Archived Queries

December 1997-June 1998

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ALMON. Looking for any records of Thomas Almon(d), known to be of Stewart in Nov. of 1808. alzheimor@aol.com Mike Almon Submitted on Fri Jun 26 14:16:21 EDT 1998

GREEN, SETTLE, ANDREWS. I am looking for ancestors of Anderson GREEN B Abt 1853 in Pennsylvania and his son Joseph Leviticus GREEN, Born 1839.  Caroline ANDREWS was Anderson's wife and Joseph was her son.  Both of these men moved between somewhere in Kentucky and Stewart Co., TN during the late 1800's.  Possibly Caroline married a KEEL after Anderson's death. Please provide any information you have. Mary Ann Hawthorne; 4816 Friendly Street, Pace, FL 32571; maryann@tsufl.edu Submitted on Sun Jun 28 16:38:29 EDT 1998

ASKEW, BARROW, EVERETT, KNIGHT, RUSHING, WILLIAMS. Researching the following surnames of my ancestors from Stewart County, Tennessee: ASKEW, BARROW, EVERETT, KNIGHT, RUSHING, and WILLIAMS.  Would like to correspond with anyone related to or having any info on these family names.  Thank you for posting this query. Harold Wayne HIGGINS.Harold Wayne Higgins; portlybear@hotmail.com Submitted on Mon Jun 29 23:37:17 EDT 1998

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LANE, BAGWELL, CHERRY. I am searching for information on two families from Stewart County. I would like information on John and Harvey LANE. These two were brothers. One fought for the Union, the other for the Confederacy. My grgrandmother, JoAnn Lane Osborne, was a daughter to one, though we don't know which. I also would appreciate information on Amanda BAGWELL who married George Y. CHERRY. Their daughter, Leona, was another of my grgrandmothers. I believe that Amanda may have had a grandfather who was Cherokee. Pam Hodges; crh97@mychoice.net. Submitted on Wed May 27 22:23:26 EDT 1998

ASKEW, BARROW, EVERETT, KNIGHT, RUSHING, WILLIAMS. Researching the following surnames of my ancestors from Stewart County, Tennessee: ASKEW, BARROW, EVERETT, KNIGHT, RUSHING, and WILLIAMS.  Would like to correspond with anyone related to or having any info on these family names.  Thank you for posting this query. Harold Wayne HIGGINS.Harold Wayne Higgins; portlybear@hotmail.com Submitted on Mon Jun 29 23:37:17 EDT 1998

BATEMAN, THOMPSON . John BATEMAN was born in Tyrrell Co. NC in 1804. He had a brother Edmund born in NC 1797. In the 1820s he married Juliet Thompson; at that time, he was in the area now known as Deer Creek in Humphreys County. John had another brother, Jeremiah born in Tennessee in 1913. John purchased 1640 acres in present Houston Co. ~1840 now called BATEMAN Branch Community. Need info about his parents/ ancestors in Tyrrell Co. Father/mother may have died in Humphreys County...info re other siblings also wanted. John, Juliet and children are buried in Houston Co. John Bateman and Juliet are my gggrandparents. Mildred BATEMAN Perry 982 Vallevista Street, Pittsburgh, PA 152341318. perry@fetc.doe.gov. Submitted on Sat Mar 21 04:25:06 EST 1998

BEASLEY. JOHN HAWKINS BEASLEY (1806) father of LEWIS G. (1832), DAVIDCROCKETT (1835), WILL, JOHN HAWKINS JR. (1837), HOES (1833), FREEDONIA (1840). JOHN H. BEASLEY was a farmer, magistrate, andblacksmith. His wife was ALEY BURCHAN. He was a Baptist and memberof the Whig Party. JOHN H. BEASLEY came to Humphrey County around1832 but moved to Stewart County before 1858. Second wife wsCATHERINE LLOYDE. The children of this marriage were GEORGE (1857), FILMORE (1860), JOHN ISSAC HAWKINS (1865), LOVIE (1859), MOLLIE(1860) , MATTIE (1862), MARGARET (1863), BELL(1869), and THOMASPHILLIP (1871). I would like any information on this family and thepeople they married. I would like to know where they are buried. J. Beasley. Now1947@aol.com. Submitted on Wed Apr 15 21:32:18 EDT 1998

BEASLEY, CAPLINGER, FLORENCE.Doing a onename study on the following names of whatever spelling: BEASLEY (now have database of close to 18,000 names), CAPLINGER, and FLORENCE. If you have someone with one of these surnames in your line or can refer me to someone who has, please contact me. Always happy to exchange information. Appreciate any information on these families. Jean W. Stringham 5633 W. Paradise Lane, Glendale, AZ 85306 Zojea@aol.com Submitted on Sun Jan 4 13:01:18 EST 1998

BERRY, MCKINNEY. GGGF SAMUEL MCKINNEY married NANCY BERRY who was NATIVE AMERICAN and their dau. MANERVA ELIZABETH MCKINNEY was born 17 Aug 1831, we believe in Stewart County, TN. NANCY BERRY died in 1831 and SAMUEL MCKINNEY remarried NANCY KASINGER 4 Oct 1832 in Calloway County KY, listed in the marriage records 182346. We are searching for record of the MCKINNEY/BERRY marriage and the location of NANCY BERRY'S death and burial. We think NANCY BERRY had a brother named STEPHEN BERRY. All help will be greatly appreciated. Bill Benton . jloff@ctaz.com. Submitted on Thu Feb 26 00:00:44 EST 1998

BINYON . BINYON, William B. was recorded on LDS ancestry file as being born in 1818 at Henry Co. TN. Since Henry Co. was not formed until 1821, I am searching Stewart Co. for information on his parents. The next information I have on him is his marriage to Lydia TURNER in 1843 in Gibson County TN. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Angela amd2556@aol.com; Submitted on Fri Feb 27 18:27:13 EST 1998

BISHOP, PARCHMAN, KELLY. Joseph BISHOP born NC. Came to Stewart CO. Married STANIELD/STANFILL.Liveed Cumberland City. His son John Franklin BISHOP was my gg grandfather, Any information much appreciated. Would be delighted to share my data on later generations. Ledamerosehay@msn.com Margaret Wall; 4466 West Pine  9-F, St. Louis, MO 63108. Submitted on Sun Jun 14 18:05:45 EDT 1998

BLACKMAN, WATERS . Looking for Bennett BLACKMAN. He is listed in the 1860 Stewart County Census. His widowed daughter Mary Catherine BLACKMAN WATERS is living with him. Norma Karter nckarter@flash.netSubmitted on Sun Mar 15 01:01:21 EST 1998

BOLTON, WEAVER .Would appreciate any info on the WEAVER family who were in Stewart Co., Tn in the late 1790's until 1850. Also looking for info on the William BOLTON family for Stewart and Humprey Co. for this same time period. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Charlene Guidotti 1111 Freeman Switch Road, Berryville, AR 72616 guidotti@hbeark.com. Submitted on Wed Feb 25 00:46:38 EST 1998

BOONE/BOON, BONHAM. Penelope Edward BOONE b ca 1827 TN (bro Tom) m 1847 John BONHAMStewart Co, TN ...first 2 children b TN next 3 AR next 3 TX live dFannin Co, TXany information on this line appreciated. m knapp. mlacykna@slkc.uswest.net. Submitted on Sun Apr 12 17:45:59 EDT 1998

PORTER, BOREN. Researching PORTER family of Trigg Co., KY.  Lived in southern Trigg near Pugh Flat.  May also have lived in Stewart Co., TN.  My grandmother was Minnie Olia PORTER, 1874-1926, m. Andrew Jackson GORDON.  Her father's first name is unknown, but he was born in KY ca. 1840-50?  Her mother's surname is unknown, first name Mary, b. 1846? in KY, d. after 1933.  My grandmother had two brothers and a sister: (her twin) W. Rufus PORTER, 1874-AFT 1955 m. Gertie Lee BOREN; Wake PORTER, b. 187?/8? d. BEF 1912, m. 1 ?, m. 2 Mattie PAGE; Carrie Belle PORTER, 1887-1958, m. 1 __ Bradley; m. 2 George Monroe BOREN, 1867-1938.  Would appreciate any information on this PORTER family. Will share GORDON and related BOREN family information.  Thank you.  Gerald Gordon, Christiansburg, VA ggordon@runet.edu. Gerald Gordon. Submitted on Wed May 27 23:44:55 EDT 1998

