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January 1998 Hamilton County Tennessee Queries

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SILLS, ROUSE, PETTYJOHN

Researching the SILLS, ROUSE, PETTYJOHN families of Hamilton Co, TN. If anyone is researching these families please email me, I would like to exchange information. Georgia Mathis Cummons, Jacksonville, FL
Georgia Mathis Cummons
Cummons@juno.com
Submitted on Thu Jan 1 20:16:54 EST 1998

MATHIS

Researching the James Kitchen or A. MATHIS family of Chattanooga, TN. If anyone is researching this family please email me so we can exchange information. Georgia Mathis Cummons, J acksonville, FL
Georgia Mathis Cummons
Cummons@juno.com
Submitted on Thu Jan 1 20:19:06 EST 1998

TALLEY, WRIGHT

Researching the Berry Lee TALLEY family of Hamilton County, TN. Berry was born in Lauren Co, SC in 1827, he moved to Chattanooga around 1850. His homeplace is still standing off Talley Road on Howell Road in Brainerd. He mar Martha Wright and their daughter, my ggrandmother Allice, was born in 1875. Allice mar John Fletcher WILSON of Elijay, GA. Martha WRIGHT TALLEY died in 1879. I don't know who her parents were. If an yone is working on this family please email me. Georgia Mathis Cummons, Jacksonville, FL
Georgia Mathis Cummons
Cummons@juno.com
Submitted on Thu Jan 1 20:23:32 EST 1998

Peggie McGuire Thu Jan 1 21:54:03 1998
I am working on my family tree and would appreciate any info I can get on the Tallant/Tallents of Hamilto Co. My ancestors came from NC to TN in the 1700's. Some of the names are Moses, Lott, Louis Thomas, Wiley, and Andrew. If you have any info please email me. Thanks pegimac@aol.com

43RD TENN. INF. CSA

I am developing a regimental history of my ggrandfather's, James Madison Martin, regiment, the 43rd Tennessee Infantry, CSA, intend to publish which will include a compl ete roster, by individual companies, including as much pertinent biographical information possible on each of the soldiers.  He had three brothers in Co. K including Issac Martin who died at Vicksburg. I have the national archives microfilm rolls of the r egiments service records, Official Records of the War, Tennesseans in the Civil War,  and most of the basic reference works . Since most official confederate army records did not survive, I am looking for letters, diaries, momentos, photos, papers, histories, etc., Any help you can provide would be greatly ap preciated. A memorial ceremony will be conducted on Confederate Memorial Day, April 26, 1998 (I believe) at the Vicksburg, Miss. City Cemetery dedicating newly placed tomb stones for Confederate soldiers, including 31 of those from the 43rd Tenn.
George Martin -- P. O. Box 2542, Sequim, WA 98382
gmartin@olympus.net
Submitted on Fri Jan 2 23:27:00 EST 1998

WHITE,FAUST,HARPER,MOSS,KIRKPATRICK,

Looking for imformation on family history on the names WHITE, FAUST,HARPER,MOSS,KIRKPATRICK
Diannacoulter< BR>diannacoulter@usa.net
Submitted on Fri Jan 2 23:35:29 EST 1998

MCDANIEL,ORTON

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MARY "POLLY" MCDANIEL BORN ARIL 1822 DIED 1907. CHEROKEE AND ALBERT ORTON DIED 1916 ALSO OF CHEROKEE OR CHICKSAW BLOOD. TRYING TO TRACE INDIAN BLO OD LINE. ANY INFORMATION APPRECIATED.
MICHELLE
jadams@tva.campus.mci.net
Submitted on Sat Jan 3 16:26:02 EST 1998

Pat Nelson Sat Jan 3 18:03:49 1998
Looking for info on William Goldston and Carrie Osborne, parents of William Condon Goldston, born in 1890 in TN. There was a William B. Goldston, age 20, born in GA, listed in the 1880 Soundex for Hamilton County, TN, in the household of Gillard (?) Gold ston. Any help would be appreciated.
Yvonne Barrett Sat Jan 3 20:45:53 1998
I am looking for info on LOW(E) family in Hamilton County. There are two in particular I found on 1860 census. My ggfather was John born in 1954. There is an Issac and Mary Lowe listed with John as 6 and M.A. and Rhoda with John as 5. He was born in S eptember and I believe the censuses were done in August so I think he is the second one. He did have a brother named Pres and there is a Presley listed with M.A. and Rhoda at age 12. Any information would be helpful. Other siblings were Wiley, Amos, Ma tilda, Clementine, Mary and Amanda.
Jimmie Moore Sun Jan 4 14:53:49 1998
I am searching for info on Columbus Jefferson VAUGHN born in Hamilton County Nov. 27, 1881, father's name Thomas VAUGHN, mother's name Della Smith. His mother supposedly died when he was 3 in a great food, his father died when he was about 8. He was then taken and raised by his uncle John VAUGHN, that lived in Aabama. He married Nellie Ann CATHEY, frrom Whitfield County, GA. They had 7 children and resided in Ringgold, Catoosa County, Ga. childrens names are Willis( Bill) Cecil, Basil, Roy, Effie, Della, Dovie. Nellie's parents names were, William CATHEY and Mary PATTY.
Nancy Brusseau Marshall Sun Jan 4 15:14:17 1998
Looking for infomation on Chief James BROWN of the Cherokee Nation. He built a house six miles from Ooltewak that was later bought by his son-in-law, Dr. John YARNELL, who married Jane BROWN. James was elected District Judge of the Cherokee Supreme Court in 1825. Where did he go? On the Trail of Tears?? How can I trace this? Who was he married to? Did he have other children? Any help gratefully appreciated......

