Oct - Dec 2002 Queries
Hamilton County Tennessee
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DOUGHTY - MILLER - TURNER - MARTIN
Suzanne Haley Thu Oct 24 05:13:01 2002
Buried under other documents in the Tennessee State Archives, I found an estate document related to Pleasant HALEY of Hamilton County. See summary below. I'd like to correspond with anyone who's family ties in to these DOUGHTYs!-----Summary from 112 pages of handwritten documents from a DOUGHTY case that went to the Tennessee Supreme Court. Here's SOME of what it revealed.
James DOUGHTY died intestate in Meigs County in 1855 and there were disputes among the heirs.
James DOUGHTY had first lived with a "certain Ann TURNER" and there were three children Pleasant TURNER (who was ADM. of his father's estate), Margret TURNER and Armisted TURNER and Elan (later spelled Eleanor) TURNER for whom James DOUGHTY legally went to court and legally changed their names to Pleasant DOUGHTY, Margret DOUGHTY, Armisted DOUGHTY and Eleanor DOUGHTY.
Alfred TURNER was also an heir?
Margret DOUGHTY married a JESTER (? difficult to discern spelling) and her husband was dead in the late 1850's and she was a resident of Alabama. Pleasant DOUGHTY was a resident of Hamilton County at this time. Armisted DOUGHTY was deceased, but the father of James Armistead DOUGHTY, who was under the care of a guardian, J. H. Borwn. Eleanor DOUGHTY was the wife of W. O. MARTIN and they had children Matilda J. MARTIN and Harriet E. MARTIN.
James DOUGHTY was later married to Rachal, and their children were James DOUGHTY, Thompson DOUGHTY (died before Sept, 1857), Martin DOUGHTY (died before Oct, 1857), and Ruth DOUGHTY( who married William HUTCHESON).
There seemed to be a huge amount of land involved in the dispute and in one place (a portion of?) it is referred to as "the MILLER farm, land South of the Hiwassee River."
I hope this helps someone. Suzanne Haley
CUTLER - WILLIAMS
Karen Novak Sat Oct 26 23:27:01 2002
I have been searching for Jacob Jefferson CUTLER. He was buried beside a river with Spring in the name. His brother-in-law Jacob WILLIAMS buried him in December of 1863. They were from Texas and served in the Confederate Army. There is a record in the book of Confederate and Union Corespondence, that states that a J.J. CUTLER was captured in Rossville, Georgia.
I have been trying to find more about my 3rd great-grandfather.
Karen Novak
BORNARTH - PERIN
Sylvia Bornarth Sun Oct 27 12:11:25 2002
I am looking for any information on Elvera BORNARTH living with PERIN family in Wauhatchie, Hamilton County in 1920 according to the census. Elvera was born in Texas in 1898.
ROGERS - SMITH - PRESSWOOD - CREASMAN - BARKER - LEWIS
O.J. Crooks Mon Oct 28 18:13:29 2002
Jessee SMITH born 1849 married to Lucinda ROGERS Seeking the parents of Jessee. He was married in Sequatchie Co. 6 Jan. 1872 and is located on the 1880 census in Hamilton Co. page 188. His children were
1. Martha A.SMITH b 5 Oct, 1874 and who married William A. BARKER
2. Frances (Frankie) Louise SMITH born 23 March 1882 who married a CREASMAN and moved to Okla.
3. James C.SMITH born 9 March 1877.
4. John W. (Will) SMITH born 28 Oct. 1872
5. Sarah J. (Jennie) SMITH born 9 May 1879 who married a PRESSWOOD.
6. Mary (Mollie) Elizabeth SMITH born 18 June 1887 who married John LEWIS and lived at Daisy, Tn.
I desire information on the children--who they married and their children as well as the ancestors of Jessee. Jessee probably died in the late 1880 to 1890 time frame.
LOWE - WEAVER - GARRETT
Betty Mon Oct 28 20:33:34 2002
I am looking for anyone who may know what happen to my ancesters they were Matthew A. Lowe Married to Rhoda and had children.... Wiley b.1842,Amos,Matilda,Presley,Clementine,Mary ann,Amanda,John b.1855 we have and cannot find any information after 1860 Hamilton co census any help would be greatfully appricated.