BRATTON,BRATTIN,BRATTAN, JESSIE BRATTON,PINKIE BRATTON OF STEWART COUNTY,TENN. 18651933. TERRY 1206 ROCK SPRING DR., ALTON, IL 62002 BRAT@PIASANET.COM Submitted on Sat Mar 7 14:14:15 EST 1998

BROCK. I am searching for any information concerning David BROCK who gave his residence as Dover, Stewart County, Tenn. when he was drafted in the War of 1812. He was drafted in August, 1814 for a term of six months and was honorably discharged at New Orleans in February, 1815. According to the census records and Pension Abstract he would have been born about 1886/87. The Pension Abstract states that he was a private in the company commanded by Captain James Gray in the Tennessee Militia in the war with Great Britian. I would appreciate any information that you might have. He was my great grandfather. Sarah Mozingo . moz@pinebelt.net. Submitted on Sat Mar 14 13:25:28 EST 1998

BRUNSON/GARLAND/FARRELLY. Jesse Atherton BRUNSON married 6 nv 1817 in Stewart co. TN to Louisa (Looney) SHELBY; a dtr Sarah m Allen Johnson 5/28/1839; Dr. Asa BRUNSON m Alceda Simpson 1847; Elizabeth BRUNSON m Hugh GARLAND; Dr. Atherton BRUNSON m Nancy FARRELLY..looking for desc to exhange info. peapicker2@aol.com; Johnnie Johnson. Submitted on Wed Jun 24 22:23:46 EDT 1998

BURGESS, STALLS . I have found Alsy BURGESS married to Francis STALLS in the 1860 Stewart Co., TN Census. The children listed are William, Joseph, Sarah and Franklin. In the 1870 Census Sarah has married Thomas DOUGHTY and Alsy and William are gone. None of them are in the 1880 Stewart Co. Census. If you have any information on this family or any William Burgess that was born around 1867 please contact me. Elizabeth Groves 314 N. Washington St. , Farmersville, TX 75442. Clumpoclay@aol.com. Submitted on Thu Jan 29 14:57:22 EST 1998

BYRD. I am searching for information about Joseph E. Byrd who I believe was born in Stewart county in 1876. His father was Alford H. Byrd (b. 1844, d. 1913). Scott Byrd 1908 Dawnee Brook Trail S., Chesapeake, VA 23320 ewcbyrd@worldnet.att.net. Submitted on Sat Feb 28 12:03:13 EST 1998

VICK, BYRD OR BIRD. I am doing research on the VICK and BYRD families in the StewartCounty area. I need to know Drewery (or Druery) Byrd's parents'names. Any information on the Robert VICK family would be greatlyappreciated!!Becky Vick. Submitted on Thu Apr 9 16:10:24 EDT 1998. vickr3@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us

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TUBBS, CAMDEN . Looking for the parents and siblings of Sarah Ann (Sally) TUBBS b. 1830 Stewart Co., Tenn., and her husband Benjamin H. CAMDEN b. ca 1832. They moved from Tenn. to Dent Co., Mo., but I don't know which state they were married in. John Nash Submitted on Tue Mar 10 06:29:59 EST 1998

BEASLEY, CAPLINGER, FLORENCE.Doing a onename study on the following names of whatever spelling: BEASLEY (now have database of close to 18,000 names), CAPLINGER, and FLORENCE. If you have someone with one of these surnames in your line or can refer me to someone who has, please contact me. Always happy to exchange information. Appreciate any information on these families. Jean W. Stringham 5633 W. Paradise Lane, Glendale, AZ 85306 Zojea@aol.com Submitted on Sun Jan 4 13:01:18 EST 1998

CARNEY. Looking for any information on any Carney's or Lancaster's of Stewart County. My mother was Cora Belle Carney and her father was William Carney. RipJeep@aol.com. Submitted on Sun Jun  7 22:31:00 EDT 1998

ROWLETT, WISEHART, DOWNS, CARNEY, WOFFORD . I am looking for information on these people: Benjamin ROWLETT d. 1857 Tobaccoport. married to Rachel WISEHART. They were the parents of William Owen ROWLETT b. 13 Jan 1826 Calloway Co. KY d. 30 Mar 1889 Stewart Co, TN. William Owen was married to Priann DOWNS b. 13 Jun 1830 Stewart Co. TN m. 12 Oct 1848 Stewart Co, TN d. 22 Jan 1889 Stewart Co TN. They were the parents of George Wesley ROWLETT b. 30 Mar 1860 d. 30 Apr 1950 was married to Ann CARNEY. They were the parents of William Robert ROWLETT b. 19 Nov 1888 was married Ann WOFFORD b. 19 Nov 1888. Any information would be appreciated. I have little information on the CARNEY or WOFFORD lines. Thank you very much. Shannon. gospelhs@ix.netcom.com. Submitted on Sat Jan 24 20:08:03 EST 1998

HERNDON, FITZHUGH, KNIGHT, CARNEY . I am researching these names in Stewart Co. I would like to know more about them. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks! D.Dixon . ih8drs@mindspring.com. Submitted on Fri Jan 23 13:41:02 EST 1998

LANE, BAGWELL, CHERRY. I am searching for information on two families from Stewart County. I would like information on John and Harvey LANE. These two were brothers. One fought for the Union, the other for the Confederacy. My grgrandmother, JoAnn Lane Osborne, was a daughter to one, though we don't know which. I also would appreciate information on Amanda BAGWELL who married George Y. CHERRY. Their daughter, Leona, was another of my grgrandmothers. I believe that Amanda may have had a grandfather who was Cherokee. Pam Hodges; crh97@mychoice.net. Submitted on Wed May 27 22:23:26 EDT 1998

ELKINS, MADDOX, CRABTREE. Seeking information on family and descendants of Merrell ELKINS b 1782 NC and Thankful MADDOX who married April 16, 1810 in Wilson Co TN. and soon moved on to Henry Co TN. Their son, Joseph D ELKINS m. Rebecca CRABTREE, dau of J W & "Writty" CRABTREE, on May 14 1835 in Calloway Co KY. Pat Morton patnart@preferred.com Submitted on Sat Jan 3 21:46:53 EST 1998

WILLIAMS,GREER,RANDLE,CRAFT,FLEETWOOD. Am looking for the parents of Thomas R. WILLIAMS,b. Stewart Co.2Oct1818,joined Cumb.Presb.Church "at an early age", was in Ms. by 1834. Marraiges of WILLIAMS w/ GREER, RANDLE and CRAFT might hold a key. Of particular interest also are Solomon WILLIAMS who had three sonsRalph, Dillard and Thomas,or Miles WILLIAMS who m. Frances RANDLE and they had one unidentified male Thomas' age in the 1820 census, or the John WILLIAMS family among whose descendents incl. a Fleetwood WILLIAMS(FLEETWOOD being a given name in Thomas' family in Ms.) Thanks so much for any clues, however small or insignificant, that might unravel this mystery. Joe Williams Joseph R. Williams 1105 Houston St., Austin, TX 787562133. joe747@ix.netcom.com. Submitted on Fri Jan 9 11:39:08 EST 1998

CULPEPPER, CAPLINGER, REAVES/REEVES . Balaam CULPEPPER and wife Temperance POWELL moved to Stewart Co. before 1816. Their children include my ancestor, Joseph E. CULPEPPER. Joseph married Mahalia (spelled many ways)REAVES/REEVES. They lived in Henry Co. Joseph's son, Robert, married Emma Caroline CAPLINGER. I am interested in the location of their homes, their businesses, and where Balaam and Temperance were buried. I would also take any information regarding the ancestors of Emma CAPLINGER. Especially her great grandparents. Her grandparents, K.H. and Rebecca CAPLINGER, lived in Benton Co. Karen Mallumian .karenm@talleytech.com.Submitted on Sun Mar 1 15:22:20 EST 1998

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DEFEE . I am seeking information on Aaron DeFee, who was listed on the 1860 Stewart county census: roll # 1272, page # 414. I would like complete census data and state of birth, etc. Robert DeFee P.O. Box 900, McBee, SC S.C. DEFEERM@shtc.net. Submitted on Thu Jan 22 16:15:30 EST 1998

DIXON . I am searching for any information on James Harrison DIXON, born March 17, 1838 in Dover, Stewart County, TN. I have a list of his children but no parents or siblings, if you can help it would be greatly appreciated, or if you have any suggestions on how I can find out any more information please EMail me. Again, thank you in advance. Janece . TracingBac@aol.com. Submitted on Wed Mar 18 18:34:20 EST 1998