BROWN, YARNELL

Looking for information on Chief James BROWN. Known: Was elected District Judge of Cherokee Supreme Court in 1825; had daughter Jane BROWN who married Dr. John YARNELL in 18 25. Built house six miles east of Ooltewak which was later known as Yarnell House. Alledgedly had 100 acres & owned slaves. Unknown: spouse?, other children?, where did he go (Trail of Tears)? He was my gggggrfa. Any help gratefully appreciated....
Nancy Brusseau Marshall -- 2305 Rainbow Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821
Marshmob@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Jan 4 18:24:21 EST 1998

Angela Smith Mon Jan 5 15:21:31 1998
Looking for Henry (aka Harry) Francis LAWRENCE, B. May 17 1867 in Adams Co, Pennsylvania, D. Jun 13 1936 in Chattanooga Tennessee. His wife was Alice, b. abt. 1863 in Kentucky. Would like info on children, burial, etc.

DURHAM,BIRD

Gretchen DURHAM BYRD
Chris Jackson -- P.O. Box 929, Ooltewah, TN 37363
AktionJack@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Ja n 5 21:12:45 EST 1998

ADAMS,ANDERSON

I am tracing my roots. My ansestor,Samuel Adams,frm Chatt.,Tn. deceased about August,1950. He was married to Eula.
Patricia Adams-Owen s -- P.o. Box 1404, Piscataway, NJ 08855-1404
trisha4u@webtv.com
Submitted on Tue Jan 6 13:37:06 EST 1998

Peggie McGuire Tue Jan 6 22:28:30 1998
My family has lived in and around Chattanooga for the past 200 years but I'm having a problem finding anyone who knows of the TALLANT/TALLENTS from that area. I have names and dates for THOMAS, LOUIS, LOTT SR, LOTTJR. WILEY, ANDREW and my father, FRED NE WELL. If anyone can help me I would certainly appreciate it. Thanks, Peggie McGuire
M.Mercer Wed Jan 7 10:52:58 1998
Looking for information on the family of Young POSEY. He was listed in the 1860 Hamilton County census with wife ? and 2 children, Nancy 6 and Lydia 3. He died in Bartow County, GA in 1892.

NEWTON

Issac NEWTON, Eugene NEWTON, Lester NEWTON,Wiiiiam Larwrence NEWTON, Mammie NEWTON. All of the above were one family and lived in the Soddy-Dasiy area. The only one that I have a birthdate for is William Lawrence NEWTON born July 1910. Lived in the Chattanooga, Tenn. area. Could have been in the Soddy-Daisy area too.
William Newton -- Rt 1 Box 5, Lyerly, GA 30730
Newwolf59@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jan 7 15:37:24 EST 1998

LINCOLNIEL

Need any information concerning early historic settlers in east TN named LINCOLNIEL. There is a petroglyph boulder near a spring in the highlands of north Hamilton Co. inscribed w/ a number of pictures and bearing the name LINCOLNIEL. The site also contains a lye-leaching stone, remnants of an old stone fence, and other early historic architecture. I have been unable to locate any record of LINCOLNIELs in this area. I want to kno w their story. Who left these marks on the land, when, and why?
Rex Weeks -- 1426 Lee Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
rexweeks@imap3.asu.edu
Submitted on Wed Jan 7 23:38:29 EST 1998

Mary Kathryn Kozy Thu Jan 8 06:05:44 1998
I am looking for anyone who might be able to give me a lead on the parents of Russell M. MARTIN, who I have read was born in McMinn Co., TN. His mother's name was Ann(a) (b. abt. 1796). The family relocated to Hamilton Co. sometime before 1839 (I believe because of the death of his father; prob. abt. 1832), which is when he md. Mary ROGERS (dau. of Elisha and Sarah (THURMAN) ROGERS). Russell had the following siblings: Margaret, Adaline, Rhoda, Thomas and Alexander. If anyone has any information about this family, could you please contact me? I would be happy to share what information I have! Thanks!
Richard White Fri Jan 9 09:50:14 1998
Require information regarding KIDD, Henderson P. W/Charlotte died Hamilton CO. 1865.
8616 Terrace View Ct. Manassas VA 20110

NEWTON, FLIPPO

I am looking for info on the Newton family of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.
William Newton
Newwolf59@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Ja n 9 13:03:50 EST 1998

Jan Snodgrass Sat Jan 10 06:34:13 1998
Searching for obit for Amos RANK d 2 Jan 1919 Signal Mountain, Hamilton County, TN b ca 1837 in OH. m Rebecca Jane WRIGHT 6 Nov 1860 in Stark County OH. Also birth announcements for their children: Harry S. RANK b ca 1862 George b ca 1864 Amos Jr b ca 1867 Ina b ca 1869 Morton b 1 Sept 1875 m Bessie Thelma REPLOGLE ca 1907. The children may have been born in OH as they spend half a year in each state. I have the obit of Rebecca WRIGHT RANK but need records of Amos and theiir children Pleas e-mail Thanks Janastrox@aol.com or janastrox@stratos.net
Submission from BOCEPHUS@KIH.NET

