Jan - Mar 2003 Queries
Hamilton County Tennessee
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McCLURE
Cheryl Jones Fri Jan 3 12:27:49 2003
I am looking for Rufus Franklin McCLURE. He was born 1875 and is listed on the 1880 census with his folks. However, by 1900 he is not with them and was supposedly in Chattanooga. I cannot locate him on the 1900-1910-1920 or 1930 census. He married Frances DIXON in 1909 across the state line in Walker Co, GA. He died in Chattanooga in 1945 and is buried in Walker Co, GA. He was a Mason and did a lot of work that is still standing today in Chattanooga. Can anyone help identify this man?
Cheryl
KENDRICKS
Charles Sanders Fri Jan 3 16:10:48 2003
Florine KENDRICKS of Chattanooga, TN - Children - Charles & LaVonza - Death - 12/20-30/02
HIXON - ROUGHTON
James Lee Riddick Fri Jan 10 11:03:26 2003
Seeking information on the family of Bryon HIXON (1927-1995) and Patricia Anne ROUGHTON (1928-1996) who were born, married, and died in Hamilton County, TN. ROUGHTON is family surname on my maternal side. Eli ROUGHTON was Patricia's Father.
Thanks, James lee Riddick
VANDERGRIFF - HALL
Robin Sun Jan 12 23:44:34 2003
Margaret (Peggy) VANDERGRIFF born 1812 in TN, married Joel HALL born Dec 9, 1802 in TN. They were married 1832 in Hamilton Co TN. Trying to find out about mother of Margaret (Peggy) her father was Gilbert VANDERGRIFF from NC
HUFFMAN - STEVENSON
Ann Mon Jan 13 15:03:32 2003
I am looking for information on my grandmother, Maude Alice (STEVENSON) HUFFMAN, who apparently lived in Chattanooga in 1919. She also died that year, and I believe she died in Chattanooga, possibly of pneumonia or some other respiratory type ailment. My grandfather's name was Dock Millage (known as D.M.) HUFFMAN. In later years, he worked for the Birmingham News in the room where the printing presses were. He had a severe hearing loss when I knew him. Any information on these people, or information on where else to look, would be appreciated. Thank you.
Civil War soldiers - Tyner's Station
Joe Roberson Tue Jan 14 20:42:41 2003
I am trying to locate names of any Confederate soldiers who might have died in the hospital at Tyners Station. This would between June 1862 and Feb. 1863 They could be buried in the Silverdale Confederate Cemetery. There are 153 unidentifed soldiers left. WE have Identified 2 of them.
CONLEY - MAY
Regan Wed Jan 15 19:26:43 2003
My great-grandmother was Lucille Sarah MAY. She came from a family of six to nine children, of which there were at least five girls: Lucille (b. 1878), Clara, Bessie, Lillie & Nora. My aunt told me recently that there was also a brother named Charles, but I have no other evidence of this. The parents names were Alice (b. 1860) and George MAY, both apparently born in Virginia. There may be other brothers and sisters.
[I have recently found 1880 census documents for a George MAY in Hamilton County with his wife Sarah L. and their daughter Alice. Sarah and Alice's birthyears are nearly identical to mine - assuming that the mother and daughter's names were transposed on the enumeration. George MAY appears again in the same location in 1900. Alice and the above listed daughters are living in Chattanooga.]
Lucille MAY m. "Charles W."(?) CONLEY about 1894. Son Jack(son)/John Ronald CONLEY, b. 1895. Lucille & Charles divorced by 1900. Charles' father probably something like John/Sean/Jean. Charles worked for a railroad, may have been from the New Orleans area.
MIDDLETON
Gerald D. Hodge, Jr. Wed Jan 15 20:05:36 2003
I am looking for more information on Captain Hugh M. MIDDLETON, 39th Georgia Infantry. He lived and died in Chattanooga post-war and is buried in the Confederate Cemetery. I have his obit out of the Chattanooga Times, Confederate Veteran Magazine and I am aware of his Freemason affiliation.
If you know of any letters, diaries, journals, manuscripts, photos, newspaper articles, or other family information on him or any other soldiers of the 39th Georgia please contact me. I have his Compiled Service Record if you would like a copy. Please let me know if I can help you in your research.
If you can help me tell the story of these soldiers I would greatly appreciate it. I will gladly pay for any copying and mailing cost. If you have any family information (i.e. stories, pre/post war life) that you can share with me I would appreciate it.
Thanks again for your site and your help.