ROWLETT, WISEHART, DOWNS, CARNEY, WOFFORD . I am looking for information on these people: Benjamin ROWLETT d. 1857 Tobaccoport. married to Rachel WISEHART. They were the parents of William Owen ROWLETT b. 13 Jan 1826 Calloway Co. KY d. 30 Mar 1889 Stewart Co, TN. William Owen was married to Priann DOWNS b. 13 Jun 1830 Stewart Co. TN m. 12 Oct 1848 Stewart Co, TN d. 22 Jan 1889 Stewart Co TN. They were the parents of George Wesley ROWLETT b. 30 Mar 1860 d. 30 Apr 1950 was married to Ann CARNEY. They were the parents of William Robert ROWLETT b. 19 Nov 1888 was married Ann WOFFORD b. 19 Nov 1888. Any information would be appreciated. I have little information on the CARNEY or WOFFORD lines. Thank you very much. Shannon. gospelhs@ix.netcom.com. Submitted on Sat Jan 24 20:08:03 EST 1998

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ELDRIDGE, REDDEN, WINCHESTER, MCCUISTON, Do any of the names seem familar to you??? Obadiah ELDRIDGE b.1806 TN has me locked in history. Looking for siblings and parents of OBADIAH ELDRIDGE and any info. on his first wife MARTHA REDDEN. Thanks, Kathie Henson Descendants of Obadiah Eldridge 1 Obadiah Eldridge 1806 1876 b: 1806 in TN +Martha Reddin b: in TN. m: Abt 1832 2 Martha Eveline Eldridge 1834 1906 +John Calvin McCuiston 1835 1928 m: March 27, 1855 in Calloway County Ky. 3 Martin Luther McCuiston 1856 b: 1856 3 William Teede McCuiston 1857 b: February 20, 1857 3 Mary Elizabeth McCuiston 1859 3 John James McCuiston 1863 3 Sarah Jane McCuiston 1867 1917 +Dillard Wagner Elkins 1866 1950 3 Berlima Adaline McCuiston 1875 3 Lavina McCuiston 1876 3 Alpha Melissa McCuiston 1878 2 L.H. (Lack) Eldridge 18371838 in Calloway Co. KY. 2 William Riley Eldridge Sr. 1839 1914 b: March 1839 in Calloway Co. ( Almo) KY. +Ma. Kathie Henson . Kathartis@surfnetinc.com. Submitted on Sun Feb 8 22:56:34 EST 1998

ELKINS, MADDOX, CRABTREE. Seeking information on family and descendants of Merrell ELKINS b 1782 NC and Thankful MADDOX who married April 16, 1810 in Wilson Co TN. and soon moved on to Henry Co TN. Their son, Joseph D ELKINS m. Rebecca CRABTREE, dau of J W & "Writty" CRABTREE, on May 14 1835 in Calloway Co KY. Pat Morton patnart@preferred.com Submitted on Sat Jan 3 21:46:53 EST 1998

ELLIOT/ELIOT, STIMPSON/STIMSON . Seeking info on Eliot family of Stewart County. Elizabeth M. Eliott, daughter of Fletcher Eliot, married James F. Stimson 1845, had 2 sons: Henry B. Stimson and James F, jr. Oliver Milam . CAM111@aol.com. Submitted on Mon Feb 2 13:20:46 EST 1998

ASKEW, BARROW, EVERETT, KNIGHT, RUSHING, WILLIAMS. Researching the following surnames of my ancestors from Stewart County, Tennessee: ASKEW, BARROW, EVERETT, KNIGHT, RUSHING, and WILLIAMS.  Would like to correspond with anyone related to or having any info on these family names.  Thank you for posting this query. Harold Wayne HIGGINS.Harold Wayne Higgins; portlybear@hotmail.com Submitted on Mon Jun 29 23:37:17 EDT 1998

EZELL . Archibald Ezell listed in Stewart Co, Tn by 1806. On Maruy Co tax list of 1811. Parham Ezell is listed with Archibald on1811 tax list and also 1816. Parham later migates to Henry Co, Tn and dies there in 1844. Would like to contact anyone related or has info. about these men. Joe R Gorham 520 Quail Hollow, Mesquite, TX 75150 . jgorham1@compuserve.com. Submitted on Sun Mar 15 21:15:13 EST 1998

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BRUNSON/GARLAND/FARRELLY. Jesse Atherton BRUNSON married 6 nv 1817 in Stewart co. TN to Louisa (Looney) SHELBY; a dtr Sarah m Allen Johnson 5/28/1839; Dr. Asa BRUNSON m Alceda Simpson 1847; Elizabeth BRUNSON m Hugh GARLAND; Dr. Atherton BRUNSON m Nancy FARRELLY..looking for desc to exhange info. peapicker2@aol.com; Johnnie Johnson. Submitted on Wed Jun 24 22:23:46 EDT 1998

HERNDON, FITZHUGH, KNIGHT, CARNEY . I am researching these names in Stewart Co. I would like to know more about them. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks! D.Dixon . ih8drs@mindspring.com. Submitted on Fri Jan 23 13:41:02 EST 1998

WILLIAMS,GREER,RANDLE,CRAFT,FLEETWOOD. Am looking for the parents of Thomas R. WILLIAMS,b. Stewart Co.2Oct1818,joined Cumb.Presb.Church "at an early age", was in Ms. by 1834. Marraiges of WILLIAMS w/ GREER, RANDLE and CRAFT might hold a key. Of particular interest also are Solomon WILLIAMS who had three sonsRalph, Dillard and Thomas,or Miles WILLIAMS who m. Frances RANDLE and they had one unidentified male Thomas' age in the 1820 census, or the John WILLIAMS family among whose descendents incl. a Fleetwood WILLIAMS(FLEETWOOD being a given name in Thomas' family in Ms.) Thanks so much for any clues, however small or insignificant, that might unravel this mystery. Joe Williams Joseph R. Williams 1105 Houston St., Austin, TX 787562133. joe747@ix.netcom.com. Submitted on Fri Jan 9 11:39:08 EST 1998

BEASLEY, CAPLINGER, FLORENCE.Doing a onename study on the following names of whatever spelling: BEASLEY (now have database of close to 18,000 names), CAPLINGER, and FLORENCE. If you have someone with one of these surnames in your line or can refer me to someone who has, please contact me. Always happy to exchange information. Appreciate any information on these families. Jean W. Stringham 5633 W. Paradise Lane, Glendale, AZ 85306 Zojea@aol.com Submitted on Sun Jan 4 13:01:18 EST 1998

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GARDNER, OLIVE. I am looking for information of Andrew J. Gardner and Louiza Emeline Olive, who were married in Stewart Co.TN on 16 Feb 1843.  There is an Andrew J. Gardner and Louiza listed in Williamson Co.TN 1850 and 1870 census and Maury Co.TN 1860 census.  They had a daughter Eliza A., whom I believe to be the wife of my great-grandfather William T. Hardy, born in Russell Co.AL.  They later settled in the area around Water Valley,MS. jlhardy98@hotmail.com. Submitted on Wed Jun 10 14:56:11 EDT 1998

BRUNSON/GARLAND/FARRELLY. Jesse Atherton BRUNSON married 6 nv 1817 in Stewart co. TN to Louisa (Looney) SHELBY; a dtr Sarah m Allen Johnson 5/28/1839; Dr. Asa BRUNSON m Alceda Simpson 1847; Elizabeth BRUNSON m Hugh GARLAND; Dr. Atherton BRUNSON m Nancy FARRELLY..looking for desc to exhange info. peapicker2@aol.com; Johnnie Johnson. Submitted on Wed Jun 24 22:23:46 EDT 1998

GATLIN, SURLES . Researching the family of Susannah SURLES GATLIN, b. 15 Dec. 1826 near Dover, Stewart Co., TN; m. 8 March 1847 in Macon Co., IL. to Rbt. L. Ferguson; d. 23 Dec. 1911 in Ashland, Jackson Co., OR. If you have any information regarding Susannah's parents, I would be most appreciative. I will share the information that I have regarding her family. Jane Murray 4718 Crestmont Place, Oceanside, CA 92056 Ceatta@aol.com. Submitted on Fri Feb 6 21:45:04 EST 1998

GRAY. Am looking to find info on any GRAY from 1800-1850. Understand courthouse burned and many records were lost!  Dover was last known record of GRAY'S,trying to find where they moved to Dover from. ggray@Arnet.com. Glenn Gray-P.O.Box 926, Fritch, TX 79036. Submitted on Thu Jun  4 16:00:58 EDT 1998