WARF, RAYMOND

WARF GENEALOGY
WARF, TERRI
BOCEPHUS@KIH.NET
Submitted on Sat Jan 10 10:30:24 EST 1998

HATFIELD

looking for any listing/info on the Hatfields
John Hatfield
jwh57@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sat Jan 10 18:18:38 EST 1998

DOVER

My name is Sharon DOVER Romanek. I am requesting information regarding JOHN FRANK DOVER. He is my grandfather and resided in the Chattanooga area.. He and my grandmother divorced arou nd 1920-1930. Her name was Lillie Mae Kirksey Dover born 1/23/1884 died: 3/7/1972. . They had four children James Elton Dover born ? died: 1972, John Milton twin of James Elton born dead, Ellen Born? died at age of 7 unknown death date and due to Typhoid fever, Charles Raymond Dover born 9/16/1924 and still living. JOHN FRANK DOVER is said to have been from east Tennessee. He had a sister by the name of Martha Dover who married a Fred McNabb who resided in the Chattanooga area in the 1970's. Fred & Martha had one son, Eastley McNabb who is married to a Lillie Jo Filer. This is about all of the information I know. Could anyone out there please help me. I am desperated to know more of my grandfather. ! Sharon Dover Romanek
Sharon Romanek -- 735 Canyon Drive, Prescott, AZ 86303-5210
www.romanek@cybertrails. com
Submitted on Sat Jan 10 20:31:25 EST 1998

LINCOLNIEL

Need any information concerning early historic settlers in east TN named LINCOLNIEL. There is a petroglyph boulder near a spring in the highlands of north Hamilton Co. inscribed w/ a number of pictures and bearing the name LINCOLNIEL. The site also contains a lye-leaching stone, remnants of an old stone fence, and other early historic architecture. I have been unable to locate any record of LINCOLNIELs in this area. I want to know their story. Who left these marks on the land, when, and why?
Rex Weeks -- 1426 Lee Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
rexweeks@imap3.asu.edu
Submitted on Wed Jan 7 23:38:29 EST 1998

THOMAS, ANN ELIZA (ANNAELIZA)

THOMAS,ANNAELIZA(ANN ELIZA)("ELIZA"), b.@1851 and indicates TN as the residence of her birth and her father. In 1860, she is found in the home of Dr. William C aperton Mason of Bellefonte, Jackson Co., AL. The 1870 census shows a conflict in her surname and might it be THOMPSON. There is no information as to when and how AnnaEliza came to Dr. Mason's home. Oct 1870 she married John Webster BAKER of Jackson Co., AL. She never spoke of her family. Perhaps the names of some of her children hold clues: William Caddy, Walter Jackson, Henry Hastin, Carrie Harrison, Alice Virginia, among other family names. John and "Eliza" moved to TX and John died in Milam Co., TX in 1900. A GGD would love to find a family for Eliza!
S. L. Walker
agenut@swbell.net
Submitted on Sat Jan 10 23:23:37 EST 1998

Patricia Wilkes Sun Jan 11 12:08:26 1998
I am seeking information on my great-grandmother Ida Elizabeth Ruth who was born September 17, 1875 in Bradley County, TN and married Thomas Jackson Sneed on November 15, 1896 in Red Clay, Georgia. They moved to Rhea County. Their childred were: Willia m b 1898; Julia b. 1902; Edgar b. 1903; Clarence b. 1904; Lulu b. 1907 and Thelma. Ida died July 11, 1928 in Rhea County, TN.
Rex Weeks Sun Jan 11 22:02:51 1998
Seeking any information on the geneaology of LINCOLNEL RISE. There is an early historic petroglyph bowlder bearing this name, the hands of his family, various other "glyphs" inscribed on a rock in the north end of Hamilton County. Nearby this bowlder ar e the remnants of a palen stone fence, various early historic architecture including stone cairns, and lye-leaching bowlder. No one knows who left these marks on the land. I want to know their story. Who were these people? Where did they come from? How long ago? Where did they go? And, of course, why?

PRIDDY, LYNCH

Need infor on LYNCH and PRIDDY families.
Julian Welch -- P. O. Box 97, Loyall, KY 40854
jrprinting@kih.com
Submitted on Mon Jan 12 14:40:41 EST 1998

