Polk County, Tennessee Archived Queries
July 2000
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Looking for heritage of Lula Clementine HICKS b.2/07/1880-d.7/06/1923
who m. Charles Edward GOODE b.1/13/1871 - Bradley Co. They one
child, Lloyd Caswell GOODE b.6/10/1899 at Old Fort, Polk Co. Parents
initials: D & J. Any help would be much appreciated.
Kay Goode
cgoode01@snet.net
Submitted on Tue Jul 25 10:27:54 MDT 2000
BRUCE, NANCY JANE, B/20 Aug.1859, Tnn. Married Nipper Adams 6 Mar
1879 Van Buren Co. Ark. Father William Alexander Bruce, Mother, Sarah
Ann Walker. Family says my G/Mother Nancy Jane Bruce was part
Indian? Sone say Cherokee * some say Choctaw, any help would be
appreiated.
Chuck Adams
Chuck Adams
pa27@jps.net
Submitted on Wed Jul 19 16:13:43 MDT 2000
Looking for info on Rebecca STILLWELL wife of Jacob CROSS. Was told
that she is full blooded cherokee. They are my ggrandparents and I
think both were born in NC although my grandmother was born in Polk
County, TN
S.Haney
-- PO Box 1083, Bremen, GA 30110
shaney7@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Mon Jul 17 19:12:00 MDT 2000
Looking for descendants of Elijah Lee and Mary Hood. Our direct line
is through Newman Lee and Ellen Brown. Their son James Arthur Lee
married Ida Belle Hibberts. They were expecting a child when James
Arthur left to serve his country in World War 1, in which he gave his
life. Their son Arthur McKinley Lee was born 1919. Ida later married
Edith (Buster) Mason and had 8 more children. Arthur is still living
and would like to know some of his cousins before it is too late.
If you are connected to this line of LEEs , please let me hear from
you.
Mary Sue Mason
masonms@cococo.net
Submitted on Thu Jul 6 18:19:08 MDT 2000
I am seeking any information regarding Grace Anthonet GEE. My info
states she was born 1/21/1838 in TN. Married James Washington
BED(D)INGFIELD in 1854 in Polk Co. TN. They lived in TN, MO, and
ARK. They had 13 or more children. Her mother's given name might
have been Priscilla. Family stories say she was 1/2 or full blood
Cherokee. I believe her mother was the full Cherokee but I need
conformation. I am the Granddaughter of one of her children, John
Lusk BEDINGFIELD. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!
Shirley Harbaugh
-- 267 Azalea Dr., Elkton, OR 97436
shyrpm@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jul 5 10:15:02 MDT 2000
Do you what McNairs are buried in the McNair cemetery? Was there a
school, tavern, etc.
in that area in the early 1800s?
Gordon Parks
glparks@frontiernet.net
Submitted on Sat Jul 1 16:04:38 MDT 2000
Info needed on descendants of Perry b 1824 & Martha White Womble.
They had 16 children William E b 1852, Rebecca b 1853, Mary b 1854,
Sarah b 1857, Amanda b 1858, Elizabeth b 1860, Charlotte b 1862,Perry
J b 1863, Aly Ann b 1865, Joseph P b 1867, Martha b 1868, Thomas b
1869, Bennett b. 1873,Liddie b 1874 & George b 1875. Info needed on
William E, Rebecca, Mary, Sarah, Amanada, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Perry
J, Joseph P, Martha, Thomas & Rachel Emmeline. Will share info
Cindy Womble Billman
-- 1249 Tiffany Lane, Lewisville, TX 75067
cynbee@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Sat Jul 1 20:53:11 MDT 2000
Looking for information re W.K. Nichols, my maternal grandfather.