Respectfully,
Gerald D. Hodge, Jr.
Niota, Tennessee
War Between the States Historian
Historian: 39th Georgia Volunteer Infantry Regiment
http://39thGAVOLINFRGT.homestead.com/39thHomepage.html
COCHRAN
Mike Morgan Wed Jan 15 20:35:47 2003
Seeking information on and a possible burial place for Charles P. COCHRAN. He was born in Georgia in 1829. In approximately 1856 COCHRAN married Elizabeth (Lizzie) ESTILL in Franklin County. COCHRAN was a Confederate veteran and was a doctor, possibly a surgeon. He and his wife and two children are shown on the 1880 Hamilton County census.
LEE- BANKSON
Martha Lyle Thu Jan 16 21:13:28 2003
Looking for information on a LEE family. Mr. LEE married Mary Harriet BANKSON, born 1848 in Cherokee County, Alabama. I believe they had three children, Andrew, Frank, and Dessa. I think Mr. LEE was a pharmacist in Chattanooga. Any help will be appreciated.
BOYKIN - BURTON
Phil Di Matteo Sat Jan 18 12:17:06 2003
Can someone tell me where Cassandra (BOYKIN) BURTON is buried. She died March 1977 in Chattanooga. Her husband is Charles Winston BURTON. He died 29 Nov 1943 in Chattanooga.
Buried from the First Christian Church. They were both teachers in Chattanooga.
Please contact me at happydi@aol.com
HUTCHESON - COKER
John Guittard Sat Jan 18 21:07:57 2003
Can anyone please look up the marriage date in 1882 for William Newton & "Bill" HUTCHESON and Matilda Catherine "Tillie" COKER in Hamilton Co., TN?
I need the exact date and the author, title, date and page of the source book. Please email me at guittard@swbell.net. I would greatly appreciate it.
BURCHARD - RUSH - TOWNSEND(SON)
Rowena Tue Jan 21 01:46:39 2003
I am, looking for any information on BURCHARD, RUSH and TOWNSEND(SON). See my mom is haveing a hard time finding who her real dad is becaue at one time she was told that all three of these names is what he went by. We have found information in Bonnies Oaks but not enough to help us. We also know that she was in the Chandlers Home for awhile when she was younger before Bonnie Oaks but that is all. We have two of the men's first names if that would help and they are Harry B.RUSH, and Ephraim T. TOWNSEND(SON). So if you could help me and my mom out we would be greatfull.
Thanks Rowena
SHELBY - FISHER
LOUISE ASHLEY KING Wed Jan 22 11:00:16 2003
I am looking for info on Dave or David SHELBY, Louise or Louisa FISHER, his wife, and their family. Thier daughter Sarah Angeline was married to Herbert (Harry) ASHLEY. Dave and Louisa were my grand parants. Angeline died in childbirth and Harry remarried so my father had little contact with that side of his family since he was only 5-6 when his mother died. I believe Dave's father was samuel and his mother was Sarah McCULLEY, and his grandfather was Samuel and his grandmother was Susannah ZIMMERLY. If any of this is familiar with you I would appreciate hearing from you.
Thank you
Louise
NEWMAN - GROSS
peggy showalter Thu Jan 23 19:47:28 2003
Looking for any information on a Conrad and Calvin NEWMAN also a Lewis GROSS. Would love to get to know any long lost cousins, Thanks
ROBERTS - POTEET
Patrick Arata Fri Jan 24 16:09:02 2003
Looking for info on William ROBERTS, b abt 1800 married to Margaret POTEET, b abt 1807. and one of their sons, William Clemons Scott ROBERTS, b 25 May 1851 d. 2 May 1909 in Pontotoc Co., Ms
MILLER - CLAY
Steven Eugene Miller Fri Jan 24 19:12:59 2003
I am looking for the parents of Dora MILLER born June,1859 somewhere in Georgia. Here is the information I have found on the 1900 census of the Hamilton County, Chattanooga, Tennessee:
George MILLER was the deceased husband of Dora MILLER.
Dora MILLER born June, 1859 (head of houshold) 40yrs(widow).
Sofine MILLER born May,1882 (son) 18yrs
Fred MILLER born July, 1889 (son) 10yrs
Eugene MILLER born March, 1892 (son) 8yrs
Mary MILLER born October, 1898 (daughter) 1yr
Daniel WALKER born, 1849 Virginia (boarder) 59yrs
Between 1898 and 1901 Daniel WALKER maried Dora MILLER and they had a daughter born, 1901. and her name is Viola (WALKER) CLAY (Clay being her married name) She was known as Aunt Odie by family members. Dora is believed to be of Cherokee descent. If you think you can connect with any of the people above Please contact me.
