Macon County, Tennessee Queries 1998

January thru March

  • BARRY, BRATTON
    Need info on Richard Charles Jefferson BARRY who is listed on 1850 census in the home of Wm Anderson BRATTON- RCJ BARRY b- 1830 Macon Co, married 3 Apr 1853 Macon Co to Mary Elizabeth SIMMONS- Need to know names of RCJ's parents- dates- places Anything p ertinent- he was my gggrfather- died in TX- just recently found graves & now have questions that need answers-thank you..
    Kathy Kelley Hunt
    -- 2309 Elizabeth, Kaufman, TX 75142
    Submitted on Wed. Feb 11 01:07:43 EST 1998
  • BELT, JONES
    I am researching the surnames of BELT and JONES. James JONES married Mattie BELT. Matties's father was James BELT. We know that he served during the civil war and was captured in Gallatin, Tn. His whereabouts after that is unknown. Any information you might have would greatly be appreciated.
    Debra
    Submitted on Tue Feb 10 21:58:13 EST 1998
  • HOLLAND, DOTSON
    I am looking for information about the family of Thomas Jefferson HOLLAND who was born July 9, 1837. In Macon CO. Tenn. His father was Pleasent HOLLAND and his mother was Mariah DOTSON. His mother was born in Smith Co. Tenn. If you have any information on the HOLLAND surname and Macon Co. Tenn. during the early to mid 1800's Please contact me.
    Toby R. Holland
    Submitted on Sun Feb 1 23:07:36 EST 1998
  • JENKINS, WILLMORE, SMITH, BUTLER, HARGIS, WICKER
    Searching for info on listed surnames. JENKINS families arrived in Macon County shortly after 1800.
    Alton Jenkins
    -- 1621 Citadel Place, Cincinnati, OH 45255-2682
    Submitted on Sat Feb 7 11:14:30 EST 1998
  • Lucinda DRIVER
    Seeking information on my G.G.Grandmother maiden name Lucinda Driver.She was born about 1812, I dont know where.She was married to Pleasant Butrum and had at least 9 children.Iwould like to know who her Parents were and when she married. This is all I kno w about her.Thanks.
    R. Wayne Buttram
    -- 100 Pemberton Ave. , Evansville, IN 47710
    Submitted on Sat Feb 7 15:06:03 EST 1998
  • EDWARDS, MORGAN, FUQUA
    Looking for parents of Bob Edwards (married Florence Morgan) and Callie Edwards (married Aron F. Fuqua). Both were married around the turn of the century.

    Gerald Creasy
    Submitted on Thu Feb 5 01:19:28 EST 1998
  • MOSS, MEADOR, BLANKENSHIP, MORGAN
    I am looking to connect these names in Macon County. James Yancy Moss, SR. was in Macon county in 1895. Trying to tie him to Blankenship, and Meador. His dad was Thomas Nelson MOSS.

    John Ratliff
    Submitted on Wed Feb 18 23:38:55 EST 1998
  • DYER
    Dyer family links that were known to have lived in the counties named,with emphasis on Macon, Smith, and Sumner Counties. The name of Samuel Dyer and/ or Joel Dyer may be the missing link. The lineage has been traced to 1840's accurately but not beyond th at point.
    Charles M. Mitchell
    Submitted on Thu Feb 12:07:09:53 EST 1998
  • ALEXANDER, SISK
    My g.g. grandmother was Minerva ALEXANDER. She married a W.R. Sisk. One of the children born to them was Rebecca SISK born around 1857. All were born in Tn. They moved to Arkansas sometime after the birth of Rebecca. Any information greatly appreciated.
    Carol
    Submitted on Sat Feb 21 14:47:51 EST 1998
  • THOMAS
    Seeking information on CHESLEY B. THOMAS (c. 1811- ? ) and MARIAH JENKINS THOMAS (c. 1812- ? ) of MACON County. One of their sons was JAMES A. THOMAS (Oct 17, 1833-Mar 18, 1919) who married EVALINE WILLIAMS (Jul 4, 1838-Nov 17, 1917) and lived at Difficu lt in Smith County behind the Williams store. CHESLEY was my great-great-grandfather. Would appreciate any information on this family.