His second wife, Lillie May (1872-1911) is buried at Libert Baptist
Church Cemetery in Polk County
Gil Gililland
rgilill369@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Jun 30 18:30:43 MDT 2000
I am trying tolocatemy greatgrandmother Harriet Margaret Davis, and
her daughter is my grandmother,Martha Jane Davis
<;BR>Nancy Kight
-- 900 S.14th Street, Palatka, FL 32177-5022
kightone@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Wed Jun 28 05:57:07 MDT 2000
I would appreciate any information on my grandmother, MATILDA
EMMALINE RYMER, (1880-1973).she was married to JOHN PRICE
(1880-1964).Her Parents were WILLIAM RYMER and SUZANNE KIRKLAND.Her
Grandparents were, DAVID RYMER and ELIZABETH HETHERLY and CHRIS
KIRKLAND and SARAH ELIZABETH JILES. They lived in Polk County. I know
that she was part Cherokee. Any information would be appreciated.
BPayne
usafbjp@prodigy.net
Submitted on Sun Jun 18 15:34:52 MDT 2000
Some of my LINDSEY ancestors went to Copperhill, TN around 1900 and
they are supposedly buried there. Does anyone have the Listing for a
large cem. in Copperhill? I do not know if is the Public Cem. or not.
Possible, First names are Lonnie, Robert, Mannie or William Elbert.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks
Gladys Watson Lee
Gleepsj@mindspring.com
Submitted on Fri Jun 16 23:51:27 MDT 2000
I am looking for any information on my family. James M. KING married
Eliza BEARD 8 Aug 1902 in Polk Co. I have found them on the 1910
Census in Polk Co, hh #56 James 27, Eliza 21, Wheeler 5, Lloyd 2. I
need any information on Eliza Beard before 1902. She was 13. Also
need to find family by 1920.
Cindy Friedman
wyrrd2@hotmail.com
Submitted on Thu Jun 15 08:34:33 MDT 2000
I am looking for information on Isham W. Dacus, who died in Benton,
Polk County, TN on January 15, 1849. He was survived by his widow and
children, who moved to Walton County, GA.
Joel Colley Armistead
Joel Colley Armistead
-- 1461 Fox Forest Terrace, Lilburn, GA 30047
jarmistead@euramex.com
Submitted on Tue Jun 13 17:14:34 MDT 2000
Does anyone have any information on JACOB CROSS married to NANCY JANE
PRINCE? Looking for Jacob's father, mother or siblings. Information
backed up with documentation only please. I have read articles on
who they may or may not have been, but no proof of it as yet. He
would be my gg gf.
Thank you,
Jane Block
Jane Block
MIMamasan@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jun 12 08:46:54 MDT 2000
I'm looking for the Haire and Secrest families of Monroe County, TN.
On the 1880 Monroe County census, there is Thomas and Mary
(Secrest)Hair - they are my GGGrandparents. (Thomas appears with his
mother Emeline on the 1870 Cherokee County NC census) I believe
Mary's siblings include Jordan, Young, Barbara and Mary. I don't
know who the SECREST parents are. I don't know who Thomas Haire's
father was.
Jordan and his wife Susan appear on the 1910 Monroe County census.
There is also a Thomas Haire on that census, but I'm not sure how he
relates. Can anyone help?
Lee-Ellen Van Voorhis
vanvoole@crosslink.net
Submitted on Sun Jun 11 18:23:40 MDT 2000
I'm looking for information on James and Mahala Walling who are
listed in the Polk Co census for 1850. I believe they are also known
as WALDEN. (Their children include Mary, William, Elizabeth, Nancy,
John, Julia and Eliza.) Does anyone know what Mahala's maiden name
was? Or who James' parents are?
Lee-Ellen Van Voorhis
vanvoole@crosslink.net
Submitted on Sun Jun 11 18:10:19 MDT 2000
I'm looking for information on the Secrest family from Polk Co, TN.
Mary E Secrest married Thomas Hair. Mary's siblings may include
Jordan, Young, Barbara and Martha. Not sure who the parents were.