BENNETT - COFFEE
Janet Bennett Haulton Sun Jan 26 13:10:52 2003
Searching for decendants of Joel Richard BENNETT 1843-3/2/1908 buried Forest Hills Cem., Chattanooga, TN.....his wife is Harriet PICKERING who died age 83. They lived in McDonald, TN The obit says sons, Fred of Houston, TX and Bert of New Orleans, LA; Harry of McDonald; one daughter, Daisy COFFEE of Cleveland, TN. Harry died 9/1935 age 56 yrs. Daisy died 12/14/1984, Lebanon Cem., Cleveland, TN
Need some help. Thanks
KIRBY - KING - BROWN
Rosie Kirby Wed Jan 29 08:33:18 2003
Looking for information on Will KIRBY b.1845 and d.14 Aug 1918 in Chattanoga, TN, married to a Mary KING. Their children:
1. Pellam
2. Bud
3. Charles Clifford b.1890 TN m. Flora Melinda BROWN,1908 .Charles Clifford died 7 Mar 1927, buried in Vicksburg, MS
4. Herschel b. 1892 TN
5. Mabel b. TN
I believe they had three other children but don't know their names. Does anyone recognize this family? There is also another Will and Mary with children with similar names in the near by vicinity. Thanks, hope to hear from someone, Rosie Kirby
PIERCE - PARIS / PARRIS / PARRISH - EDMONDS
Dale Boyd Thu Jan 30 09:19:52 2003
I am looking for descendants of My Great Grandmother Margaret or Nancy EDMONDS b. about 1852 NC, from Flat creek, Weaverville area NC. Nancy live in TN. after she married. She had three children before she got married, Chrisley EDMONDS, Samuel Harrison EDMONDS and a daughter Sarah L. EDMONDS. Samuel Harrison EDMONDS is my Grandfather. I am not sure what her married name was, I have heard it could be PIERCE, PARIS, PARRIS, PARRISH.
DALE BOYD hiking89@bellsouth.net
WOOD
Zandra Sat Feb 1 21:42:39 2003
Looking for additional information for the following family. In 1870 Census listed in Cattanooga. Willam R. WOOD age 33 born PA. With wife Harriet age 29 born OH. Family in 1880 Census for Fairfield Wayne County IL. Has wife now Nancy age 25 born OH. In 1895 in Norton County KS. For 1910 Nancy widow living in Otero County CO. For Census 1920 and 1930 in Crowley County CO.
EDMONDS - SHIPLEY
Ilene Edmonds Turner Mon Feb 3 11:57:41 2003
I am looking for info on the father of Brice Anderson EDMONDS who married Margaret SHIPLEY. They had 4 children Richard my grandfather, Nathan, Florence and Rennie. Any info will be greatly appreciated all are one now from Brice's immediate family only grand children remain who have no recollection of them
REYNOLDS - SUTTON
Donna Yates Thu Feb 6 05:32:08 2003
Any information on REYNOLDS or SUTTON families of Hamilton Co.,Tn. would be greatly appreciated.
Gideon REYNOLDS was my gggrandfather. He was in Hamilton Co.,Tn in 1830
"Buck" SUTTON is also a relative who was in Hamilton Co.,Tn. He was married to an Indian woman and had a daughter named Luticia.
Thank you, Donna
TALLEY / TALLY - COOLEY
Janet Thu Feb 6 14:49:46 2003
Robert H. TALLEY (born: 03 Aug 1861; died: 18 Jun 1937) married Margaret COOLEY and had 7 children. I am looking for information on him, his ancestors (including his parents), and his siblings (Only 2 were listed in the 1880 census) - George TALLEY (born abt 1855) and Katie TALLEY (born 1865). I also only know the first name of his mother, Louise, but I have no clue what her father's name was. Also, according to the census, Robert and George were puddlers. Any information would be helpful!
MULKEY
Margaret Brown Fearn Thu Feb 6 18:13:12 2003
Looking for info and connections to Jacob MULKEY and wife Harriet living in Hamilton Co, Tn for 1890 Veterans (Civil War) Schedule. Jacob served Union troops , 7th Tn Mounted Inf, enlisted as Private discharged as Corporal. Anyone have access to 1900 census - would like to know if still living and residing there. Jacob would be abt 70ish and Harriet abt 60ish. Known children Fannie, Edward, Langdon, James M, Mary, Nancy, Theodore. Any connections appreciated! Willing to share/exchange any data. Thanks for any help!