Suzie Mon Jan 12 20:35:34 1998
I am looking for information on my gggf-JOHN B. PORTER birth place probably in the tenn. ga. ala. tri-state area. his b-day is 05-02-1875,d-day 09-23-1959,his mother was LUSANNE PORTER her b-day is 05-03-1852 d-day 02-23-1952. (she also had another son FRANK PORTER b-day 10-?-1873 d-day ?-?-1957 he was a p.v.t.in co. d.3rd regiment ga. infantry) its told both sons were born out of wedlock & took her maiden name. JOHN B. PORTER wed EDNA WILLIAMS its told they lived in whitwell tn. they had 5 kids LILLIE MAE OR MAY & LUTHER PORTER they were twins and luther died as a infant. CLEARENCE PORTER,MARY ELLEN PORTER and CHUCK PORTER. later EDNA was KILLED as she worked the garden said to be a freak accident,( ? ) later JOHN B. PORTER married LUCY ? they had several more kids FLORA PORTER,HAZEL PORTER,JOHNNY BELL PORTER,ETHEL PORTER. MAYBELL PORTER,PAULINE PORTER,CARL PORTER(only kid living), and MELVIN PORTER. they had very close ties with TRENTON GA lusanne porter later married GEORGE W. ROBERSON b-day08-24- 1839,d-day 05-18-1915,they had several more kids. JOHN B. PORTER is burried at general church of God on sand mt. in trenton ga. with his 2nd wife, LUSANNE (PORTER) ROBERSON and GEORGE W. ROBERSON and FRANK PORTER are burried at a small private graveyard in jackson co. ala.very close to the dade co. area. my ggm was LILLIE MAE (PORTER) PAGE she wed JOHN PAGE (1st wife deseased) he had 2 girls from prev. marriage and with LILLIE he had LEE (SONNY BOY ) PAGE,JAMES I. (BUD) PAGE,(ROOSTER)PAGE, MARY EVA PAGE. my grandfather is JAMES I. BUD PAGE. im in desperate need to find out JOHN & FRANK PORTER"S FATHER. and who LUZANNE"S parents were. my grandfather was born iN ATALLA ALA. as far as i know JOHN & LILLIE (PORTER) PAGE always lived in trenton ga. so this may have meant she was staying with a relative till my grandfather was born, maybe that relative was LUSANNE"S parents. If anyone has any information to share I would greatly appreciate it.
DARLENE COLEMAN Tue Jan 13 22:03:55 1998
CHESLEY PAYNE BORN 1806 TN & AQUILLA JAMES BORN 1809 TN CHILDREN WERE: AMANDA B.1830;THOMAS B.1832 M.PEARL;SARAH B.1837 TN D.DEC 1850TN;NANCY B.MAR. 3 1840 TN D. APR.15,1924 TN NEVER MARRIED;HULDA ADOLINE B.1842 TN;WILLIAM PONDIDEXTER B.NOV.5,1843 TN D.SEPT.28,1915 TN. MARRIED SARAH ANN HIGDON B.1853 TN ( MY GG); CHARLOTTE B.1847 TN; MALINDA B.1849 TN; SAM;FRANK BELIEVE THAT SAM & FRANK WERE BORN BEFORE 1830 ALSO ON THE 1860 HAMILTON COUNTY TN CENSUS THERE WAS A 8 MONTH OLD FEMALE NAMED CHESLEY LIVING WITH THEM.DO NOT KNOW WHO SHE BELONGED TO. CHESLEY & AQUILLA DIED BETWEEN 1870 & 1880. AS THER ARE NO RECORD AFTER THAT. THOMAS & WILLIAM FOUGHT IN THE CIVIL WAR & WOULD NOT TALK TO EACH OTHER. ANY HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED. DARLENE COLEMAN ddrigans@citrus.infi.net
Brant Watson Tue Jan 13 20:08:01 1998
My grandfather, Karl Brantley Watson, lived in the Chattanooga area. He was born Oct. 21, 1877. He had sisters Willie Mae and Audrey, and a brother Ira. Karl's father was James Wilson Watson. My only information is that he was born in March, 1852, in Tennessee. This data on J.W.Watson might not be entirely reliable. Some information indicates that James W. might be a "Junior." I have no other information on his father. Anyone with information on the ancestors of these individuals, please contact me. I would be more than willing to share any info I have. Note: I use Family Tree Maker (Broderbund). Other names of my ancestors from the mid 1800's include Hoff and Seagle. Brant Watson (Karl Brantley Watson, III) brantw3@erols.com
j cee Wed Jan 14 12:56:20 1998
Looking for information on CHARLES MONROE DAVIDSON and descendents. Originally from Montgomery County (Clarksville), TN. Lived briefly in Madison County (Huntsville-New Market), Alabama circa 1953-1955. Date of death unknown. Was accompanied by adult child while in Madison County, Alabama. May have possibly settled in Chattanooga-Signal Mountain area of Hamilton County, or returned to Montgomery County, TN. Any information would be appreciated. Respond to "jcee@hotmail.com".
SHANNON DORR Wed Jan 14 17:25:45 1998
SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CHARLES BOYD HARRIS AND HIS WIFE OLLIE ELIZA ROBERTS HARRIS AND THEIR CHILDREN. I FOUND THEM LISTED ON THE 1900 HAMILTON CO. CENSUS. HIS FATHER WAS HENRY L. HARRIS AND HIS MOTHER WAS EMILY HARRIS. I FOUND THEM AND CHARLE S AS A BOY ON THE 1870 WEAKLEY CO., TN. CENSUS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT CHARLES BOYD HARRIS LIT THE FIRST STREET LIGHT OR LAMP IN KNOXVILLE, TN. