\/1856, place unknown
\nwed:\u00a0 date unknown, place unknown
\ndied:\u00a0 12\/31\/1924, Rogersville,TN?
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\nIda Belle Bray (mother of HEG, spouse of LMG)
\nborn:\u00a0 10\/15\/1858, place unknown
\nwed:\u00a0 date unknown, place unknown
\ndied:\u00a0 9\/2\/1928, Rogersville,TN?
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J. Philpot Mon Jul\u00a0 7 20:52:49 1997
\nCOPE, BREWER, SHORT.\u00a0 Looking for the Harold Cobb Brewer (1790-1886) m. Louisa Short(?-1834, buried in Hawkins Co.), parents of Mary Polly Brewer Born 1818 in this co.\u00a0 Married to Micajah Cope (1812-1887) also born and married here.<\/p>\n
Pam Collins Wed Jul\u00a0 9 07:15:28 1997
\nLooking for information on siblings and parents of THOMAS NELSON WHITE born August 16, 1856 in Bulls Gap, Hawkins Co.\u00a0 His parents, JAMES WHITE and MILDRED “Milley” SMITH were married in Hawkins Co. June 18, 1853.\u00a0 Thomas married MARY CATHERINE CLARE September 16, 1875 in either Hamblen or Bulls Gap.\u00a0 Most of their children were born in Bulls Gap.
\n328 W. Brentwood Ave., Orange, CA 92865<\/p>\n
Darryl Gardner (Tennessee) Sun Jul 27 13:17:46 1997 Sam Dye (Iowa) Sun Jul 27 12:49:25 1997 Ron Boyd Sat Jul 26 21:52:50 1997 Jane Hutchings Sat Jul 26 20:44:17 1997 Harold Wayne Higgins Sat Jul 26 18:14:27 1997 Roy Booker Sat Jul 26 08:55:53 1997 Sam Dye (Iowa) Tue Jul 29 19:41:17 1997 Butch Johnson Tue Jul 29 16:48:46 1997 George Stewart Tue Jul 29 09:02:16 1997 Sharon Phillips Mon Jul 28 23:14:48 1997 Kate Poole Mon Jul 28 06:49:14 1997 Amy Hargrove Vaughn Sun Jul 27 21:15:51 1997 Sharon Patterson Thu Jul 31 18:36:00 1997 Will Smith Fri Jul 25 12:16:47 1997 D J Pennington Fri Jul 25 10:29:49 1997
\nRUTLEDGE.\u00a0 Am searching for info on family of Thomas RUTLEDGE (VA ca. 1803\/04 – Bledsoe? Co. TN aft. 1860), moved in 1840s from Hawkins Co. TN to Keedy’s Cove, Bledsoe Co. TN. I am told this is 5 mi. s. of Pikeville, in Walden’s Ridge area. Thomas m. 3 times and had 17-20 ch. m\/1 VA ca. 1825 ….. WILSON (d. ca. 1843), 9? ch. m\/2 Bledsoe? Co. 1840s? Jane ….. (TN 9 Jun 1823 – 1840s), 2? ch. m\/3 Bledsoe? Co. 1848? Jane HALL (TN ca. 1822 – aft. 1880), 9? ch. Note: Jane HALL was prev. m. to ….. POPE, and they had daus. Mary and Catherine.
\nBelieve this is correct sequence for Thomas’ ch:
\n(1) (m) b. 1820s.
\n(2) Nancy Jane (b. TN 1831), m. ….. MILLER.
\n(3) Stephen W. (Hawkins Co. 7 Jun\/Jul 1835 – Texas Co. MO 12 Oct 1910), m. Bledsoe Co. 18 Dec 1850 to Mary MASSEY (Bledsoe TN 4 Aug 1835 – Texas Co. 29 Dec 1909), 11 ch.
\n(4) Sarah Ann (b. TN 1835), m. James R. MASSEY (b. ca 1831), at least 2 ch. Note: James R. and Mary MASSEY were siblings.
\n(5) Joseph B. (b. TN 1838).
\n(6) Mary (b. TN 1840, twin?), m. ….. BAUMAN\/BOWMAN.
\n(7) (f) (b. TN 1840, twin?).
\n(8) Cornelius (b. TN 1842, lived Columbus OH 1893\/94).
\n(9) Catherine (b. TN 1844), m. Frank SULLIVAN.
\n(10) John (b. Bledsoe Co. 1847).
\n(11) Harriett E. (b. Bledsoe Co. 1848), m. ….. HOWARD.
\n(12) Lorenzo Dow (Bledsoe Co. 31 Dec 1852 – Knox Co. TN 21 Oct 1922), m. Bledsoe? Co. 21 Oct 1875 Nancy Jane JAMES (Bledsoe Co. 18 Dec 1854 – Hawkins Co. 4\/14 May 1923), 14 ch. Note: Have seen various dates for Lorenzo Dow’s birth.