COLES
jackie dolby Thu Feb 6 18:46:04 2003
Looking for any information or lead to information on Clayton COLES. He is buried in Western NY. His headstone reads: Rev. Clayton A. COLES 1832 -1926, Born in Chattanooga, Tenn. Body Servant of General Stonewall Jackson in the Civil War Founder of the Second Baptist Chruchof Mumford. Caretaker of this cemetery for 25 years.
Clayton COLES was born a slave in Chattanooga, and some how ended up in VA as a body servant of Confederate General Jackson. For full story and pictures visit our web page:
http://members.aol.com/csahardtack/belcoda.htm
GRIZZLE - COTTEN / COTTON - SHUTTEE
James W Lynn Thu Feb 6 20:05:53 2003
At the 1860 census, Hamilton Co, Tn., G. Willam and Elizabeth (COTTEN) GRIZZLE lived in Hamilton co, his occupation shown as fireman (I think must have been RR or factory fireman), ch were Nancy (md Wm SHUTTEE in 1869), George Washington GRIZZLE, married in Tarrant Co, Texas, 1887, Harrison Milo GRIZZLE. Believe Nancy and Wm SHUTTE lived in Chicago later. Harrison Milo may have lived in Dallas Co, TX as adult..
Any help re the ancestry of G William GRIZZLE would be most prized. For more than 20 years I have felt this family to be part of the well researched/posted GRIZZLE families of Cannon/Warren Counties - but have yet to find the linkage - also feel the antecedent linkage extends back to the NASH Co, NC GRIZZLE families - need and appreciate all the help I can get.
DOOLEY (African American)
deb Fri Feb 7 15:57:34 2003
Looking for connection to DOOLEYs of Bakewell - Columbus and Josephine.
DARTER
Shirley Sun Feb 9 00:31:00 2003
I'm trying to locate a death certificate and/or obituary for Duerd E. DARTER who died in Chattanooga in 1987. How many newspapers are there? How many funeral homes?
SCOTT
Vid Betterton Sun Feb 9 17:27:15 2003
I am looking for descendants of Rev. Joseph L. SCOTT in Hamilton or surrounding areas. His sons were Rev.W. Lee, Rev. Oliver Elmer, Joseph Earl, Samuel Floyd and John M.
I am a descendant of J. L.'s brother George and would like to correspond with other members of this family.
Thank you, Vida Betterton
RODGERS
T.L. Duncan Mon Feb 10 15:29:38 2003
Serching for info on Joseph P. RODGERS born in Ireland about 1845. Lived in Hamilton Co 1850 - 1860's.
WALKER
Ron Walker Tue Feb 11 12:28:01 2003
Can anyone tell me where, District 11 was in the 1880 US Census?
Thanks, Ron
HAMILTON
marvin burl frisbey Wed Feb 12 15:32:26 2003
Trying to find out what ever happened to Joe HAMILTON. He was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam(U.S. Army) and used to live in N.M. and Wash. before moving to Soddy Daisy Tenn. Thank you.
WOODS - HUDSON
Anderson Woods Fri Feb 14 11:57:01 2003
WOODS, George, and HUDSON, Jane, married, were parents of William WOODS, my grandfather; I would like their dates/places of birth/death, their ancestors' names and dates/places of birth/death, any other children's names and siblings'. I have census records from Hamilton Co. of William WOODS, my grandfather, his wife, Nettie NEALA, and their children.
VAUGHN - CORN
Kathy Sat Feb 15 10:23:41 2003
I am looking for info on William Franklin VAUGHN who married Phoebe CORN in 1872 in Hamilton County, Chattanooga, TN. He was born in 1855 and she born in 1856.
McGUIRE - CODY / CODA
Susan Tipton Sat Feb 15 13:18:18 2003
I am looking for any information on Cornelius McGUIRE b.c1834 s/o George McGUIRE who married a Mary Ann CODEY / CODY / CODA in Hamilton County Tennessee on Feb. 15, 1858.
Thank you.