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY APPLICABLE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE PERSONS. CHARLES BOYD HARRIS AND OLLIE ELIZA HA RRIS ARE BURIED IN HAMILTON CO. ACROSS THE STREET FROM DIVIDING RIDGE CHURCH OF GOD. THE HARRIS CEMETARY IS LOCATED BEHIND A HOUSE. ALSO RESEARCHING THE HART LINE. NEED INFORMATION ON JAMES GRADY HART. HE DIED IN THE LATE 1980S IN RED BANK, TN. HE WAS B ORN IN BRIDGEPORT, ALA. HIS MOTHER WAS MARGARET WOODY HART (SHE DIED SHORTLY AFTER HIS BIRTH DUE TO COMPLICATIONS OF CHILDBIRTH). HIS FATHER WAS WILLIAM T. HART. WILLIAM T. HART IS BURIED IN BENT CO. COLORADO IN THE FORT LYON! S CEMETARY. HIS GRAVE IS #98. WHO WAS THE FATHER AND MOTHER OF WILLIAM T. HART? I HAVE LOCATED A NANCY HART AGE 53 YRS., CAROLINA AGE 23, AND A WILLIAM AGE 4 MONTHS ON THE BRIDGEPORT JACKSON CO., ALABAMA 1880 CENSUS. WE BELIEVE THIS TO BE OUR WILLIAM T. HART BUT WHO WAS HIS FATHER/MOTHER? JAMES GRADY ALSO HAD ONE BROTHER LUTHER HART (DECEASED) SINCE THE 1950S. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE HARTS HAVE RELATIVES LIVING ON THE SAND MOUNTAIN AREA OF ALABAMA. ANY INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE PERSONS OR ANY CONSTRUCTIVE SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE APPRE CIATED. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. sdorr@worldnet.att.net
Connie Baumann Wed Jan 14 18:14:30 1998
Looking for any information on my Great Great Grandparents, Robert Newton DAVIS and Ann Eliza LEA. Robert was born about 1825, He married Ann Eliza LEA on 12-5-1847 in Hamilton County, Tn. I know of only one of their children, John F Davis, born 2-14-1875 , who married 1) Rachel RENO, who died in 1916, and 2) Mrs Sarah ? Swafford. John & Rachel had 5 children, among them, my Grandfather, Johnny Edward Davis. I never knew him, as he died 11 years before I was born. Johnny Edward Davis married Lorena Jane MO REE, either in Marion or Hamilton County, Tn, year unknown. Lorena died when I was 6 months old, in 1956. They had 7 children, my father was the youngest, as far as I know. My father's name was Johnny Aaron Davis, b. 7/13/1933 and d. 9-25-1961, when I was 6 years old. Johnny Aaron Davis married my mother, Judy Carolyn WOMACK on 9-22-1954 in Walker County, GA. They always resided in Hamilton County, Tn. ANY information on this family will be appreciated. I would love to know wh! o Ann Eliza LEA's parents are...also the parents of Robert Newton DAVIS. I am willing to share all info I have on this line. Thank you for any assistance you can provide.
Ida Reno Thu Jan 15 09:02:20 1998
Am interested in any information on a CHARLES RENO(b.1892 d.1976) Father was a A.J.RENO,married to a MARY L.JAMES,they were married Dec.18, 1891,believe in Hamilton Co. Would like to find out anything on either A.J.RENO or CHARLES RENO. I do a lot of research on the family of RENO'S.
Betty Donley Thu Jan 15 11:36:25 1998
I am searching for anyone who married into the covington family. UNDERWWOOD,COWEN,HODGE,SWAGGERTY,POLLARD,TARWATER,STICLEY,KELLEY, thanks geezerbabe@aol.com
Linda A. Slott Thu Jan 15 14:56:32 1998
CONNER/YOWELL
Seeking information on Thomas Conner who was born in Hamilton c 1820. He married Susan A. Yowell who was born c 1824 in GA. Their children Joel, James, William, Mary and Thomas were all born Chattanooga TN between 1843 and 1850. William Gordon married Minerva Lenora Edgar in 1871 in Independence AR. Would like any information on this family. Thanks, Linda Lindamom@ix.netcom.com Lindamom3@aol.com
Greg Lettner Fri Jan 16 16:40:53 1998
I am seeking information on any LETTNER from Hamilton Co. My grandfather, Fred LETTNER, was born July 23, 1913 in Soddy, TN. (Hamilton Co.) His father would have been William Henry LETTNER, mother would have been Rachael Ann CLARK. If anyone has information, I would like very much to talk.
Greg Lettner/Glettner@aol.com
Kristy Newman Rochat Sun Jan 18 11:50:18 1998
I am looking for relatives relaed to the HEATONS and POSEYS of Chattanooga and Ooltewah,Hamilton County,Tennessee. ADA ELIZABETH HEATON was born on April 18, 1891 in Hamilton County,Tennessee and married JOE NELSON POSEY of Athens,North Carolina. His par ents were W. S. POSEY and SARAH TUDOR. W. S. POSEY was from Georgia and SARAH TUDOR was from Tennessee. ADA ELIZABETH HEATON's parents were JAMES TAYLOR HEATON from Hamilton County,Tennessee and MARY ELLEN NORMAN from Hamilton County,Tennessee. ADA ELIZAB ETH HEATON POSEY and JOESEPH NELSON POSEY lived in Chattanooga,Tennessee. On August 5, 1930 ADA and JOE POSEY and their five children were sitting on their front porch in Chattanooga, Tennessee at 1411 East 16th Street when ADA and JOE POSEY were gunned down by their daughters estranged soon-to-be ex-husband, Fred Cornelison. Any information on these particular POSEYS and HEATONS would greatly be appreciated.
Pau.etta Nimmons Sun Jan 18 18:41:30 1998
Seeking info on Frank MANERY b-abt 1817 d-19 Dec 1925 buried at Rossville, GA married 1st Cathrine BROCK their children: Alice, Parthenia, Louise, John, Baze & 7 more-don't have names. 2nd wife-Eliza Jane HORN -their Children: Martha, Vena, Etta,Haver, Simp, Callie, Harriett & one child do not know name. He had 20 children all together & died at age 108. Believe he served in Confederate Army. Was looking for him in Walker Co, GA but found no record there-family member believes he was originally from TN. Any info will be appreciated.