WEAKS, WEATHERFORD, SMITH, GRAY, THOMPSON, MCCARTY, STAVELY, GRUBBS, SETTLE. My Grandparents were William Walter McCarty and Annie Emily Weaks.  I have data on the Weaks family but lack info on the McCarty line.  Any help would be appreciated. William Walter McCarty's father was William Smith McCarty and his father was John W. McCarty.  John was believed to be from Ohio and was married to Eliza Grubbs.ccookj@mindspring.com. Carlisle C. Cook, Jr; 210 Brandon Mill Circle, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Submitted on Tue Jun  2 14:15:33 EDT 1998

GREEN, SETTLE, ANDREWS. I am looking for ancestors of Anderson GREEN B Abt 1853 in Pennsylvania and his son Joseph Leviticus GREEN, Born 1839.  Caroline ANDREWS was Anderson's wife and Joseph was her son.  Both of these men moved between somewhere in Kentucky and Stewart Co., TN during the late 1800's.  Possibly Caroline married a KEEL after Anderson's death. Please provide any information you have. Mary Ann Hawthorne; 4816 Friendly Street, Pace, FL 32571; maryann@tsufl.edu Submitted on Sun Jun 28 16:38:29 EDT 1998

WILLIAMS,GREER,RANDLE,CRAFT,FLEETWOOD. Am looking for the parents of Thomas R. WILLIAMS,b. Stewart Co.2Oct1818,joined Cumb.Presb.Church "at an early age", was in Ms. by 1834. Marraiges of WILLIAMS w/ GREER, RANDLE and CRAFT might hold a key. Of particular interest also are Solomon WILLIAMS who had three sonsRalph, Dillard and Thomas,or Miles WILLIAMS who m. Frances RANDLE and they had one unidentified male Thomas' age in the 1820 census, or the John WILLIAMS family among whose descendents incl. a Fleetwood WILLIAMS(FLEETWOOD being a given name in Thomas' family in Ms.) Thanks so much for any clues, however small or insignificant, that might unravel this mystery. Joe Williams Joseph R. Williams 1105 Houston St., Austin, TX 787562133. joe747@ix.netcom.com. Submitted on Fri Jan 9 11:39:08 EST 1998

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HAMILTON, TERRY. Looking for ancestors of HAMILTON family in the county in the early1800s. Some given names: Hance,Thomas,Isaiah, and Alexander. Theylived a short while in GA. Later some migrated to MS. The TERRYfamily was out of VA and NC.Some of them also migrated to MS.Ancestal and descendant information welcomed. James Hamilton-- 163 w. Rexford Dr, beverly Hills, FL 34465. mlacykna@slkc.uswest.net. Submitted on Thu Apr 9 23:57:02 EDT 1998

HENDERSON. Looking for information for William Henderson born around 1837 who married Margaret E _______. They were in Stewart County in 1870 andwere in Henry County by 1880.Their children were:Ardelia Elbetha, Loritta A.,Viola O. ,Ardemia A.,George Ann,John T.,Willie,Alison Collignon. loonetta@prodigy.net. Submitted on Tue May 26 10:51:46 EDT 1998

HERNDON, FITZHUGH, KNIGHT, CARNEY . I am researching these names in Stewart Co. I would like to know more about them. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks! D.Dixon . ih8drs@mindspring.com. Submitted on Fri Jan 23 13:41:02 EST 1998

HUTCHISON . Reseaching William T. HUTCHISON m Mary Clay DAWSON. He was an early Cumberland Presbyterian Minister in Stewart Co. TN & Trigg Co. KY. His eldest, Henry Clay HUTCHISON b 3/14/1827 m Elizabeth JONES 7/16/1850 & settled on 410 acres of farmland in Dover. They had 10 children including my ggrandfather John Sylvester HUTCHISON. Would like to hear from anyone with addl information & of course would like to share what I have. Linda Moss De Vita. ldevita@socal.rr.com. Submitted on Sun Mar 1 14:58:24 EST 1998

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JACKSON,WILSON. I`m looking for any information on my great grandfather ThomasJACKSON born 1863 married to Callie WILSON born 1867 childernCharles, HenryVallie, Andrew,Harriet and ?. Tim Jackson 3392 berea road , Cleveland, OH 44111. www.timlorjack@.aol.com. Submitted on Wed Apr 1 18:40:43 EST 1998

JACKSON WILSON. looking for information on a charles henry JACKSON born in stewart in1877 his wife idella WILSON born 1888.his parents thomas (b.1863) andcallie (b.1867).her parents henry WILSON and nancy elmira. tim jackson 3392 berea road, cleveland, OH 44111. timlorjack@aol.com. Submitted on Mon Feb 23 19:14:38 EST 1998

JAMES . JAMES, JOHN... I am seeking anyone researching JOHN JAMES. I believe him to be the same John James who was in Stewart Co., TN in 1820 and 1830. His wife was NANCY maiden unknown. He was born in Richmond Co NC and served in the War of 1812 from there. His children (b. TN) were: John H. James b c 1825; Lucinda James b c 1827 (married Edmond Barnett later); William James born c 1828 m. Mary A. Graham; Robert W. James born c 1832/5; Rebecca James; Mary James (later married Robertson Underwood). John James and family removed to Wayne Co. MS in 1840 then Jasper Co MS in 1850. John died in 1865. Nancy, his wife, b 1802 in TN, predeceased him. My line is his son ROBERT who married #1 Nancy ? and #2 Elizabeth Vaughn Bunch in Mississippi Regina Roper 405 Northeast Tenth Avenue, Gainesville, FL. 32601.afn02428@afn.org.Submitted on Tue Jan 20 08:47:23 EST 1998

JAMISON, READ . Thomas Hamilton Read and Robert Jamison are on the 1820 census fo Stewart Co. By 1825 they had removed to Carroll Co Tn. Does anyone have info as to where these families were before Stewart Co. They may be associated with the Hamilton family also in Stewart Co. Clarence Lee . CEL28@AOL.COM. Submitted on Sun Apr 5 19:09:13 EDT 1998

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KENDALL . I am looking for information on Peter Kendall, born 1778 in Randolph County NC and his children Eli, Devereaux Jarrett, Elizabeth and possibly Edward Elms. He was a State Senator from Stewart Co. and then Henry County TN where he died in 1852 or 1868. Do you have any info that might help me? Thanks. Bill Kendall . bkendall@sundial.net. Submitted on Mon Mar 16 10:47:40 EST 1998

KENDALL. I am looking for information on Peter Kendall, born 1778 in Randolph County NC and his children Eli, Devereaux Jarrett, Elizabeth and possibly Edward Elms. He was a State Senator from Stewart Co. and then Henry County TN where he died in 1852 or 1868. Do you have any info that might help me? Thanks. Bill Kendall . bkendall@sundial.net. Submitted on Thu Mar 5 20:06:04 EST 1998

BISHOP, PARCHMAN, KELLY. Joseph BISHOP born NC. Came to Stewart CO. Married STANIELD/STANFILL.Liveed Cumberland City. His son John Franklin BISHOP was my gg grandfather, Any information much appreciated. Would be delighted to share my data on later generations. Ledamerosehay@msn.com Margaret Wall; 4466 West Pine  9-F, St. Louis, MO 63108. Submitted on Sun Jun 14 18:05:45 EDT 1998

ASKEW, BARROW, EVERETT, KNIGHT, RUSHING, WILLIAMS. Researching the following surnames of my ancestors from Stewart County, Tennessee: ASKEW, BARROW, EVERETT, KNIGHT, RUSHING, and WILLIAMS.  Would like to correspond with anyone related to or having any info on these family names.  Thank you for posting this query. Harold Wayne HIGGINS.Harold Wayne Higgins; portlybear@hotmail.com Submitted on Mon Jun 29 23:37:17 EDT 1998

HERNDON, FITZHUGH, KNIGHT, CARNEY . I am researching these names in Stewart Co. I would like to know more about them. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks! D.Dixon . ih8drs@mindspring.com. Submitted on Fri Jan 23 13:41:02 EST 1998

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LANE, BAGWELL, CHERRY. I am searching for information on two families from Stewart County. I would like information on John and Harvey LANE. These two were brothers. One fought for the Union, the other for the Confederacy. My grgrandmother, JoAnn Lane Osborne, was a daughter to one, though we don't know which. I also would appreciate information on Amanda BAGWELL who married George Y. CHERRY. Their daughter, Leona, was another of my grgrandmothers. I believe that Amanda may have had a grandfather who was Cherokee. Pam Hodges; crh97@mychoice.net. Submitted on Wed May 27 22:23:26 EDT 1998