Thomas and Mary's children were Barbary, Edward, Andrew, Martha,
James, Mary, and Cordia. Barbara (who was born in Polk County)
marreid John Harbert Walden.
Lee-Ellen Van Voorhis
vanvoole@crosslink.net
Submitted on Sun Jun 11 18:04:09 MDT 2000
I am researching my great grandmother. she came to east tennessee
and had a a couple of children but the only one i know of is my
grandfather robert dewey COLE who died in 1966 in polk county. she
also settled in monroe county
kevin cole
johnnyred@ellijay.com
Submitted on Tue Jun 6 19:56:55 MDT 2000
Hi,I'm looking for my ancestory from Missouri My grandmother mother
was Sax and Fox Indian My great-grandmother name was Sarah Ann
(Snyder) Cox she married George Washington Cox in Kentucky and
settled in Missouri Mercer County. that was where my
grandmother was born and married James Taylor. Her name was Martha
Evaline (Cox) Taylor she died at a young age and her parents help
raise her five children. One of those five was my father his name was
known as Omer Wilson Taylor or Homer Wilson Taylor ,why he changed it
I don't know .Anyways his grandmother Sarah Ann had a son named John
Williams Cox which was my dad's Uncle registored as a choctaw in
Missouri.I'm looking for any help I can get to find relative of these
decendents,thank you kindly Shirley
Shirley Carter
-- 8986 Kennedy Street, Riverside, CA 92509
cartersa@packbell.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 5 17:44:54 MDT 2000
Searching for info on George W. Baker, b.ca.1780-1790, married a
Cassandra Ann Williams,b.ca.1800-1810.
Found on 1840 census in Polk Co. Tenn.
Children are JJW Baker,Hannah Baker(Pierce/Pearce),/Susan
Baker(Fitsgerald)Frederick Baker and William Henry Harrison Baker,my
ggrandfather.
Any and all info on George and Cassie will be appreciated.
Glenda Kelly
-- Glenda Kelly 498 Co.Rd. 750, Athens, TN 37303
wjkelly@usit.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 5 09:55:46 MDT 2000
I would like to know if anyone knows of an Albert Richard Lemons that
died in the year 1951 and is supposedly buried in a cementary in or
near Benton, or somewhere in Polk County. Appreciate all leads in
information. This was my father who died when I was a very young age.
Cecil Lemons
lemonsc@usit.net
Submitted on Sun May 21 20:24:56 MDT 2000
I am looking for info on James Hall or mollie stephens who were
married in polk co tn . they had a child named bess who married
james Walden.
I am interested in info on will hall or mollie stephens who were
married in polk co tn and had a child named bess. They are believed
to have some native american heritage also.
jenna monroe
jenna_monroe@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sat May 20 09:38:32 MDT 2000
would like info on james WALDENor bess HALL WALDEN who lived in
copperhill tn...who were believed to have some native american heritage
<;BR>jenna monroe
jenna_monroe@hotmail
Submitted on Sat May 20 09:18:19 MDT 2000
I am researching the family of JAMES R. PARSONS who lived in
Copperhill TN, Polk Co., in 1920. He lived there with his wife,
OLLIE BUCKNER PARSONS and two of his 15 children: OLIVER CARL
PARSONS and AUGUSTUS THEODORE PARSONS. I think they worked for the
Tennessee Mining Co. I am also particularly interested in one of
their other sons, ALVIN CAMLIN (OR COLEMAN) PARSONS. Any help would
be greatly appreciated. Hitting too many brick walls gives me a
headache.
Rose Ferguson
Urbudrose@aol.com
Submitted on Wed May 17 06:08:09 MDT 2000
Does anyone have a Obit or Cemetery record of 1860-1880 time period.