BIRGER/BARGER, RUNYAN

Searching for any info on Nancy Caroline BIRGER/BARGER, first wife of Simeon P. RUNYAN of Bledsoe and Hamilton Counties. She was born about 1824/1825, married Simeon RUNYAN in 1844, and died 1860 in Georgetown, Hamilton Co. Who were her parents, when and where was she born, and where did she and Simeon RUNYAN marry?
Betty Jaekle -- 6660 Huntley Lane N, Naples, FL 34104
edjaekle@naples.net
Submitted on Sun Jan 18 23:06:10 EST 1998

LUTTRELL, FRANCIS

Searching for info on Rev George LUTTRELL who was born about 1792 in Fauquier Co, Va, was in Roane Co, Tn by 1805, and moved about 1838 to Hamilton Co, Tn where he died Jan 1860. I am looking for his marriage date and proof that his wife was Jane FRANCIS, daughter of Hugh FRANCIS of Roane and Hamilton Counties. What was Jane's death date, and where were George and Jane LUTTRELL buried? Also would like to determine site of George LUTTRELL's home on the TN River.
Betty Jaekle -- 6660 Huntley Lane N, Naples, FL 34104
edjaekle@naples.net
Submitted on Sun Jan 18 23:15:48 EST 1998

CARRIGER, WARD, STOVER, BOWERS, WILLIAMS, CROW, MORRELL, VANDERPOOL, LINCOLN

These families were located in Carter County by 1780. I have substantial information on each family which includes many lines.
LINDA CARRIGER DILLOW
raven15@alaweb
Submitted on Tue Jan 20 12:45:06 EST 1998

Kathi Hudson Wed Jan 21 17:42:50 1998
Searching for the JONES and ODELL families of early 1800's Rhea/Hamilton Counties. BENJAMIN F. JONES moved to Rhea County in 1809 from Baltimore, MD, married PROVIDENCE JANE ODELL and had at least two children. Daughter KITTY married a McDonald and son JOHN married Annie PATTERSON. I am descended from John. I know some about the Jones family--my father was born & raised in Sale Creek, Hamilton County--but nothing about the ODELL's. Any info would be appreciated.

LAY

This will hopefully be a breif summary of what we know about William Robert Lay.
William Robert LAY was born Jan. 11, 1852 in Look out Mtn. or Hamilton Co., Tennessee. His parents are presumed to be either William, Silas, or Lewis R. LAY and Elizabeth BROWN or SMITH. Not much is known about them except that when Wiliam Robert was 5, Elizabeth died, so this would have been around 1857/58. His father soon remarried and between 1860 and 1865 passed away himself leaving William Robert to live with his Step-mother. She then remarried. I do not know either of the step-parent's names
In about 1865/67 William Robert LAY ran away from home and was presumed to go to Mississippi where he lived with a black family. Stories have said that one day he was helping some black men to make knives and was arrested. On his way to prison he escaped and ran to Texas where he was to be on the day that the outlaw Sam Bass was shot and killed in 1878. After this he had to come to Utah where he married Emily
Grace Gilgen
gilgen@digitalpla.net
Submitted on Thu Jan 22 03:53:03 EST 1998

J.Johnson Fri Jan 23 17:09:39 1998
My email address has changed since I previously posted this query so please respond again if you tried earlier. I am searching for information on the RYMAN (REINMAN, RIMON, RINEMAN, RYNEMAN) and GREEN families of Chattanooga in the 1800s off and on and ma intained family connections there. John RYMAN married Sara GREEN, who was the daughter of John GREEN and Amy ROBERTS. Sara GREEN died in 1891 in Chattanooga and John is also buried there. Amy died in 1858 in Chattanooga and may have been born in NC. Daugh ter Molly RYMAN married Harry MANSFIELD. John & Sara RYMAN had 8 children, Thomas, William, Molly, Susie, John C.Jr, Tennessee, Emma and Laura. One Ryman girl married a BIESE. I have quite a bit of information on the RYMAN family can would be glad to exchange information.
Richard H. Elvin Fri Jan 23 18:29:06 1998
I am interested in anything you may have on Albert Elvin. The following is known: Albert served during the Civil War as a private, Co. H - 10th cavalry. He died on 1/21/1865 and is buried in the Nashville National Cemetery. Since I am not from the area I am not sure if this cemetery is located in Hamilton County or not. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
D.R. Mahan Sat Jan 24 13:39:59 1998
Am seeking info- have almost none with which to start on a William H.(I think) White . He was probably born in Meigs County around 1860-1870. He is my grandfather, about whom I know almost nothing. He had two brothers I know of, and may have had other siblings. These brothers were John and George, who lived in Hamilton County in the 1940's. I think John was about the same age as my grandfather and I think George was younger. My gfather died about 1940 and was living out in Oregon at the time of his death. I think he was in the 42nd Division, US Army in first World War. Would appreciate any info on the Whites. I have lots of info on the Fords sho are descended from James Monroe and Mordecai Ford, who migrated from the Tri-cities area of East Tennessee prior to Civil War. Thank you. D.R. Mahan
Jackie Kisting Sat Jan 24 17:36:38 1998
I am looking for information on Calloway and Esther Eliza Gann. My great grandfather and mother. They lived in Sale Creek Tn had 9 children. Calloway Gann was born in 1854. Illegitmate child. His grandfather shot and killed his father who was travelin g salesman. I have hit a brick wall. Can anyone provide any clues as to how to go back any farther. ? Can provide all kind of info about the family from that point forward. Thank you Jackie Kisting
Norma DeVita Sat Jan 24 19:14:25 1998
Seeking information on George Lafayette Sanders and his wife Miranda Harrison Sanders. George b. 1856 d. 1933. Miranda b. 1857 d. 1921. Children: Roy, Morris, Sally and Ada. I think all were born in Tenn. George was a farmer (dairy?) in Chatta. George married a second time to Ida. I don't know her last name. Roy married Flora Couch and had a daughter. (His second marriage) I am particularly interested in info on Morris and Miranda, but welcome anything you have to share.
Pat Nelson Sat Jan 24 21:35:20 1998
I am trying to find out more about the Goldston family. According to his obituary, Elihu Goldston spent much of his life (1902-1952) on the Lowery farm. I believe this was somewhere near Chattanooga. Can anyone help me locate the Lowery farm? Thanks.