LYNN, WEST. LYNN - I am trying to find my ancestors. My great grandfather wasWilliam Henry LYNN. Sr. - born approx 1874. ( and purported to be 1/4to 1/2 Cherokee) married Nannie Elizabeth WEST. Two of theirchildren were Arrona Lynn - born approx 1921 and my grandfather, OtisLYNN - born approx 1912. My grandfather told me years ago thatourbranch of the LYNN family lived with and married Cherokee in Tennessee. I'm very new at this and I don't really know where to start. Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. :rwa12345@aol.com". Rebecca Arnold; 973 Erick Lane, Boise, ID 83704. Submitted on Thu Jun  4 00:31:15 EDT 1998

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ELKINS, MADDOX, CRABTREE. Seeking information on family and descendants of Merrell ELKINS b 1782 NC and Thankful MADDOX who married April 16, 1810 in Wilson Co TN. and soon moved on to Henry Co TN. Their son, Joseph D ELKINS m. Rebecca CRABTREE, dau of J W & "Writty" CRABTREE, on May 14 1835 in Calloway Co KY. Pat Morton patnart@preferred.com Submitted on Sat Jan 3 21:46:53 EST 1998

MASSEY, POLK, SMITH . Searching for Joel MASSEY and Elizabeth ___. Family bible indicates he died 28 Oct 1853, she died Jul 1839. Two known children: (1) William SMITH MASSEY b.11 Aug 1816 Lebanon, Wilson Co TN; d.26 Jun 1889 San Augustine Co. TX. Married 31 Dec 1837 Margaret Benigna POLK. (2) Mary Ann MASSEY b.1822, Lebanon, Wilson Co. TN; d.25 Feb 1887 Bartlett, Shelby Co. TN. Married 28 Dec 1837 Shelby Co. TN, Charles Grandison POLK (brother of Margaret Benigna POLK). From court records it appears Joel MASSEY was buying and selling land as he went across TN. In Stewart, Humphries, Wilson, and Shelby Cos. TN. Would appreciate any information on this family. Betty H. Bowman . bowman@gvtc.com. Submitted on Sat Feb 14 14:29:59 EST 1998

ELDRIDGE, REDDEN, WINCHESTER, MCCUISTON, Do any of the names seem familar to you??? Obadiah ELDRIDGE b.1806 TN has me locked in history. Looking for siblings and parents of OBADIAH ELDRIDGE and any info. on his first wife MARTHA REDDEN. Thanks, Kathie Henson Descendants of Obadiah Eldridge 1 Obadiah Eldridge 1806 1876 b: 1806 in TN +Martha Reddin b: in TN. m: Abt 1832 2 Martha Eveline Eldridge 1834 1906 +John Calvin McCuiston 1835 1928 m: March 27, 1855 in Calloway County Ky. 3 Martin Luther McCuiston 1856 b: 1856 3 William Teede McCuiston 1857 b: February 20, 1857 3 Mary Elizabeth McCuiston 1859 3 John James McCuiston 1863 3 Sarah Jane McCuiston 1867 1917 +Dillard Wagner Elkins 1866 1950 3 Berlima Adaline McCuiston 1875 3 Lavina McCuiston 1876 3 Alpha Melissa McCuiston 1878 2 L.H. (Lack) Eldridge 18371838 in Calloway Co. KY. 2 William Riley Eldridge Sr. 1839 1914 b: March 1839 in Calloway Co. ( Almo) KY. +Ma. Kathie Henson . Kathartis@surfnetinc.com. Submitted on Sun Feb 8 22:56:34 EST 1998

BERRY, MCKINNEY. GGGF SAMUEL MCKINNEY married NANCY BERRY who was NATIVE AMERICAN and their dau. MANERVA ELIZABETH MCKINNEY was born 17 Aug 1831, we believe in Stewart County, TN. NANCY BERRY died in 1831 and SAMUEL MCKINNEY remarried NANCY KASINGER 4 Oct 1832 in Calloway County KY, listed in the marriage records 182346. We are searching for record of the MCKINNEY/BERRY marriage and the location of NANCY BERRY'S death and burial. We think NANCY BERRY had a brother named STEPHEN BERRY. All help will be greatly appreciated. Bill Benton . jloff@ctaz.com. Submitted on Thu Feb 26 00:00:44 EST 1998

PEGRAM, MILAM. I am trying to find members of the Milam family who may be descended from Steve Milam who married Eleandor Pegram (daughter of Daniel Pegram and Lucy Milam) circa 1730 in Stewart Co. I would also greatly appreciate it if anyone has abstracts of Stewart Co. Wills who can check for a Will for JAMES MILAM, father of LUCY MILAM who died in Stewart Co. probably before 1725. Nola Pegram Duffy. nduffy@patch.net. Submitted on Sat Feb 14 14:09:36 EST 1998

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NORRID. I would like any information on the name Norrid. Especailly there is a Wm Norrid in Henry Co about 1830. I have a Rebecca Norrid married Joseph Walker in a unknown place. Its supposed it was Stewart Tn and its thought her father was a Jerry Norrid of that place. SO I suppose Wm Norrid was Jrry's brother. Anyway I am trying to put together the Norrids and any help would be aprreciated. I would like any and all Norrids(Nored, Norid etc)(even Norward) of any and all colors. Its a rare name so I thought I would just get them all! Ps I was doing the Obion Census for 1840 I think and some Norrids had checks, some blanks and some big x's in the race column. Any enlightenment about this would be aprreciated also!Tentively I have decided blank is white , check is puzzeling and x is either black or Indian. Joybeneman@aol.com. Submitted on Sun Jun 7 12:51:41 EDT 1998

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GARDNER, OLIVE. I am looking for information of Andrew J. Gardner and Louiza Emeline Olive, who were married in Stewart Co.TN on 16 Feb 1843.  There is an Andrew J. Gardner and Louiza listed in Williamson Co.TN 1850 and 1870 census and Maury Co.TN 1860 census.  They had a daughter Eliza A., whom I believe to be the wife of my great-grandfather William T. Hardy, born in Russell Co.AL.  They later settled in the area around Water Valley,MS. jlhardy98@hotmail.com. Submitted on Wed Jun 10 14:56:11 EDT 1998

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BISHOP, PARCHMAN, KELLY. Joseph BISHOP born NC. Came to Stewart CO. Married STANIELD/STANFILL.Liveed Cumberland City. His son John Franklin BISHOP was my gg grandfather, Any information much appreciated. Would be delighted to share my data on later generations. Ledamerosehay@msn.com Margaret Wall; 4466 West Pine  9-F, St. Louis, MO 63108. Submitted on Sun Jun 14 18:05:45 EDT 1998

PARKER,WILLIAMS . I am searching for information about JOHN PARKER, who died in Stewart County in 1851. I believe he was a merchant. He had a son named JOHN W. PARKER who lived in Dover. I believe that ISAAC PARKER, SAMUEL PARKER, and EXUM PARKER were also sons. There was a daughter who married a WILLIAMS, but I don't know her name. Any information about this family will be appreciated. Ed Wells 2527 Steele Road, Baltimore, MD 21209 . wells@stsci.edu. Submitted on Mon Feb 2 20:18:38 EST 1998

PEGRAM, MILAM. I am trying to find members of the Milam family who may be descended from Steve Milam who married Eleandor Pegram (daughter of Daniel Pegram and Lucy Milam) circa 1730 in Stewart Co. I would also greatly appreciate it if anyone has abstracts of Stewart Co. Wills who can check for a Will for JAMES MILAM, father of LUCY MILAM who died in Stewart Co. probably before 1725. Nola Pegram Duffy. nduffy@patch.net. Submitted on Sat Feb 14 14:09:36 EST 1998

MASSEY, POLK, SMITH . Searching for Joel MASSEY and Elizabeth ___. Family bible indicates he died 28 Oct 1853, she died Jul 1839. Two known children: (1) William SMITH MASSEY b.11 Aug 1816 Lebanon, Wilson Co TN; d.26 Jun 1889 San Augustine Co. TX. Married 31 Dec 1837 Margaret Benigna POLK. (2) Mary Ann MASSEY b.1822, Lebanon, Wilson Co. TN; d.25 Feb 1887 Bartlett, Shelby Co. TN. Married 28 Dec 1837 Shelby Co. TN, Charles Grandison POLK (brother of Margaret Benigna POLK). From court records it appears Joel MASSEY was buying and selling land as he went across TN. In Stewart, Humphries, Wilson, and Shelby Cos. TN. Would appreciate any information on this family. Betty H. Bowman . bowman@gvtc.com. Submitted on Sat Feb 14 14:29:59 EST 1998