    Gordon McClellan
    -- 1238 Apache Lane, Madison, TN 37115
    Submitted on Wed Feb 11 19:56:09 EST 1998
  • DAVENPORT. SNEED, HANCOCK, STUBBLEFIELD, CARVER
    I'm seaching for infomation over the DAVENPORT,CARVER,SNEED,
    STUBBLEFIELD,HANCOCK. If anyone would like to share contact me.
    Jeff Davenport
    -- P.O. Box 804, Gainesboro, TN 38562
    Submitted on Wed Feb 11 11:56:44 EST 1998
  • STEELE
    Am looking for any information on STEELE family in Macon Co. William Jefferson? STEELE who would have settled in the area post 1865 from Ohio. Also any information on a Bill STEELE who was his son.
    Debra
    Submitted on Fri Feb 13 17:50:15 EST 1998
  • CREEK
    I am researching the surname CREEK. My GGG grandfather was Killion CREEK who married Margaret HOLLOWAY in 1769 in Va. Killion had 15 children. Catherine, John, Nancy, Solomon, Jacob, Abraham, Isaac, David, Lavisa, Susanna, Killion, Jr., Thomas, James, Philadelphia and William W. CREEK. Any info at all on CREEK's would be appreciated. I believe all CREEK's are related. This CREEK name was german. It was originallly spelled GERIG (this is arrived from the signature of Killion CREEK). Or at le ast it looked like it was spelled like that. Macon Co TN is next door to Monroe Co. KY and that is where my GG grandfather John CREEK raised his family. Some surnames that married into the John CREEK family are LUCKETT, FLETCHER, LEE, DENISON, NEAL, O'B ANNON and WILLIAMS. Surnames that married into the Isaac CREEK family are BUTRUM, AGERS, LEE, WOODCOCK, GREEN, MCPEAK, and LLOYD.
    Patricia Lee Creek Roberts
    -- 2420 Dunn Drive, Decatur, IL 62526
    Submitted on Sat Jan 31 04:36 08 EST 1998
  • JENKINS, HARGIS, Amanda MORIAH
    I am trying to find information on my great grandparents George (Red) JENKINS born 12/20/1867 and wife Margaret GREGORY born 3/6/1849. James W. HARGIS born 1855 and wife Amanda Moriah born 1824. I can find them both on the tribal enrollment but nothing p ast. All the records in Lafayette were burned in a fire and I can find none of my ancestors. If you have any help for me I would appreciate hearing from you.
    Sonya Jenkins/Joffs
    7200 South State, Midvale, UT 84047
    Submitted on Tue Feb 3 21:50:07 EST 1998
  • MASSEY, PERRIGO
    I am trying to find any information on Leonard "Lon" Massey b.4/3/1839, d. 5/7/1872 and married nancy Gammons cir 1857.This line of Massey's are on my maternal side. Lon was the son of Pleasant Massey b.9/27/1804 Chatham Co., NC. and died 11/25/1910 in R obertson Co., TN? Pleasant married Eva Shaver b. 4/7/1803 inVirginia.
    Eleven children were born;
  • Andrew J. Massey b. 6/24/1823,
  • Anderson Massey 1/24/1825,
  • Elizabeth Massey 8/1/1827,
  • Cynthia Massey10/11/1829,
  • John Massey 1/26/18 32,
  • Fannie Massey 2/16/1834,
  • Lenora Massey 4/9/1836,
  • Leonard Massey 4/3/1839,
  • William H. Massey 5/12/1841,
  • Columbus H. Massey 7/20/1845,
  • and Nancy Massey 12/19/1848.
    These Massey"s were also in Macon Co., TN in the 1850-1870 ce nsus.Leonard Massey was married twice Mille Jent and Nancy Gammons.Lon and Millie had two children, Evie Rebecca Massey b. 5/30/1869, d.3/4/1932 and Captain Buie Massey (Baptist Minister!) b. 6/16/1867, d.10/18/1957.Evie married cir 1889 to Andrew Washing ton Perrigo b. 8/30/1862, d.1/29/1923,
    Ron Massey
    -- 1493 Bain Road, Martinsville, IN 46151
    TennBoy@juno.com
    Submitted on Sat Jan 24 14:19:38 EST 1998
  • MASSEY, TUCK
    I am trying to find the burial place of my greatgrandfather andmother, Haley Hugh Massey b. 6/18/1860 in Macon Co., TN, and died8/5/1887 in Macon Co., TN. who married Eller Apple-White Tuck, b.2/2/1860 in Macon Co., TN, d. 6/2/1885 in Macon Co., TN.They h ad only one child my grandfather Eldes Erbin Massey.Eldes was raised by his uncle Hugh Timothy Massey ( his father'sbrother) and Hugh's wife Susan Coatney Tuck who was a sister to hisown mother Eller.Haley s/o Hugh, s/o William and Candice Edwards Massey. William and Candice came to Dixon Springs, Smith Co. TN in 1806.