KIRKLAND
Wendy Marquart Sat Feb 15 22:01:27 2003
I am looking for information regarding Elmer R. KIRKLAND. He passed away on 11-16-1994. Thank you Wendy
HALES - GOINES
Dawna Carlton Mon Feb 17 12:59:46 2003
Looking for info on the family of a John HALES on the 1910 and 1920 census Hamilton county Tn. He was 52 years old on 1910 census . Children were Lillie, Del?, Harley, Alice, Julian, Ida, Lawrence also living in the house was 3 grandchildren Eva, Charlie and Annie believe there last names were GOINES. Would like to know if there is Hamilton county cemetery book or if someone could possibly look up graves of some of these folks for me.
STANFILL
winfred l wood Mon Feb 17 17:25:41 2003
I'm trying to found where Lonnie Franklin STANFILL is buried. He lived in a small com. called Red Bone near Chattanooga Tenn.,and where he married Evie Mae WARD
VINING
C. Reynolds Tue Feb 18 10:47:59 2003
I am looking for any info on Garnett A. VINING, b. 1/30/09, d. 8/68. In 1931-1932, his spouse was Catherine D.
BURKETT / BURKET - PEARIGEN
Susan Burkett Howard Tue Feb 18 23:13:05 2003
My grgrgrandfather, William Henry BURKETT, was born in Hamilton County in 1844; his father was George W. BURKETT, mother Mary Ann HENDERSON. William H. married Sarah PEARIGEN. Looking for information on George W. BURKETT, and also Sarah PEARIGEN (or PERIGEN, PARIGEN)and her parents, James A. PEARIGEN and Margaret (HATFIELD) PEARIGEN. Would like to know where George BURKETT, Mary HENDERSON, and the PEARIGENs came from---Thanks in advance--Susan
WATKINS - MACKEY - COOPER - LEE - HUNT
Wanda Randall Thu Feb 20 20:05:53 2003
Looking for information on four WATKINS sisters. Mamie, 1891- 1981, (married name COOPER), Viola,1894-1969, (married name LEE), Bertha, 1900-1983, (married name HUNT) and Nina Jo, 1904-1987, (married name MACKEY). Nina was my grandmother. I am trying to find out who their parents were. My understanding is that they were orphaned when my grandmother was a young girl.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
McKINLEY
Ron McCandless Fri Feb 21 23:23:18 2003
There was a McKinley Ferry over on the TN River in the early 1830s I don't know who it was named after. That is close to the Ga line and Hamilton Co TN line. Does anyone have anything on this McKINLEY family?
CANDLER
Ron McCandless Fri Feb 21 23:25:13 2003
In the transcribed index of the 1840 census of Hamilton Co there is a CANDLER on pg 162. Looking for any other information to confirm there was a family by that name in the area. I don't think that was really the name.
MOORE
Carol N. Berning Sun Feb 23 13:11:58 2003
I am searching for Bertha Mae MOORE, known as Bertie, who grew up in Chattanooga and went to City High School. She was born about 1944. She had one brother about three years younger than she. If you have information about her, please email me at berningc@worldnet.att.net or call at 615-273-2110.
Thank you, Carol and Carl
DAVIS
Robin Mon Feb 24 12:21:30 2003
Looking for the family of my ggranfather, James Martin DAVIS. He was born in 1883 in Chattanooga Tn. I do not know the names of his parents. He was married to Wadie Belle ROLLANS (Logan Co. Ark.) by 1903 and they had 5 children of which only one is still living. James passed away in 1936 and is buried in Graves Cem. in Logan Co. Ark. In the 1930 census he list both of his parents as being from Tenn. If any one can give a hand, it would be greatly appreciated!!!!
TRUSLEY
Jean Higham Tue Feb 25 11:12:26 2003
Looking for Henry TRUSLEY, b. 1883 in Tennessee. Records indicate he was born in TN. Family lore that he and his parents were from Chattanooga. Married Amanda (Mandy) RHODES in Wilburton, OK in 1903. Any information appreciated!
REVELEY / REAVLEY / RIEVLEY
Katheryn Wed Feb 26 05:10:07 2003
Since the REVELEYs (and variations of that spelling) lived in this county, I wanted to let you know there is a new rootsweb mailing list for this family name at:
http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/surname/r/reveley.html
Katheryn
DEARING
Tim Harrison Wed Feb 26 12:04:31 2003
Seeking information on the Gilbert DEARING family, listed in the 1840 and 1850 Hamilton Co. censuses. In 1850 family was composed of Gilbert (34), wife Elizabeth (33), Julinda (13), Amanda (12), Tennessee (8), John (6), Theadore (4), and Joseph (2). Any help appreciated.