PORTER, BOREN. Researching PORTER family of Trigg Co., KY.  Lived in southern Trigg near Pugh Flat.  May also have lived in Stewart Co., TN.  My grandmother was Minnie Olia PORTER, 1874-1926, m. Andrew Jackson GORDON.  Her father's first name is unknown, but he was born in KY ca. 1840-50?  Her mother's surname is unknown, first name Mary, b. 1846? in KY, d. after 1933.  My grandmother had two brothers and a sister: (her twin) W. Rufus PORTER, 1874-AFT 1955 m. Gertie Lee BOREN; Wake PORTER, b. 187?/8? d. BEF 1912, m. 1 ?, m. 2 Mattie PAGE; Carrie Belle PORTER, 1887-1958, m. 1 __ Bradley; m. 2 George Monroe BOREN, 1867-1938.  Would appreciate any information on this PORTER family. Will share GORDON and related BOREN family information.  Thank you.  Gerald Gordon, Christiansburg, VA ggordon@runet.edu. Gerald Gordon. Submitted on Wed May 27 23:44:55 EDT 1998

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THOMPSON,  QUINN. Looking for information on THOMPSON- QUINN families Dover,Tenn or Furnace Creek Tenn in 1856 is the only date I have thats'Cathryn my ggm birth year. Other names of family are Coley, Mike,Austin,Margaret,and Cathryn Patrick QUINN was their father; Margaret (Delaney)was his wife both born in Ireland Any help would be appreciated. Pozzydaz@aol.com Patricia R. Fenton; 2204 Vimont  Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84109-1741. Submitted on Sun Jun 14 14:25:11 EDT 1998

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WILLIAMS,GREER,RANDLE,CRAFT,FLEETWOOD. Am looking for the parents of Thomas R. WILLIAMS,b. Stewart Co.2Oct1818,joined Cumb.Presb.Church "at an early age", was in Ms. by 1834. Marraiges of WILLIAMS w/ GREER, RANDLE and CRAFT might hold a key. Of particular interest also are Solomon WILLIAMS who had three sonsRalph, Dillard and Thomas,or Miles WILLIAMS who m. Frances RANDLE and they had one unidentified male Thomas' age in the 1820 census, or the John WILLIAMS family among whose descendents incl. a Fleetwood WILLIAMS(FLEETWOOD being a given name in Thomas' family in Ms.) Thanks so much for any clues, however small or insignificant, that might unravel this mystery. Joe Williams Joseph R. Williams 1105 Houston St., Austin, TX 787562133. joe747@ix.netcom.com. Submitted on Fri Jan 9 11:39:08 EST 1998

JAMISON, READ . Thomas Hamilton Read and Robert Jamison are on the 1820 census fo Stewart Co. By 1825 they had removed to Carroll Co Tn. Does anyone have info as to where these families were before Stewart Co. They may be associated with the Hamilton family also in Stewart Co. Clarence Lee . CEL28@AOL.COM. Submitted on Sun Apr 5 19:09:13 EDT 1998

CULPEPPER, CAPLINGER, REAVES/REEVES . Balaam CULPEPPER and wife Temperance POWELL moved to Stewart Co. before 1816. Their children include my ancestor, Joseph E. CULPEPPER. Joseph married Mahalia (spelled many ways)REAVES/REEVES. They lived in Henry Co. Joseph's son, Robert, married Emma Caroline CAPLINGER. I am interested in the location of their homes, their businesses, and where Balaam and Temperance were buried. I would also take any information regarding the ancestors of Emma CAPLINGER. Especially her great grandparents. Her grandparents, K.H. and Rebecca CAPLINGER, lived in Benton Co. Karen Mallumian .karenm@talleytech.com.Submitted on Sun Mar 1 15:22:20 EST 1998

ELDRIDGE, REDDEN, WINCHESTER, MCCUISTON, Do any of the names seem familar to you??? Obadiah ELDRIDGE b.1806 TN has me locked in history. Looking for siblings and parents of OBADIAH ELDRIDGE and any info. on his first wife MARTHA REDDEN. Thanks, Kathie Henson Descendants of Obadiah Eldridge 1 Obadiah Eldridge 1806 1876 b: 1806 in TN +Martha Reddin b: in TN. m: Abt 1832 2 Martha Eveline Eldridge 1834 1906 +John Calvin McCuiston 1835 1928 m: March 27, 1855 in Calloway County Ky. 3 Martin Luther McCuiston 1856 b: 1856 3 William Teede McCuiston 1857 b: February 20, 1857 3 Mary Elizabeth McCuiston 1859 3 John James McCuiston 1863 3 Sarah Jane McCuiston 1867 1917 +Dillard Wagner Elkins 1866 1950 3 Berlima Adaline McCuiston 1875 3 Lavina McCuiston 1876 3 Alpha Melissa McCuiston 1878 2 L.H. (Lack) Eldridge 18371838 in Calloway Co. KY. 2 William Riley Eldridge Sr. 1839 1914 b: March 1839 in Calloway Co. ( Almo) KY. +Ma. Kathie Henson . Kathartis@surfnetinc.com. Submitted on Sun Feb 8 22:56:34 EST 1998

ROSS, STAGNER . Seeking descendants of ROSS family of Stewart County. Joseph C. ROSS, b. 1862, d. 1914, m. Manisia STAGNER, b. 1873, d. 1941. Buried ROSS Cemetery. Also, H. S. ROSS married A.A. STAGNER, Dec 1892. Oliver Milam. CAM111@aol.com.Submitted on Mon Feb 2 13:12:16 EST 1998

ROWLETT, WISEHART, DOWNS, CARNEY, WOFFORD . I am looking for information on these people: Benjamin ROWLETT d. 1857 Tobaccoport. married to Rachel WISEHART. They were the parents of William Owen ROWLETT b. 13 Jan 1826 Calloway Co. KY d. 30 Mar 1889 Stewart Co, TN. William Owen was married to Priann DOWNS b. 13 Jun 1830 Stewart Co. TN m. 12 Oct 1848 Stewart Co, TN d. 22 Jan 1889 Stewart Co TN. They were the parents of George Wesley ROWLETT b. 30 Mar 1860 d. 30 Apr 1950 was married to Ann CARNEY. They were the parents of William Robert ROWLETT b. 19 Nov 1888 was married Ann WOFFORD b. 19 Nov 1888. Any information would be appreciated. I have little information on the CARNEY or WOFFORD lines. Thank you very much. Shannon. gospelhs@ix.netcom.com. Submitted on Sat Jan 24 20:08:03 EST 1998

ASKEW, BARROW, EVERETT, KNIGHT, RUSHING, WILLIAMS. Researching the following surnames of my ancestors from Stewart County, Tennessee: ASKEW, BARROW, EVERETT, KNIGHT, RUSHING, and WILLIAMS.  Would like to correspond with anyone related to or having any info on these family names.  Thank you for posting this query. Harold Wayne HIGGINS.Harold Wayne Higgins; portlybear@hotmail.com Submitted on Mon Jun 29 23:37:17 EDT 1998

RUSHING. Looking for proof that Betsy RUSHING b.abt 1800 and daughter of Phillip RUSHING of Stewart Co. is the same Betsy Rushing who married William RUCKER of Bedford Co., TN.  Estimated time of marriage is about 1827. jim@edge.net Jean Vaughn Hendricks Submitted on Sat Jun 27 02:09:10 EDT 1998

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SANDERSON/SANDERS . I am looking for information on Elliot Sanderson, who married Willie Bryant in approximately 1890 in Indian Mound, Stewart County. I beleive that his surname is listed as Sanders on some records. I would like to know the names and birthplaces of his parents. Any information would be geatly appreciated. Mike Sanderson 127 Jefferson Street, Stratford, CT 06497 .kerickson@snet.net. Submitted on Sat Feb 28 12:32:03 EST 1998

GREEN, SETTLE, ANDREWS. I am looking for ancestors of Anderson GREEN B Abt 1853 in Pennsylvania and his son Joseph Leviticus GREEN, Born 1839.  Caroline ANDREWS was Anderson's wife and Joseph was her son.  Both of these men moved between somewhere in Kentucky and Stewart Co., TN during the late 1800's.  Possibly Caroline married a KEEL after Anderson's death. Please provide any information you have. Mary Ann Hawthorne; 4816 Friendly Street, Pace, FL 32571; maryann@tsufl.edu Submitted on Sun Jun 28 16:38:29 EDT 1998

SKINNER. Searching for SKINNER, Aaron Thomas born 1840, father of William Aaron SKINNER, born 12/Jan/1881. I need and would appreciate any information someone could provide me. Thanks, Kitty . Kitty Wilson . kwils@hssd.afsc.k12.ar.us. Submitted on Wed Jan 28 16:42:22 EST 1998