    Would like to find were William is buried and his wife Candice. Candice was last found in the 1870 Census of Trousdale Co. livng withher son Brice Massey.There are many William Massey's and 3 were in Smith Co., Tennessee from 1806-1850.
    I will gladly share my information from my Family Tree Makerdata-base which currently holds more than 16,500 names of variousfamilies of Smith, Macon, Trousdale, Sumner, and Monroe
    Ron Massey
    -- 1493 Bain Road, Martinsville, IN 46151
    TennBoy@juno.com
    Submitted on Sat Jan 24 13:53:14 EST 1998
  • HARGIS, TUCK, MASSEY, BROOKSI am trying to research the land claims that were made by The HARGISfamily from Macon, and Smith Co, TN. William Abner Hargis (s/oHowell Henry Hargis and Nancy Gammon) who marrie d Sarah Drucilla Hargis (d/o Henderson Hargis and Carminta Cardeau Carmilla Hargis Hargis.)I moved and have missed placed the notes that I had from Randy Eastwith the claim numbers.Haley
    Hugh MASSEY (s/o Hugh Massey and Mary Ann McDonald) who married Eller Apple-white TUCK (d/o Edward Francis TUCK and Martha ElizabethBROOKS).I have always been told that all of these women were of Cherokeeblood.I would appreciate any information that is av ailable, and of course Iwould be glad to share the information that I currently have.
    Ron Massey --
    1493 Bain Road, Martinsville, IN 46151
    TennBoy@juno.com
    Submitted on Sat Jan 24 13:36:19 ! EST 1998
  • COOK, LEE, DUNCAN
    I am looking for information on George Washington COOK and his family. George was born on October 25, 1856. He died on December 21,1921. George married Mary Isabelle LEE. She was born on December 21,1863. She died on September 15, 1936. Known childre n of George and Mary were: Dora Belle COOK, M.M. COOK, and H.H. COOK. Dora was bornon June 28, 1880 in Lafayette, Macon County, Tennessee. She died onNovember 18, 1972 in San Benito, Cameron County, Texas. Dora was married to Clinton William DUNCAN, Sr. on July 15, 1896 in Midlothian, Texas. Anyone that has any information on this family,please e-mail me at DanellaD@aol.com or ChaChaBuny@juno.com.
    Danella Laes
    Submitted on Fri Jan 23 23:39:37 EST 1998
  • RICHARDSON
    I am seeking final resting place and any information for Oliver Burr Richardson b.1843 and son Jesse b.1882 who died (unknown cause) near Lafayette, TN in 1892. Oliver was married to Sarah Jane Duke (also of Macon) in 1866 and produced 6 six sons and 2 da ughters. I have later info regarding TX migration if any one is interested. Thank you.

    Linda Jared
    fjared@swbell.com
    Submitted on Mon Jan 19 20:17:54 EST 1998
  • PARRISH, DURHAM
    I am looking for information on Sophie Ella DURHAM (b. 1868), married to William E. PARRISH (1.) and then later to William Andrew FORGUSON. She had at least 1 daughter, Martha (my grandmother). Shelived in Bethpage or Gallatin.
    William Nowell
    Meskanow@aol.com
    Submitted on Sun Jan 18 13:11:29 EST 1998
  • HUNTER, VETETOE, ROBERTS
    Looking for information on my ancestors by names of HUNTER, ROBERTS, or VETETOE....I have reason to believe there may be several of these in the Macon County, TN area. Please respond to AngieHollo@aol.com I am at a dead end in my search!