NEWTON

Issac NEWTON, Eugene NEWTON, Lester NEWTON, they were listed in a Cherokee roll that was taken by the Cherokee people of the Cherokees living in the east. I cannot remember the name of the roll and I would like to find the roll name and other info on the above. They lived in Soddy=Daisy and Chattanooga area around 1905.
Newton, William -- Rt. 1 Box 5, Lyerly, GA 30730
Ne wwolf59@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Jan 25 01:28:04 EST 1998

Juanita Evans Sat Jan 24 22:56:14 1998
I am seeking information on my grandfather James Henry MCCLEARY. Where and when was he born? I remember visiting him in Chattanooga during the 1950's. He died in Chattanooga possible during the late 60's or early 70's. Thank you in advance.
Juanita Evans sponono@intop.net
Vivian L. Edge Sun Jan 25 07:11:30 1998
Searching for information on Joseph Hicks FAULKNER b. October 12, 1849 m. Eller THOMPSON about 1878 in Pike County Arkansas. 1900 Ark census has his birthplace as Ga. However, verbal tradition is he migrated to Ark. from Chattanooga. Supposedly he had two sisters believed to have worked in textile mills. Did Chattanooga have textile mills about 1870 - 1880?
BRADY Sun Jan 25 11:08:28 1998
I am searching for all information on James Emmett BRADY who married Lucy REDMAN who bore the following children in Chattanooga: James Emmett BRADY Jr. Born 1842; Francis Eugene BRADY. Born 22 August 1844; Mary Jane BRADY. Born19 June 1846. James Emmett Brady, Sr. volunteered (apparently) for the 3d Artillery and went to fight in the Mexican War -- he died on 7-7-1848 returning from the war. Family folklore indicates that he arrived from Ireland via New York and may have served as a riverboat captain in Tennessee; apparently he was a Catholic who converted to protestantism in order to marry Lucy REDMAN. Lucy Redman then remarried John Campbell LATHAM and the whole family moved to Missouri. Lucy REDMAN was born 13 Jan 1821, Wolf River, near Memphis, T N and died 8 Oct 1871 in McDonald Co., MO.

CORNELIUS WHEELER, CARRIE LEE WHEELER, RONEA WHEELER, GERTRUDE (HOLMES) WHEELER

I am looking for the parents of Cornelius WHEELER (born 1878, Chattanooga, TN), his parents migrated from Georgia. I have visited the library in Chattanooga and was not able to find any information. My father Lispenard WHEELER was born in Jacksonville, Fl in 1920 and the family later moved to Chicago. I am, also searching for extended family members. The 1900 census show to be a mulatto.
Carol Wheeler
brnwheel@ix.netcom.com
Submitted on Sun Jan 25 14:53:50 EST 1998

JONES, QUINN

Searching: Peter Dillard JONES, born 1844 NC; died 1890 TN; married Rebecca QUINN, born c1848 TN; died 1899 TN.-----Peter P. QUINN, born c1815 SC; died 1870/1880 in TN; married Sarah _______, born c1820 in SC; died in TN.
Paula A. Carle-Bosch -- 338 Randolph Fridley Road, Sweetwater, TN 37874-6338
djptjj@usit.net
Submitted on Sun Jan 25 18:46:25 EST 1998