I am seeking date of death and burial site of: SARAH Haynes/Hanes
DUFF, widow of John DUFF, mother of Sheriff John Calvin DUFF of Polk
County, TN, whom she lived with by 1860. They arrived in Monroe/Polk
county area in early 1820s. John DUFF, Sr. died fighting a grass or
forest fire in 1829. They had 7 known children. Any information on
this family appreciated. DuffSmith@prodigy.net or Bonnie
Duff-Smith, PO Box 254, Judson, TX 75660.
Bonnie Duff-Smith
DuffSmith@prodigy.net
Submitted on Tue May 16 10:26:47 MDT 2000
Does anyone have ANY information on this GRIFFIN family found on the
1880 Polk Co. cencus: Francis 45 (f.), Susan A. 20, William A. 18,
Cordelia J. 16, Thomas H. 15,VICTORIA C. 10 ???The one I'm trying to
make the connection on is VICTORIA.Can't find this family anywhere in
1870.Does anyone have "ANYTHING" on this family? My Victoria later
moved to CLAIBORNE CO.and married a REED.Please help!!!!
Marjorie Reed
jreed@usit.net
Submitted on Sat May 13 14:28:19 MDT 2000
My gg grandfather, John Guinn and g grandfather Elbert Guinn lived in
Polk Co at least during the 1870 and 1880 census. They were both
mill hands or millers and lived 3rd district, and/or Parkville post
office area. During the 1860 census they lived in Greene Co with the
same occupation, 14th district - Henderson Mills post office. How
can I find information on census districts for Tenn counties and
locations of old mills so that I can narrow down the search for
likely cemeteries. I would like to visit both counties and would
like to walk on the same ground that they might have. Thank you so
much.
Donna M Berry
Donnamberry@netscape.net>
Submitted on Sun May 7 16:42:25 MDT 2000
looking for information on Henry Smith & Martha Gibson in the Polk
county area around 1890-1920.These are my paternal grandparents. Any
type of information would be appreciated.
sonya
jtodd848@aol.com
Submitted on Fri May 12 08:01:02 MDT 2000
Searching for imfo on these family lines.They are from and around the
Tellico Plains area of Tennessee.Some are thought to be full blooded
Cherokee;others part Cherokee.Any help appreciated.Thanks!
Jimmy Lee Thompson
NehiJT@AOL.COM
Submitted on Sun May 7 07:20:49 MDT 2000
I am researching (from the UK) the WORFOLK family. Interested to note
Mary Worfolk age 52 in the Polk County census for 1860, and George
Worfolk in the Roster of Company F of the 19th Tennessee Infantry. Is
there any further information about them at those references, please?
Are there any additional WORFOLK references in the Polk County
records? I will be grateful for any further information. Thank you.
Regards, Andrew Dawrant
Andrew Dawrant
andrewdawrant@cwcom.net
Submitted on Fri May 5 04:58:01 MDT 2000
During War Between States GEORGE WASHINGTON SMITH, Union Co GA
supposedly went to Polk Co, TN from GA to join Union Forces. Any
help
in tracing this action or suggestions on where to look will be
appreciated.
Warren Walker
walkerjw@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sat May 6 21:58:30 MDT 2000
I would like to locate any descendants of Joseph Erskine Taylor of
Polk County. Me married first Mary Van Meter Denton and second Minnie
Cook. He served twice as postmaster and was elected county court
clerk.
J. Edward Taylor
-- 1605 Sunrise Drive, Maryville, TN 37803
jetaylor@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Sat May 6 15:25:19 MDT 2000
I am interested in finding my Cherokee heritage. My G-Grandmother
Roxie WILCOX was married to John LOTT in Mena, Ar. in 1902. Roxie's
mother was Francis FRY, who was married to supposingly Henry Wilcox
or James Wilcox. Francis died when Roxie was a young girl and Roxie
raised her brothers and sisters. Francis and her husband supposingly
lived at Ink, Ar. A small town of Mena, Ar. Supposingly buried at
Ink Cemetery. Francis may have come from Dogwood, Tn. She was half
or full blood Cherokee. Roxie and John lived in Broken-Bow, Ok. for
quite a few years and that is where they passed on. One daughter of
Roxie's in California, still living. If you have any info. it would
be appreciated. Thank-you J. Drye
J. Drye
loafer54@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sat Apr 29 15:14:20 MDT 2000
Looking for information on this couple, whee they were born, married,
buried. They may have been from around Reliance, Tenn. probably around 1860 to 1900.