    Angie Halloway
    AngieHollo@aol.com
     Submitted on Mon Jan 5 02:25:11 EST 1998
  • CARMACK, PETERS, HALE
    I'm researching the Levi Carmack 1791 Elizebeth Peters 1791 family in Clainborne Co. I have Issac, Abraham, Jacob,& John's families. Would like to have the other 10 Childrens Families. Would like to know where this family lived in Claiborne Co,& t he Cemetary that this family is resting in. Will share what I have. 3rd Qrt of 98 there is going to be a book published on the Carmacks.Dr. Charles Peckham 689 N Rt 741 Lebanon Ohio is the Author.He traces most of the Family back to 1400's.
    Tony Root
    Root4321@aol.com
    Submitted on Sun Jan 4 13:07:33 EST 1998
  • STINSON, ErasmusDAVIS
    STINSON, Erasmus Davis --Husband of Sarah Ann JENKINS. Father came from Blue Ridge mountains. Children:
  • Homer,
  • Hester
  • Hayden,
  • Ginny,
  • Ruth,
  • Effie May.
    Unable to trace his father due to burning of Macon Co Court House. Any hel p will be appreciated. The father came down the east coast and wintered in the Blue Ridge mountains before moving on to Tennessee. Erasmus 1873-1952
    June Fore
    4444@evansville.net
    Submitted on Fri Jan 2 18:06:09 EST 1998

  • LOWRY
    Looking for Lowry families in Macon County TN with roots in NC. J. Hutcheson
    J Hutcheson
    Submitted on Mon Jan 26 21:34:04 EST 1998
  • MCCARVER, CARVERMCCARVER, CARVER $50.00 Reward !!! For a positive connection to the parents of: William McCarver alias William Carver born 1833 Married: Mrs.Bassina "Hill" Rea 1856 Franklin Co. , IL. Any sugestions or possible connections welcome!
    William McCarver
    Submitted on Tue Jan 27 02:45:44 EST 1998
  • BROOKS, WILLMORE, DENTON, RIDLEYBROOKS, WILLMORE, DENTON, RIDLEY Seek information on Parents of John Richard BROOKS husband of Mahulda Hargis. Also Parents of Emily J. WILLMORE, married to Harvey BROOKS. (They named one son Riddley Denton BROOKS) They are listed on census records in Macon Co. in mid 1800's. My trail en ds there.
    Joyce Peterman
    Joyce Peterman,
    406 West Ash, Celina, TX 75009 Submitted on Tue Jan 27 08:55:21 EST 1998
  • RAINES, ELKINS, MCKINNEY I am searching for Pleas K. Raines who married my grandmother in Red Boiling Springs.Their daughter Maybell was born there August 13,1924.And also any information on Bershippe McKinney.Peas K. Raines was born September 7,1895.
    William H. Rogers
    William H. Rogers,
    7639 Dewayne Road,
    Chattanooga, TN 416-3544
    Submitted on Tue Jan 27 17:52:19 EST 1998
  • COOK,Benjamin,E.- Elizabeth,WHITE
    Looking for any info on Benjamin E. Cook & Elizabeth Cook White. Ben was from Texas, Liza Born and raised in Tn lived in Clampet Holler and Eulia, Lafayette.
    Please send to: Gerald Cook
    14523 Lefloss Avenue
    Norwalk Ca 90650
    or E-mail GERALD COOK
    Submitted on Wed Jan 28 23:27:47 EST 1998
    PILES, PYLE, POILES Need help finding Moses M. PILES. 1850 TN census (Macon Co) shows Moses M. with wife, Rebecca, and children Martha, Moses L, Timothy, Finis, and Chesley. Census indicates Moses L. born in NC. 1860 KY census (Warren Co.) shows Rebecca and children Moses L. Timothy, Finis, Eliza Jane, and William Lascassas--no Moses M. Also want info on LASCASSAS--maybe Rebecca's maiden name. Moses M. born abt 1795.
    Shirley Poiles Schwartz
    10202 Brookcrest Drive,
    Evansville, IN 47711
    Submitted on Fri Jan 30 22:18:32 EST 1998
  • POLK, CLAY
    Ezekiel (or Ezekial) W. POLK (b. 1797??) lived in Macon Co. in 1851 and died in Jefferson Co. in 1858. I'd like to find confirmation of his birthdate and marriage to Martha Jane CLAY (1820-1896). Does anyone have access to the 1850 census who could look e ither of them up? Who was his father? What proof is available? Thanks!