\n(13) Emilie P. (b. Bledsoe Co. 1852).
\n(14) Benjamin Franklin (Bledsoe Co. 14 Oct 1852 – Bledsoe Co. 31 Jan 1908), m\/1 Bledsoe? Co. 17 Sep 1874 Delilah Jane BOWMAN (Bledsoe Co. 7 Apr 1855 – Bledsoe? Co. 20 Feb 1885), 8 ch. m\/2 Bledsoe? Co. 8 Apr 1886 Margaret Tennie MARLER (27 Jun 1859 – 8 Dec 1894).
\n(15) Martha W. (b. Bledsoe Co. 1856).
\n(16) Anderson Lee (Bledsoe Co. Feb 1858 – Albequerque NM Feb 1931), m. 1886 Tennessee CAMPBELL (b. TN Jan 1859), 5 ch.
\n(17) Edwin F. (Bledsoe Co. 7 Sep 1859 – 24 Sep 1894), m. Margaret REED, 3 ch. Note: Margaret was prev. m., widowed, maybe 21 Nov 1854 – 29 Dec 1895).
\n(18) Thomas (b. Bledsoe Co. 1860).
\n(19) Wiley Blount, Sr. (Bledsoe Co. 21 Oct 1861 – 6 Jul 1944), m\/1 Bullitt Co. KY 1893 Mary Lou WIGGINTON (d. Buncombe Co. NC 1903), at least 3 ch. m\/2 Tamsey Cordelia CATE (TN Jun 1881 – 1944), at least 3 ch.
\n(20) unknown.
\nThomas RUTLEDGE, Emanuel RUTLEDGE (ca. 1801-1878), Lorenzo Dow RUTLEDGE (ca. 1814-….), and Lucy RUTLEDGE were believed to be siblings. Good site for RUTLEDGE family links: RUTLEDGE-L [at] rootsweb [dot] com<\/a>
\nWill exchange info.<\/p>\n
\nMy grandmother, Oma PRESLEY, from Greene County, TN. Her father was Thomas PRESLEY born 1875 in Hawkins County, His father was Samuel PRESLEY. Looking for info concerning this line.<\/p>\n
\nLooking for John William BOYD born 18 July 1844 Married Sara Rhea ??? (Greene or Hawkins Co. Tenn.) Children John Portrum BOYD,Mary(Lilly Bell)Boyd,Robert Cicero BOYD, Also Tennessee (Tina) Boyd with who he had a child named Porter Franklin BOYD born 14 June 1880 died 1966 Married Mary Bell Seay 31 Aug 1905 John William BOYD also married Mary Jane CARTER est.1856 Mary Jane CARTER was the daughter of Elbert Carter and Elizabeth Sharp(Henry) Please help with dates of death marriages and such.As this area has been forgot by most of the family, or was not known to them.<\/p>\n
\nLooking for information on Powel(l) ROBINSON b.1824 Hawkins Co later known as Hancock Co. TN. d. 1911 buried in Dudenville Cem. Dade Co MO. M1 to Menevira GILLENWATER 4 Sept 1848 Hawkins Co. M2 Mary DELP(H)KYLE 25 Sept 1859.\u00a0 Moved to Dade Co. Mo about 1872. Who are his parent? bothers and sister?\u00a0 Is John ROBERTSON his bother listed on the\u00a0 1850 census? They have a child named Powel.\u00a0 Any help will be much appreciated. Need help is finding who William MURRELL parents are? b @1810? d1845? Taney Co MO. He married into the Cobb family.\u00a0 M1 Vinnie COBB then her sister M2 Fanny COBB. Marriage dates unknown. Is he related to Rev. Thomas MURRELL?\u00a0 Did they come from VA or NC? Would like to correspond with anyone who is doing research on Joel COBB
\nof Hawkins Co.TN. d.1861 Known children are Sally TRENT, granddaughter Polly FAZIER, son Wiley COBB, dau. Polly MURREL, Fanny MURREL, son Edward COBB, grandson Winstead C. COBB. I would be most thankful.