SLarrea
SLarrea@aol.com
Submitted on Tue May 2 15:47:54 MDT 2000
Does anyone have any information on the CHOO-HUH-LOO-HUH family in
the 1851 Indian cencus?We think we may have a connection.My husband's
ggrandmother,according to family members,VICTORY/VICTORIA/VICKIE
GRIFFIN was at least 1/2 Cherokee,her mother was thought to be full
blooded and her maiden name CHOO-HUH-LOO-HUH.I was really surprized
to actually find the name !! VICKIE GRIFFIN married ANDREW JACKSON
REED(b.1868,Claiborne Co.)and had 10 children.Family members says her
full name was BONNIE VICTORIA CHOO-HUH-LOO-HUH GRIFFIN.If anyone has
any information about this family Please Help!!!
Marjorie Reed
jreed@usit.net
Submitted on Sun Apr 30 18:20:09 MDT 2000
We are looking for any information about the families of Joseph EwelGUESS born 1845 and married Amanda Elizabeth Marvel. Any other infoconcerning GUESS, TOLLEY, OR FAULL.
FAITH
FAITHFROMKY@WEBTV.NET
Submitted on Sun Apr 30 15:41:50 MDT 2000
Looking for info on John Kenneth ROBERTS born 1900.(In Ducktown)
Worked at Morris Mines. His parents were Allie TAYLOR and John Wiley
ROBERTS. He is 1/2 Cherokee or Chickasaw? Was his mother native
American or his father? Any info will be appreciated.
A. Tutino
ptutino@mindspring.com
Submitted on Sat Apr 29 17:12:11 MDT 2000
My grgrgrandfather, Nathan MIDDLETON, of the 29th Reg, Co F, NC
troops, under Ector's Brigade, was killed at the Battle of
Chickamauga, GA. I am told he was interred at Ridge, TN Civil War
cemetary, then moved to GA (?). Can anyone tell me what cemetary in
Ridge that possibly would have been, and to where in GA he possibly
would have been moved? Is the Chick/Chatt Mem Park in Fannin, Murray
or Gilmer Co?? Are either of these cemetaries online?? Can any one
help?
Lynda Webster
lkwebster@mindspring.com
Submitted on Tue Apr 25 18:32:01 MDT 2000
Hi. I'm interested in swapping e-mail with any other Polk County,
McCoy researchers!
Martin Meadows
mmeadows@indy.net
Submitted on Sun Apr 23 19:30:32 MDT 2000
Looking for information on Jacob Kinser, age 70, listed in the 1850Polk census in the household of John Shields, and on ElizabethKintzer, age 55, in the Davis household in 1850.
Gay Greene
GayGreene@webtv.net
Submitted on Sat Apr 22 07:01:43 MDT 2000
Im looking for information on John L Pearce b 1838 and Eliza Ann
White b1844. They were married in 1859 in the City of Benton. They
had 8 children and lived in Old Fort the rest of their lives. John L
died in 1913 and Eliza Ann died in 1920. Grateful for any
information.
cpierce
clpierce@us.ibm.com
Submitted on Fri Apr 21 13:38:49 MDT 2000
I am looking for John COBB b. 1821 His wife was Mary. He lived in
Polk county during the 1850 and 1860 census. His Children are John,
Nancy, Elizabeth, Steven, Marion, William R., Elisha L., Sarah and
Margaret COBB.