    Ginny Dovi
    Submitted on Sat Jan 31 04:27:31 EST 1998
  • DIXON, MILLS
    I am looking for the marriage date for Peyton S.DIXON born in Macon Co. Tenn . abt. 1849 married a Josephine MILLS who was born abt.1854 in Macon Co. .Then moved to Carroll Co. Arkansas.
    Peggy Rutherford
    26969 Hwy M,
    Middletown, MO 63359
    Submitted on Wed Feb 25 12:55:36 EST 1998
  • SWEETEN, DISHROON
    William Franklin SWEETEN born Aug. 1856 in Macon Co. Tenn Married-Emma DISHROON and both died in Carroll Co. Arkansas
    Peggy Rutherford
    26969 Hwy M,
    Middletown, MO 63359
    Submitted on Wed Feb 25 12:55:36 EST 1998
  • JENKINS, DOSS
    Minnie Mae JENKINS married Cornelius B. DOSS in Macon County, Layfayette, TN, October 27, 1902, Pleasant Hill Church. I am seeking any info about Minnie Jenkins I do not have her parents names. Thank you.
    Dale Phillips
    Submitted on Sat Mar 14 08:55:29 EST 1998
  • COOMER, BURTON, CRAWFORD
    Looking for info on Eviline(Eva Lynn, Evelyn???) COOMER.. B. 10 Mar1882 in Red Boiling Springs, Macon Co. TN. M. Lucian B. CRAWFORD, 09Apr1901 in Metropolis, Massac Co. IL. D. 19Mar1943 in Paducah, McCracken Co. KY. dau/of Thomas Jackson COOMER and Phoeb e Jane BURTON. Thomas Jackson COOMER b. 02Dec1856 d.14Feb1934 Phoebe Jane BURTON b. 04Feb1852 d. 02Aug1894 Thomas J. COOMER also had wives named Amanda (?), Susan PAGE and Lisa NEWTON as well as one more unknown.Phoebe J. BURTON was also married to W ade HUTCHISON
    Larry D. Bristow
    269 Breeze Lane
    Calvert City, KY 42029
    Submitted on Sat Mar 21 11:40:30 EST 1998
  • ROGERS, BROWNING, RUSSELL, DAVIS, BEAN
    Searching for info about Nellie ROGERS m. Robert Lee BROWNING. They were both born in AR & lived in Jackson Co., TN in the part that is now Clay Co., TN. Related families of RUSSELL & DAVIS lived in Macon Co., TN. I have been unable to locate any info ab out the ancestry of Nellie ROGERS except that my wifes mother who is 89 yrs of age thinks Nellie's father may have been a Richard ROGERS. I have info about descendants & related families of BEAN, BROWNING, DAVIS,CORNWELL, YORK, RUSSELL, & a few others & would gladly share any I have. NELLIE ROGERS was born August 07, 1828 in Arkansas, and died May 01, 1868 in Jackson Co. (now Clay Co.), TN. She married ROBERT LEE BROWNING 1854, son of WILLIAM BROWNING and NANCY KIRBY.
    Edward "Ed" Miller
    Submitted on Wed Mar 25 08:53:18 EST 1998
  • CHANDLER, MANTOOTH, COURTNEY
    Jenny CHANDLER, possible indian who was married to a CHANDLER from Corrigan, Texas, Polk County
    Donna Dickens
    Route 3 Box 593A
    Livingston, TX 77351
    Submitted on Wed Mar 25 12:44 1998
  • RUTHERFORD, SULLIVAN, LOVE, WILSON
    Would like to find out if Elizabeth RUTHERFORD who married Daniel SULLIVAN married second Daniel LOVE between 1860 and 1870. Did Hulda RUTHERFORD marry Moses WILSON 1860-1870 in Macon Couty.
    Margaret Hawkins
    6921 S. 77th E. Ave.,
    Tulsa, OK 74133-7740
    Submitted on Sat Mar 28 19:56 1998
  • MITCHELL, WILSON, HUDSON
    I am searching for infor about my GGGrandfather. He was called Taylor Mitchell. He reportedly fought in the Civil War as a Union soldier. He lived for some time in the Red Boiling Springs area. He was married to Mandy Wilson. My GGrandfather was Will iam
    Regina Mitchell Skaggs
    Submitted on Sun Mar 29 15:09 1998