\nNeed information on Cornelius CARMACK of Hawkins Co TN. d. 1818 Hawkins Co TN.<\/p>\n
\nSearching for info on my great-great-great-grandparents, Montgomery and Martha WOODS.\u00a0 Montgomery born in TN circa 1805, Martha (former name not known) born in VA circa 1813.\u00a0 They lived in District 10, Hawkins Co., TN in 1850 with their children: Susan, (my g-g-grandmother), 1838; Sarah, 1840; George, 1842; Martha, 1846; and Kitturah, 1848.\u00a0 On the 1850 census Montgomery WOODS is listed as being a farmer.\u00a0 Montgomery’s daughter, Susan, married Isaiah GAMMONS, (born VA circa 1837) in Hawkins Co., TN in 1862.\u00a0 Isaiah, died about 1879 near Knoxville, TN.\u00a0 Susan then moved to AR with her family: Margaret, 1863; James H., 1872; Mary Etta, (my g-grandmother)1874; and Joseph, 1877.\u00a0 Any info on any of these persons will be greatly appreciated.\u00a0 Especially want to know who Montgomery’s parents were, etc., and Martha’s former name, etc.<\/p>\n
\nI have information on the following surnames. I would like to exchange information with other researchers. The names that I’m researching are: BOOHER, BOOKER, DAVIS, EVANS, GILBERT, HUGHES, MEEK, THOMPSON, YANKEE \/ YANKIE \/ YANKEY<\/p>\n
\nLooking for information on Samuel Presley b. approx. 1840, Greene County Married Matilda Manis. Her parents were John and Mary Manis. Samuel’s father was Allan Presley. Any info appreciated. Samuel lived both in Greene and Hawkins counties<\/p>\n
\nLooking for any info on Samuel and Catherine (EAST) BROWN who moved from Stokes Co., NC to Hawkins Co., TN, probably in the 1820’s.\u00a0 They had children Jesse, Elizabeth, Thomas E. and Samuel BROWN, Jr.\u00a0 Catherine was the daughter of Thomas and Mary EAST.\u00a0 Any info on this family\/descendants appreciated.<\/p>\n
\nSeeking info on Eliza Jane Ward dau. of James Ward and Margarita Costello.\u00a0 Eliza was born Sept. 8, 1818 in Hawkins Co. James was reportedly Methodist preacher\u00a0 and Margarita was immigrant from Spain.\u00a0 Last location I have on Eliza is in St. Francois Co. Missouri, she was wife of Reuben Dalton and mother of thirteen children. Reuben was from Grayson Co. Virginia, b. July 21, 1805, son of Timothy Dalton.<\/p>\n
\nPAYNE \/ PAINE:\u00a0 Looking for parents and siblings of William PAINE born about 1780 in Va.\u00a0 Married Sarah MANES in Hawkins Co. on 25 APR 1804.\u00a0 Moved to Greene Co. Tn in 1827 then to Walker Co. Ga in 1839. Is this William PAINE Jr on the Hawkins Co TN deed index?<\/p>\n
\nWILLIAM WYATT, b. NC, married MARY SIZEMORE b.1815 in Hawkins County, TN on 03\/03\/1840.\u00a0 They had four children: IREDELL, SARAH, THOMAS, and WILLIAM.\u00a0 They were listed in the 1850 Hawkins County census.\u00a0 IREDELL WYATT moved to KY and married MARGARET MORGAN.\u00a0 I am seeking any information on the WYATT’s and SIZEMORE’s of Hawkins County. Also, if anyone has access to a book called “Directory of Deceased American Physicians” published in 1993 by the AMA, I am looking for a listing for IREDELL WYATT Thank you.<\/p>\n
\nI have recently been told that my husbands ggrandfather William Anderson VAUGHN is the son on an Elias Anderson VAUGHAN who was half Irish and half Indian. He was supposed to on the census rolls of Washington Co. and Hawkins Co. as indian. Can anyone look up anything on him around 1850 or prior? I don’t have access to census rolls, or county family history books here in<\/p>\n
\nNeed info re David Nelson, Jemima Cocke\/Cox Nelson with children: Marinda\/Derinda Nelson, Enoch Cox Nelson, David Nelson, Jr., Odem C. Nelson.\u00a0 All on 1850 Census Hawkins County, TN.\u00a0 Marinda m. Alexander M. Helton and lived in Grainger County, TN and Rockcastle County, KY. Enoch m. Elizabeth Klepper.\u00a0 Did Marinda m. a Gibson or Gipson first and have son Odem E. Gibson?<\/p>\n
\nRICE Need the land records of Benjamin, Isaac, John, and Moses Rice who were in Hawkins County, TN between 1790 and 1806. Isaac Rice Sr. was said to have been married to Marjorie Wallen\/Walling, daughter of Elisha and Mary (Blevins) Wallen\/Walling.\u00a0 His daughter Sally Rice was married to Little Harp in 1797, then married either a Matlock or Walker after he was killed.\u00a0 Isaac and John Rice settled in Roane County, TN by 1806.\u00a0 Do not know where Benjamin and Moses went.<\/p>\n
\nLooking for information about my relatives: John D. Berry, B10 Jun 1881, D Aug 1972\u00a0 Married to: Carrie I. Wright, B12 Jun 1897, D Feb 1978 Samuel J. Kelley, B23 Apr 1893, D Oct 1974\u00a0\u00a0 Married to: Maude Chatman, B 7 Jun 1900, D Apr 1983 Any help will be appreciated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"