Raylene Somerlott
rsomerlott@mindspring.com
Submitted on Mon Apr 17 10:34:02 MDT 2000
Searching for any information on WILLIAM WALKER KING who married
TENNESSEE JAIN GRAYSON. They were my great-grandparents.
Thank you.
Johnnie King Tate
-- 535 Black Oak Ridge Road, Sale Creek, TN 37373
jt5411242@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Apr 20 18:37:31 MDT 2000
WILLIAM HENRY CARVER
WANDA MIRACLE
WEMIRACLE@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Apr 13 13:31:07 MDT 2000
Looking for infromation on Alfred H. MARSH. Born in North Carolina in
1799 but moved to Polk County around 1820.
He married Celia CLOSE. Yhey had 8 children in their marriage.
Ernest Donnel
-- 3716 Aurora Loop, Rocklin, CA 95677
edonnel@hotmail.com
Submitted on Tue Apr 11 11:13:54 MDT 2000
Seeking any info. on Jacob Peck (and progeny), counted in 1860 census
of Polk. Presumption (not validated) is that this is the Jacob M.
Peck of the 1830 and 1840 censuses of Monroe Co.
Harry Hogan
harryhogan@erols.com
Submitted on Mon Apr 10 08:44:14 MDT 2000
I am looking for Nancy Rawlings Green married to Enos before 1850.
Nancy had children by Rawlings husband. Their names were Sarah J,
Lorinda or Lucinda, Martha. Her Children by Enos were Margaret and
Eliza and Pleasant, Mary and William. Nancy was born in Greene Co.
TN
karen bruce
j-kbruce@npoint.net
Submitted on Mon Apr 10 06:30:07 MDT 2000
I am trying to find my Grandmother martha paralee HILL
she was born sep 27 1857 in obion county tn., she was married in 1878
in obion county to William Bradley DOWELL
John William Wilson
-- PO.Box 515, Lamar, AR 72846
jwilson9@arkansas.net
Submitted on Sun Apr 9 16:21:26 MDT 2000
searching for information on my father and his family. his name was
Don Lawrence SMITH. he was born in Ducktown Tennessee on September
24,1914. I don't know the names of his parents or any siblings.This
is what I am looking for. he was supposed to have lived with an aunt
for a few years in his early to preteen years. He married my mother
in October of 1948. He died in Knoxville,Tennessee on February 2,
1982. any information will be greatly appreciated.j
sonya
jtodd848@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Apr 7 14:11:06 MDT 2000
I am looking for information on some murders in Polk County during
the late 1940's. May have been politically motivated.
Steve Satterfield
Satterfcl@HealthyHive.com
Submitted on Thu Apr 6 18:10:24 MDT 2000
There are several WOODS listed in the 1900 Polk County, Tn. Census.
Would like any info on these Woods or connect with someone
researching any of them. WOODS, Andrew J.; WOODS, Benjamin; WOODS,
George W.; WOODS, Hannah M.; WOODS, Jacob H.; WOODS, James F.; WOODS,
John; WOODS, Joseph; WOODS, Mattie E.; WOODS, Minnie; WOODS, Minnie;
WOODS, Samuel; WOODS, Will.
Herman Woods
hlwoods@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Thu Apr 6 07:15:03 MDT 2000
I am searching for the parents of Bennett and Rowland Blankenship.
Bennett came to White Co. between 1845-1850 from Halifax Co. VA.
Rowland came to White Co around 1830 from Knox Co. Tn. Any
information
on these families would be appreciated.
Pattie Cochran
epcochran@cs.com
Submitted on Mon Apr 3 09:48:07 MDT 2000
looking for info on thomas henry b. approx 1828 in tn and wife
minerva b. approx 1830 in south carolina. thomas may have been part
cherokee indian and possibly killed in kentucky.
marie
quepasa041@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Apr 2 13:57:48 MDT 2000
Do you have any information on Mary Casada MOLLY?
Rogers
BORO052944@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Apr 1 21:41:39 MST 2000
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