HALES - GOINES
Dawna Carlton Mon Mar 3 07:24:33 2003
Looking for more info on family of John J. HALES / HALE living in household with stepdaughter Lillie 25 on 1910 census 3 grandchildren Charles and Mary Anne GOINES? Could not read name of other grandchild. John had several other younger children of his in the household also. One of his sons was a Lawrence HALE who is on the 1930 hamilton county census age 25 I am very interested in finding more on him. I would like to know if someone maybe can find death record on John J. HALES in Hamilton County .
Any help would be appreciated.
Dawna Carlton
BERRY - RODGERS / ROGERS
Ola M. Santoni Mon Mar 3 23:25:05 2003
I am looking for information on Juanita S. BERRY born abt. 1922 in Sweetwater TN. Junaita may have been married to Alvin/Alin E. RODGERS / ROGERS who was born abt. 1921 in Chattanooga TN. Juanita and Alvin/Alin had a son in 1947 born at a clinic which was run by Dr. J. C. ELDRIDGE.
HUSKEY
Anita Quarles Tue Mar 4 16:52:54 2003
I am seeking information on Roxie HUSKEY who was listed on the 1920 census of Hamilton County, TN with her husband George M. HUSKEY. Roxie was 39 and born GA. They had 3 children listed on the census. Mammie L. 3 5/12. Carie R. 5/12. Leanord age 17. I have searched several years for this great Aunt who was Roxie Simmons HUSKEY. Daughter of Samuel and Martha Reid Seay SIMMONS of Picken, GIlmer and Whitfield Counties in GA. Roxie died Jan 1976 in Hamilton County, TN.
JAMES - WALDEN - JENNINGS
ANN GROVE Tue Mar 4 21:31:02 2003
I am searching for information on a marriage in Hamilton Co, TN. in the year 1872. The marriage was Apr.10, 1872 between William JAMES & Mary WALDEN. I am a granddaughter of William JAMES and searching for the first marriage of William JAMES. I do know from 1880 census he was married to a Mary ? and there was 3 children born to them. Is this the William JAMES born in 1848 and son of Samuel B. & Lucy Ann (JENNINGS) JAMES?
Thanks, Ann
DUNCAN - STEPHENS
Alicia DeN. Thornton Fri Mar 7 10:43:59 2003
Could someone more familiar with Hamilton County than I decipher the township on this page from the 1860 census?
http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/tn/hamilton/census/1860/0133a.gif
The same township appears on the pages prior to and after page 133, but I happen to be following James and Martha DUNCAN, who are shown on this page with Martha's mother, Nancy A. STEPHENS.
ROBERTS - BUNCH
Tammy Guinn Sat Mar 8 07:38:13 2003
I am looking for information on the family of James David ROBERTS born 8 May 1837 in Washington County, TN. I believe his parents to be William A. ROBERTS, Jr. and Jane BUNCH. Any information would be appreciated.
WATKINS
Beverly Nichols Smith Sat Mar 8 11:06:55 2003
My husband is searching for information on his grandfather, William Eugene WATKINS, who was murdered on April 26, 1923, in Birchwood, TN. The story handed down through the family is that he was shot in the back by a "friend" whose son was drafted to fight in World War I and the "friend" was disgruntled that Eugene had been allowed to remain at home to take care of his aging, invalid, widowed mother. Does anyone have a newspaper clipping perhaps, which gives the true story of this death? Please contact me, if so.
HOUSTON
C. Douglas Houston Sun Mar 9 12:37:59 2003
Looking for records of James Edgar HOUSTON, birth date 1870; birthplace unknown, and residing, in Soddy, Hamilton County in years of 1894-1900.
MATNEY
BJ BAKER Sun Mar 9 19:40:34 2003
I am looking for records from Bonnie Oaks Orphans Home. My grandmother was raised there until she was about 15. I understand there was a fire that destroyed resident records. Is there another way to locate a list of residents before 1920?
I know her name was Annie MATNEY, she had a sister named Tennessee Matilda. I have heard she had another sister by the name of Bertie but have found no trail.
SIMONS / SIMMONS - MOORE
RoseMary Sofes Wed Mar 12 23:42:07 2003
I have other post on this site that are old and the wrong email.....please use this email if you see one of my messages . This is correct and current........sorry!
I am looking for the ancestors of the SIMONS of Signal Mtn., TN., better known as Walden's Ridge, TN. They came from White Co.,TN to this Mtn. about 1900. Prior to that they were in 1800 , Blount Co., Van Buren ,Co,TN (Most), McMinnville, Marion.....sort of spread out all around that area.