Nancy Sun Jan 25 17:25:40 1998
I am trying to find any information regarding my family, the only information i have is his name above and he married married Abi Lucrecia Parker born Aug 25, 1840 she died May 27, 1925 her childred were John Benjaming Long born Aug. 1870 Cortes Franklin born July 13, 1872 Delilah Etta Long born Oct. 3, 1874 Clem Sidny Long born May 7 1897 Marian Delia Long April 2nd 1880 Charlie Long Feb. 22, 1882 The only other info i have is the family was in the oklahoma land rush.. Any and all information regarding this would be apprecialted.
Rita Fischer Sun Jan 25 17:29:03 1998
I am searching for the burial site of John James Duke. A listing in the family Bible shows that he died in Chattanooga in April, 1871. He was a member of the 3rd KY Cavalry, AKA the 3rd KY Mounted Infantry, CSA. I have been unable to find any other information about him. Please e-mail me if you can help at T-Cat@centuryinter.net. Thankyou

BECK

Daniel BECK DOB/11/08/1825 - TN / died 02/24/1902, AL---mrCaroline CROW DOB 11/09/1826 - TN (was she Native American?)died 07/17/1915 * at some point in time they moved from TN to AL (maybe Yellow Creek Falls?? They had 11 children (all born in AL from 1846 - 1872) Margaret Siothy / Michael (Mikiel) K. Joshua / Williams David Sarah Emiline / Mary Duzzilla / Tennessee Jane / Eli Jackson / Wiley Franklin / Nancy Elizabeth / Robert E. Lee / Daniel Marcus Family lore connects this Daniel BECK to a DAVID and Sarah HUNTER BECK; early (and apparently rather prosperous) settlers of Hamilton County, TN. I've never found any "hard evidence" to support that story. There are a couple of different versions of the story but they all agree that David is buried on the present Chattanooga Golf and Country Club. Would love to discover that (at least once upon a time) there was somebody "important" in our family; so if anyone knows anything about any of these folks, would love to hear from you.
mary lowrey -- 5439 Concord Circle, Gainesville, GA 30507
mel1@cdc.gov
Submitted on Mon Jan 26 15:40:02 EST 1998

NEWTON

Looking for infomation on Isaac NEWTON, Eugene Wilson NEWTON, James Lester ,NEWTON, Mammie NEWTON, William Lawrence NEWTON. This family lived in the Chattanooga, Soddy=Daisy area. Isaac and Eugene were full blood Cherokee. They are my great grandfather and grandfather. They were listed on a Cherokee roll that was taken by the Cherokees but I cannot remember the name of the roll. I would like to know the name of the roll if anyone remembers, it was taken by the Cherokees and not the U.S, goverment. I Think that is was taken about 1900 and it was of the Eastern Cherokees. Thanks Newwolf59@aol.com
W. Newton
Newwolf59@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jan 26 17:51:31 EST 1998

Johanne Moore Mon Jan 26 19:14:19 1998
Am looking for info about James Knox Shelley, b1851 in Chattanooga, TN. Son of West Shelley and Penelope ??. Any help will be appreciated, I'm stuck. Thanks, Johanne
rose marie spencer Tue Jan 27 13:41:43 1998
Seeking information on Deborah ------Norman b abt 1822 in TN. She married John NORMAN in TN before 1848. They were in Hamilton Co in 1850 Census, left TN for Webster Co MO 1850-1860, and left Mo for Jackson Co. Ark between 1860 and 1870. She died before 1877. Children were Alexander NORMAN b abt 1848 TN, Samuel R b abt 1851 TN, Sarah A. NORMAN b abt 1853 MO (Married Thomas A. SPENCER in 1877 in Jackson Co Ark,), Lavin A. NORMAN b abt 1855 Mo, William b abt 1856 Mo, John b abt 1858 Mo, and Lola b abt 1870 Ark.
Gary Rice Tue Jan 27 16:01:49 1998
My great-grandfather, ABRAHAM LINCOLN RICE, was born in Soddy in 1862 to LEWIS RICE and MARY WADE RICE. Any information would be great. Particularly would like to know if LEWIS RICE was buried in the area.

O'LINGER, SUVALT (?)

Looking for TN ancestors of Andrew J. O'LINGER (b. 1851+/-). Married to Mary Elizabeth (Bettie) SUVALT(?) (b. 1852+/-). Family was in Northern AL by 1880's.
Cynthia G. Robbins
awrobbin@HiWAAY.net
Submitted on Tue Jan 27 20:47:11 EST 1998

Gary Rice Wed Jan 28 15:44:18 1998
I am looking for any information pertaining to the family of Albert Absulum FREEMAN, born in Hamilton Co. TN 10/22/1847. He moved to Arkansas at some point before 1868.
beebe,chrystal Wed Jan 28 18:20:54 1998
I am Chrystal E Beebe I'm 19 yrs old. I am trying to find my mother Sherry Ann Mcdowell dob 4-24-62. Which I haven't seen since I was 2 yrs old. All I do know is her father was a Clarence Mcdowell from Chattanooga,TN. Sherry Ann Mcdowell was also born in TN.Her brothers name was Sammy Mcdowell, sister was robin. Would appreciate any information on The Mcdowell family in the Chattanooga area.
Linda Lewis Thu Jan 29 13:42:09 1998
Elisha SEATON was a farmer in Hamilton County in the mid 1800's. His daughter, Rachel SEATON eloped with a man traveling through the area whose name was Hosie CARLISLE. I'm looking for any scrap of information about the SEATON family.
Johanne Moore Thu Jan 29 19:27:42 1998
I am looking for the ancestors/siblings of James Knox SHELLEY in 1851 in Chattanooga. Father was possibly West SHELLEY. Any help will be appreciated. I am stuck on this one. Johanne
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