MASSEY, POLK, SMITH . Searching for Joel MASSEY and Elizabeth ___. Family bible indicates he died 28 Oct 1853, she died Jul 1839. Two known children: (1) William SMITH MASSEY b.11 Aug 1816 Lebanon, Wilson Co TN; d.26 Jun 1889 San Augustine Co. TX. Married 31 Dec 1837 Margaret Benigna POLK. (2) Mary Ann MASSEY b.1822, Lebanon, Wilson Co. TN; d.25 Feb 1887 Bartlett, Shelby Co. TN. Married 28 Dec 1837 Shelby Co. TN, Charles Grandison POLK (brother of Margaret Benigna POLK). From court records it appears Joel MASSEY was buying and selling land as he went across TN. In Stewart, Humphries, Wilson, and Shelby Cos. TN. Would appreciate any information on this family. Betty H. Bowman . bowman@gvtc.com. Submitted on Sat Feb 14 14:29:59 EST 1998

ROSS, STAGNER . Seeking descendants of ROSS family of Stewart County. Joseph C. ROSS, b. 1862, d. 1914, m. Manisia STAGNER, b. 1873, d. 1941. Buried ROSS Cemetery. Also, H. S. ROSS married A.A. STAGNER, Dec 1892. Oliver Milam. CAM111@aol.com.Submitted on Mon Feb 2 13:12:16 EST 1998

BURGESS, STALLS . I have found Alsy BURGESS married to Francis STALLS in the 1860 Stewart Co., TN Census. The children listed are William, Joseph, Sarah and Franklin. In the 1870 Census Sarah has married Thomas DOUGHTY and Alsy and William are gone. None of them are in the 1880 Stewart Co. Census. If you have any information on this family or any William Burgess that was born around 1867 please contact me. Elizabeth Groves 314 N. Washington St. , Farmersville, TX 75442. Clumpoclay@aol.com. Submitted on Thu Jan 29 14:57:22 EST 1998

WEAKS, WEATHERFORD, SMITH, GRAY, THOMPSON, MCCARTY, STAVELY, GRUBBS, SETTLE. My Grandparents were William Walter McCarty and Annie Emily Weaks.  I have data on the Weaks family but lack info on the McCarty line.  Any help would be appreciated. William Walter McCarty's father was William Smith McCarty and his father was John W. McCarty.  John was believed to be from Ohio and was married to Eliza Grubbs.ccookj@mindspring.com. Carlisle C. Cook, Jr; 210 Brandon Mill Circle, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Submitted on Tue Jun  2 14:15:33 EDT 1998

STIMSON/STIMPSON, STAGNER. Seeking info on all Stimson/Stimpson and Stagner families of Stewart County, in 1800's. Especially need data on Dr. James Franklin Stimson's family and descendants. He married Elizabeth Eliot, 1845, and had two sons, Henry Stimson, b. 1845, and James F. Stimson, Jr., b. 1849. Also, seeking data on family, ancestors, and descendants of James Stagner, b. 1844, Trigg County, Kentucky. His wife's first name was either Zoriter or Doretta (maiden name unknown), b. ca. 1850. They had 5 daughters, possibly one son. Thanks for any help you can provide. Oliver Milam .CAM111@aol.com. Submitted on Sat Jan 24 17:58:30 EST 1998

ELLIOT/ELIOT, STIMPSON/STIMSON . Seeking info on Eliot family of Stewart County. Elizabeth M. Eliott, daughter of Fletcher Eliot, married James F. Stimson 1845, had 2 sons: Henry B. Stimson and James F, jr. Oliver Milam . CAM111@aol.com. Submitted on Mon Feb 2 13:20:46 EST 1998

GATLIN, SURLES . Researching the family of Susannah SURLES GATLIN, b. 15 Dec. 1826 near Dover, Stewart Co., TN; m. 8 March 1847 in Macon Co., IL. to Rbt. L. Ferguson; d. 23 Dec. 1911 in Ashland, Jackson Co., OR. If you have any information regarding Susannah's parents, I would be most appreciative. I will share the information that I have regarding her family. Jane Murray 4718 Crestmont Place, Oceanside, CA 92056 Ceatta@aol.com. Submitted on Fri Feb 6 21:45:04 EST 1998

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HAMILTON, TERRY. Looking for ancestors of HAMILTON family in the county in the early1800s. Some given names: Hance,Thomas,Isaiah, and Alexander. Theylived a short while in GA. Later some migrated to MS. The TERRYfamily was out of VA and NC.Some of them also migrated to MS.Ancestal and descendant information welcomed. James Hamilton-- 163 w. Rexford Dr, beverly Hills, FL 34465. mlacykna@slkc.uswest.net. Submitted on Thu Apr 9 23:57:02 EDT 1998

THOMASON , BROWN. Does anyone have any information on S.C.THOMASON and John BROWN? They were married 8-13-1851 in Stewart Co. Tn. Thomas Kelly. lolo2@pchnet.com Submitted on Sun Aug 16 23:13:40 EDT 1998

THOMPSON,  QUINN. Looking for information on THOMPSON- QUINN families Dover,Tenn or Furnace Creek Tenn in 1856 is the only date I have thats'Cathryn my ggm birth year. Other names of family are Coley, Mike,Austin,Margaret,and Cathryn Patrick QUINN was their father; Margaret (Delaney)was his wife both born in Ireland Any help would be appreciated. Pozzydaz@aol.com Patricia R. Fenton; 2204 Vimont  Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84109-1741. Submitted on Sun Jun 14 14:25:11 EDT 1998

BATEMAN, THOMPSON . John BATEMAN was born in Tyrrell Co. NC in 1804. He had a brother Edmund born in NC 1797. In the 1820s he married Juliet Thompson; at that time, he was in the area now known as Deer Creek in Humphreys County. John had another brother, Jeremiah born in Tennessee in 1913. John purchased 1640 acres in present Houston Co. ~1840 now called BATEMAN Branch Community. Need info about his parents/ ancestors in Tyrrell Co. Father/mother may have died in Humphreys County...info re other siblings also wanted. John, Juliet and children are buried in Houston Co. John Bateman and Juliet are my gggrandparents. Mildred BATEMAN Perry 982 Vallevista Street, Pittsburgh, PA 152341318. perry@fetc.doe.gov. Submitted on Sat Mar 21 04:25:06 EST 1998

WEAKS, WEATHERFORD, SMITH, GRAY, THOMPSON, MCCARTY, STAVELY, GRUBBS, SETTLE. My Grandparents were William Walter McCarty and Annie Emily Weaks.  I have data on the Weaks family but lack info on the McCarty line.  Any help would be appreciated. William Walter McCarty's father was William Smith McCarty and his father was John W. McCarty.  John was believed to be from Ohio and was married to Eliza Grubbs.ccookj@mindspring.com. Carlisle C. Cook, Jr; 210 Brandon Mill Circle, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Submitted on Tue Jun  2 14:15:33 EDT 1998

TUBBS, CAMDEN . Looking for the parents and siblings of Sarah Ann (Sally) TUBBS b. 1830 Stewart Co., Tenn., and her husband Benjamin H. CAMDEN b. ca 1832. They moved from Tenn. to Dent Co., Mo., but I don't know which state they were married in. John Nash .Submitted on Tue Mar 10 06:29:59 EST 1998

TURNER . I am seeking information on Jesse TURNER (b:before 1775 in N.C.) He appears in the 1820 Stewart Co. census (#114). There were 4 male children and 6 female children listed in that census. James TURNER was the oldest son of Jesse. He married and had at least two children while living in Stewart Co. His oldest son was William J. TURNER (b:03/20/1921, Stewart Co, TN. William J. TURNER moved to Benton Co.,TN. before 1859. Steve Bush 726 Brass Lantern Road, San Marcos, CA 92069 . tinkersdamn@worldnet.att.net. Submitted on Tue Mar 17 21:32:31 EST 1998

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VICK, BYRD OR BIRD. I am doing research on the VICK and BYRD families in the StewartCounty area. I need to know Drewery (or Druery) Byrd's parents'names. Any information on the Robert VICK family would be greatlyappreciated!!Becky Vick. Submitted on Thu Apr 9 16:10:24 EDT 1998. vickr3@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us

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BLACKMAN, WATERS . Looking for Bennett BLACKMAN. He is listed in the 1860 Stewart County Census. His widowed daughter Mary Catherine BLACKMAN WATERS is living with him. Norma Karter nckarter@flash.netSubmitted on Sun Mar 15 01:01:21 EST 1998