I am wondering where they came from! I have an Archibald SIMONS mar. to Christiana MOORE in Blount Co., TN abt. 1826 . I don't have a clue of who his siblings, or parents were. Does anyone have any SIMONS, SIMMONS, SIMONDS, SYMONS, etc......in or around these areas of TN between 1800 and 1900?
Does anyone know of his wife Christiana MOORE? I have a lot of history on the descendants, but no info on Rev War, Civil War, or where they came to TN from............any ideas?
Thanks, RoseMary
LEMONS / LAYMONS
Bobby L. Newport Fri Mar 14 16:39:35 2003
Looking for parents of James Anderson LEMONS / LAYMONS b. Oct 10, 1868, d. Mar 08, 1943. Believe he was born in Hamilton County and lived most of his life in Red Bank and Soddy. He is buried in the old Red Bank Cemetery. Thanks.
JAMES - LEMONS / LAYMONS
Bobby L. Newport Fri Mar 14 16:43:03 2003
Looking for parents of Arliva L. JAMES, (Married Names: LEMONS / LAYMONS). B.Jan 07, 1880, D.Aug 28, 1953. Believed she was born in Hamilton County. She lived most of her life in Red Bank and Soddy. She is buried in the Old Red Bank Cemetary. Thanks.
LOWE
James Bishop Sat Mar 15 00:58:33 2003
Looking for info on the following LOWE family to see if this Isaac LOWE is my ggg grandfather. The following comes from the 1880 census.
Isaac LOWE, age 51, born TN, farmer
Jane, age 48, TN
John, age 24, TN
Hugh L., age 22, TN
Jackson, age 21, TN
Tennessee, age 18, TN
Think Tennessee is my gg grandmother. This family was living in the Birchwood area of Hamilton Co. (might have been James Co later)
Jim
DELLAMURO
carmella berardesca Sat Mar 15 20:35:49 2003
I don't know if anyone can help, but here is my story. Looking on the net for DELLAMURO I came across the Schnietman cemetery site. A baby girl died at birth named Johnnie Sue DELLAMURO in 1943 Mother Oleta and Father John DELLAMURO. My father was stationed in Chattanooga, TN at that time and met my mother and married and moved north. Both have passed away and at a recent family reunion we found out that he was married before my mother. That is all we found out. I am wondering if I have a half sister buried there.
How do I go about finding out? Is there a way to look up marriage records? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
JENKINS
Eddie L. Hill Sun Mar 16 16:54:26 2003
I am trying to get information of my grandfather, Eddie JENKINS. He and my grandmother, Mollie JENKINS, moved to Hamilton, Co., Tn. some time after they were married. There was one child born there, Bearnice Sylvania, before their return down the Flint river, he on a raft, grandmother in a wagon with the child. They returned to somewhere around Albany, Ga. This took place maybe around 1892-1895. My grandmother's maiden name was WATERS.
I look forward to hearing from you. Laverne Hill, Avon Park, Fl. 33826 (1796 N. Pioneer Road) 863-453-6469 hill.laverne@eudoramail.com
HARPP
Audry Blueford Tue Mar 18 00:45:10 2003
My grand father, Louis Henry HARPP, live in Chattanooga, Tennessee 20,30, 40, and some of the fifties. He had a farm there, and It was sold in the 1950. He also had a canning factory there. Most of his family is buryed there on I guess some of the land where he had his farm. Family members were Annie Lou HARPP, Tempie L. HARPP, and William HARPP.
If there is anyone there who know any thing about them I would like to here from . Thank you
Audry Blueford - audryb43@aol.com
LEE
Aaron Hogwood Tue Mar 18 17:21:20 2003
Searching for descendants of John W. and Rebecca LEE. 1880 census 2nd ward Chattanooga, two sons, Joseph and Robert.
NELSON
Tracy Nelson Wed Mar 19 20:12:46 2003
Searching for any information about First Name: Lawrence or Laurence Second Name: Alvin or Andrew Last Name: NELSON
DOB: September 14, 1887 - Tennessee. Father John NELSON - mother unknown - may have had sisters. Lawrence married Olga JENSEN and lived in Minnesota where they had five children - he died in 1952.
McNABB - MAHAN
Becky Todd Thu Mar 20 18:02:16 2003
I am seeking birth records and death for Jake W McNABB born April 26,1888 at Marion county and married to Pearl LAYNE June 8,1920.
I am seeking info on Colaude MAHAN born Oct 22,1916 at Signal Mtn. Tenn.
They both was in the service.Can anyone help me.Thank you! Becky Todd.
ANDERSON - HUNT
Lynda West Hahn Sat Mar 22 13:12:18 2003
I am looking for information on the family of Thomas ANDERSON, b. about 1846 in Hamilton Co., TN. His first wife's given name was Nancy. Their daughter, Sarah, was married to my g-uncle, Lewis Woodson HUNT. Thomas ANDERSON and his second wife, Viola, are buried in the Round Grove Cemetery in Lawrence Co., MO.
Lynda West Hahn
CLOUSE - BAKER
Tammy Miller Sat Mar 22 20:18:09 2003
Looking for information on Charles Isaac CLOUSE, 1880-1914 who died in Chattanooga, Hamilton County. Records say they are buried at Greenwood Cemetery. His wife was Lillie BAKER, 1884-1922, Known children were Herman who died as an infant; Lovena or Lorene; Hercel and daughter Neoshia/Neochia.
Looking to find what came of children after both parents died. Charles was a brother to my g-grandmother. Lillie also had a sister who married another CLOUSE brother and they remained in Indiana.
SHOEMAKER / SHOEMAKE / SHEWMAKE / SHUMOCK
NO EMAIL ADDRESS GIVEN - NO NAME GIVEN Mon Mar 24 14:50:18 2003
I am trying to find out info on my g-grandfather, Andrew Jack SHOEMAKER (changed from SHOEMAKE / SHEWMAKE or SHUMOCK) born in Tennessee in May 1860 and a Cherokee. He was in Hopkins County TX in Oct 1886 when he married my g-grandmother, Frances Fannie Eudora RIPPY. They had five children; Mary Melissa (Mellie), William Noah Elmer, John Bascom, Eva Mae or Maud (born & died in infancy in Polk Co ARK 1900) and my grandmother, Era ANDREW. I have them in Polk County ARK on the 1900 census, but do know they went back to Hopkins County TX since my grandmother was born there in 1902. He left Fannie either before or after Era was born in 1902 (she re-married to Geo. BENEDICT in Lamar Co TX in 1903) We believe he went to Oklahoma but not sure. His parents came and told about some kind of trouble in OK. They left and then shortly after so did he. I need to find out his birth info or anything about his family.
McKINLEY - McCANLESS / McCANDLESS
LouAnn Fri Mar 28 19:23:56 2003
Looking for info on McKINLEYs Who owned McKinley's ferry.
Also any McCANLESS, CANDLES, McCANDLESS familys in Hamilton Co Tn 1800,s
CUNNINGHAM
LINDA FOLEY Fri Mar 28 20:32:59 2003
I am trying to find info regarding my grandfather, James C. CUNNINGHAM, who was placed in the Chambliss Children's Home around 1885. He was adopted by John McMAHAN of Trenton, Ga. and lived there until he married, Elizabeth CHRISTIAN, a relative of the McMAHANs. His dob was 7/15/1875. Apparently he was orphaned when his mother died in a fire. He also had a brother, John and a sister, Gertrude. I do not know what happend to these two children. When he went to the orphanage, it was called the "Vine Street" orphanage. He was originally from Stephenson AL.
I would appreciate any help you could give. Thank you, Linda Foley
JENNINGS - HUTCHESON - SHUMAKER
Richard Holt Sat Mar 29 17:13:26 2003
Looking for info on my aunt Lucille JENNINGS born abt 1913-1914 (daughter of Sam JENNINGS and Lola Elizabeth JENNINGS). She was born in Claiborne County Tennessee. Her father died in 1918 in the great flu epidemic and her mother remarried Edward Earl HOLT. By 1930 Lucille (also known as Lucy) is married to Earl HUTCHESON and living with her in-laws. By the census record they had only been married for less than a year. Her age at that time was 16.
Now Lucille married a second time to an Unknown SHUMAKER and was living in Chattanooga at the time of her mother's death in 1967, but at that time all attempts to reach her failed and the family has not heard from her since that time.
I am trying to find anyone who might be descended from her or might now what happened to her. She still has 3 half siblings living, 2 half brothers and a half sister from her mother's second marriage to Earl HOLT. They very much would like to know what happened to her.
If you have any info please write me at Raholt58@bellsouth.net. Thanks. Richard Holt
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