BOLTON, WEAVER .Would appreciate any info on the WEAVER family who were in Stewart Co., Tn in the late 1790's until 1850. Also looking for info on the William BOLTON family for Stewart and Humprey Co. for this same time period. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Charlene Guidotti 1111 Freeman Switch Road, Berryville, AR 72616 guidotti@hbeark.com. Submitted on Wed Feb 25 00:46:38 EST 1998

WEAKS, WEATHERFORD, SMITH, GRAY, THOMPSON, MCCARTY, STAVELY, GRUBBS, SETTLE. My Grandparents were William Walter McCarty and Annie Emily Weaks.  I have data on the Weaks family but lack info on the McCarty line.  Any help would be appreciated. William Walter McCarty's father was William Smith McCarty and his father was John W. McCarty.  John was believed to be from Ohio and was married to Eliza Grubbs.ccookj@mindspring.com. Carlisle C. Cook, Jr; 210 Brandon Mill Circle, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Submitted on Tue Jun  2 14:15:33 EDT 1998

LYNN, WEST. LYNN - I am trying to find my ancestors. My great grandfather wasWilliam Henry LYNN. Sr. - born approx 1874. ( and purported to be 1/4to 1/2 Cherokee) married Nannie Elizabeth WEST. Two of theirchildren were Arrona Lynn - born approx 1921 and my grandfather, OtisLYNN - born approx 1912. My grandfather told me years ago thatourbranch of the LYNN family lived with and married Cherokee in Tennessee. I'm very new at this and I don't really know where to start. Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. :rwa12345@aol.com". Rebecca Arnold; 973 Erick Lane, Boise, ID 83704. Submitted on Thu Jun  4 00:31:15 EDT 1998

ASKEW, BARROW, EVERETT, KNIGHT, RUSHING, WILLIAMS. Researching the following surnames of my ancestors from Stewart County, Tennessee: ASKEW, BARROW, EVERETT, KNIGHT, RUSHING, and WILLIAMS.  Would like to correspond with anyone related to or having any info on these family names.  Thank you for posting this query. Harold Wayne HIGGINS.Harold Wayne Higgins; portlybear@hotmail.com Submitted on Mon Jun 29 23:37:17 EDT 1998

PARKER,WILLIAMS . I am searching for information about JOHN PARKER, who died in Stewart County in 1851. I believe he was a merchant. He had a son named JOHN W. PARKER who lived in Dover. I believe that ISAAC PARKER, SAMUEL PARKER, and EXUM PARKER were also sons. There was a daughter who married a WILLIAMS, but I don't know her name. Any information about this family will be appreciated. Ed Wells 2527 Steele Road, Baltimore, MD 21209 . wells@stsci.edu. Submitted on Mon Feb 2 20:18:38 EST 1998

WILLIAMS,GREER,RANDLE,CRAFT,FLEETWOOD. Am looking for the parents of Thomas R. WILLIAMS,b. Stewart Co.2Oct1818,joined Cumb.Presb.Church "at an early age", was in Ms. by 1834. Marraiges of WILLIAMS w/ GREER, RANDLE and CRAFT might hold a key. Of particular interest also are Solomon WILLIAMS who had three sonsRalph, Dillard and Thomas,or Miles WILLIAMS who m. Frances RANDLE and they had one unidentified male Thomas' age in the 1820 census, or the John WILLIAMS family among whose descendents incl. a Fleetwood WILLIAMS(FLEETWOOD being a given name in Thomas' family in Ms.) Thanks so much for any clues, however small or insignificant, that might unravel this mystery. Joe Williams Joseph R. Williams 1105 Houston St., Austin, TX 787562133. joe747@ix.netcom.com. Submitted on Fri Jan 9 11:39:08 EST 1998

WILSON . WILSON, James D. b. 1817 poss. Giles County, Tn. Wife BREWER, Jane b. 1822 Tn. Father of James D. was Archibald WILSON b. 1785 NC. James D. WILSON served as Justice of the Peace around 1860 in Stewart, and Benton Counties, Tn. Norma WATSON .nbear@worldnet.att.net. Submitted on Wed Feb 18 12:54:14 EST 1998

WILSON. Looking for any data on ARCHIBALD WILSON, born 1796 n.c. he and his wife MARY, with sons ARCHIBALD, AND JAMES, born 1811 and 1817 in n.c., migrated to Stewart County, and then Benton County, Tn. Have been unable to find any records of the father ARCHIBALD IN STEWART OR HENRY COUNTIES. WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP OUT THERE. THANKS! Norma Watson nbear@worldnet.att.net Submitted on Tue Jan 6 12:46:40 EST 1998

JACKSON,WILSON. I`m looking for any information on my great grandfather ThomasJACKSON born 1863 married to Callie WILSON born 1867 childernCharles, HenryVallie, Andrew,Harriet and ?. Tim Jackson 3392 berea road , Cleveland, OH 44111. www.timlorjack@.aol.com. Submitted on Wed Apr 1 18:40:43 EST 1998

ELDRIDGE, REDDEN, WINCHESTER, MCCUISTON, Do any of the names seem familar to you??? Obadiah ELDRIDGE b.1806 TN has me locked in history. Looking for siblings and parents of OBADIAH ELDRIDGE and any info. on his first wife MARTHA REDDEN. Thanks, Kathie Henson Descendants of Obadiah Eldridge 1 Obadiah Eldridge 1806 1876 b: 1806 in TN +Martha Reddin b: in TN. m: Abt 1832 2 Martha Eveline Eldridge 1834 1906 +John Calvin McCuiston 1835 1928 m: March 27, 1855 in Calloway County Ky. 3 Martin Luther McCuiston 1856 b: 1856 3 William Teede McCuiston 1857 b: February 20, 1857 3 Mary Elizabeth McCuiston 1859 3 John James McCuiston 1863 3 Sarah Jane McCuiston 1867 1917 +Dillard Wagner Elkins 1866 1950 3 Berlima Adaline McCuiston 1875 3 Lavina McCuiston 1876 3 Alpha Melissa McCuiston 1878 2 L.H. (Lack) Eldridge 18371838 in Calloway Co. KY. 2 William Riley Eldridge Sr. 1839 1914 b: March 1839 in Calloway Co. ( Almo) KY. +Ma. Kathie Henson . Kathartis@surfnetinc.com. Submitted on Sun Feb 8 22:56:34 EST 1998

ROWLETT, WISEHART, DOWNS, CARNEY, WOFFORD . I am looking for information on these people: Benjamin ROWLETT d. 1857 Tobaccoport. married to Rachel WISEHART. They were the parents of William Owen ROWLETT b. 13 Jan 1826 Calloway Co. KY d. 30 Mar 1889 Stewart Co, TN. William Owen was married to Priann DOWNS b. 13 Jun 1830 Stewart Co. TN m. 12 Oct 1848 Stewart Co, TN d. 22 Jan 1889 Stewart Co TN. They were the parents of George Wesley ROWLETT b. 30 Mar 1860 d. 30 Apr 1950 was married to Ann CARNEY. They were the parents of William Robert ROWLETT b. 19 Nov 1888 was married Ann WOFFORD b. 19 Nov 1888. Any information would be appreciated. I have little information on the CARNEY or WOFFORD lines. Thank you very much. Shannon. gospelhs@ix.netcom.com. Submitted on Sat Jan 24 20:08:03 EST 1998

WYATT. I am searching for the father of my ancestor.  My ancestor was William R. WYATT.  He was in Carroll county in the Tennessee 1850 census.  His wife's name was Mary HORN.  I have been told he was born in Stewart county in 1807.  Any information would be greatly appreciated. I appreciate the opportunity to put this on the TNGenWeb.spjpvine@aol.com. Jo Parker; 821 Vine St., Bryan, TX 77802. Submitted on Fri May 29 21:58:39 EDT 1998

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YARBROUGH; Looking for information on family/ancestors of James MiltonYarbrough, born Aug. 1816 in Stewart County, TN. Glad to share anyinformation I have on Yarbrough family. Arland Pauli. arbet@aeroinc.net. Submitted on Mon Apr 13 15:10:28 EDT 1998

YARBROUGH, PARROTT . Seeking any information on Yarbrough or Parrott. Joseph Parrot lived in what I believe was Stewart County circa 18301840. His wife was named Mida and was believed to be Chickasaw Indian. Donald L. Yarber 1028 Clint Russell Rd, Morganfield, KY 42437 . dyarberf@kih.net. Submitted on Wed Mar 25 17:27:26 EST 1998

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