O'NEAL / O'NEIL - RAMSEY - TIMS
SJ Ashton Wed Oct 30 13:27:35 2002
Seek info on Abraham O'NEAL b c1797 VA, d aft 1870 prob Rhea or Meigs Co TN, resided perhaps Cocke Co TN prior to 1830, moved to Rhea Co TN bfe 1830, enumerated on 1840 census Meigs Co TN. Where was he in 1850? His children may have been Blackburn O'NEAL b c1814 TN m Rebecca SMITH; Harrison O'NEAL b c 1816 TN, m Amelia --?--; John J O'NEAL b 1821 Cocke Co TN, d 1889 Wash Co AR; Mary O'NEAL b c1822 TN, m Washington TIMS; Eliza O'NEAL b c1830 TN; Joseph O'NEAL b c1842 TN, plus perhaps five more sons and one daughter whose names are unknown. It appears that Abraham married x's 2 or 3. Listed in his household in 1860 and 1870 Rhea Co: Mellia O'NEAL; Louisa J. O'NEAL; Francis M. O'NEAL; Houston H. O'NEAL. In 1880 Francis O'NEAL 24, Millie O'NEAL (mo) 45, Houston O'NEAL (bro) 23, Jane O'NEAL (sis) 26, and Mary RAMSEY (cousin) 23 were enumerated in District 11, Hamilton. Any info greatly appreciated.
BURKE
Harold A. Bouldin Wed Oct 30 18:45:22 2002
George W. BURKE was soldier in Co. C., 5th Batt., Hilliards Legion. He died in a Chattanooga's Academy Hospital on Aug. 1, 1862.
Could anyone tell me anything about this hospital and it's location? Where would the dead from this hospital have been buried?
Any info appreciated! Harold Bouldin
MARTIN - SAMPLES - SKIPPER - MATHIAS
pam Wed Oct 30 18:45:28 2002
Looking for info re the family of John Marion MARTIN. His sister, Annie married a MATHIAS and he had a lost brother named Wesley. He was born @1850 in Ga, around the Chattanooga area. John Marion married Mary Jane SKIPPER, daughter of Elizbeth SAMPLES and James Henry SKIPPER, born in St. Elmo area. His father (unknown) died during Civil War and his mother (unknown) died during the same period, of illness. He and Mary Jane migrated to Jefferson Co., Al @ late 1870's or early 1880's
HARRIS - LOVINGOOD
Shannon Thu Oct 31 09:38:30 2002
In regard to the HARRIS Family of Ooltewah:
I believe that if you will research the family of George Washington HARRIS born 1814 in Allegheny, PA., who moved to Knoxville, TN. in approx. 1819 with half brother Samuel BELL, that you will find you HARRIS ancestors. George Washington HARRIS was a writer in the Appalachian style. He was known by several pen names but the most well known was Sut LOVINGOOD. He married Mary Emeline NANCE. The families can be located on the 1850 Knox County, TN. Census and the Census of Davidson Co., TN. of 1860. One of their sons was also named George (born about 1849). I am told that my HARRIS line is also related to the HARRIS Family of Ooltewah, TN.
Please e-mail me for more info. My Great Grandfather was Charles Boyd HARRIS born 1875 Knoxville, TN. and lived in Hamilton County, TN. during much of his life. He is buried in the HARRIS Cemetery which is located in Soddy Daisy, TN. just across the street from the Dividing Ridge Church of God (cemetery is located behind a home). My e-mail addy is kit666har@aol.com Shannon
CAMP
Reita Kelley Thu Oct 31 09:40:33 2002
Does anyone know who (Boots) CAMP is?
GRIDER - HAZELWOOD
Shirley Petruska Sat Nov 2 09:36:16 2002
Searching for family of Frank GRIDER b. circa 1900, son of Bud C. GRIDER and Margaret HAZELWOOD. Listed in 1920 census of Roane Co. with wife Bula and daughters Lucy and Cordia. They also had a son Luther before they divorced. Listed in 1930 census of Rhea Co. with wife Bonnie and children Martin and Clifford and brother Joe was living with them. They moved to Hamilton Co. after 1930 and it is said that Frank died there. Any info would be helpful. Thanks, Shirley
VETTER
Larry Vetter Sat Nov 2 10:02:00 2002
John W. VETTER - B1843 D1921 Arrived Chattanooga in 1871 from southern Indiana. Lived there remainder of his life. Owned Business there also. Looking for any additional info.
VETTER
Larry Vetter Sat Nov 2 10:03:39 2002
Jacob W. VETTER - B1849 D1933 - Arrived Chattanooga in 1871 from southern Indiana. Lived there remainder of his life. Owned Business there also. Looking for any additional info.
VETTER
Larry Vetter Sat Nov 2 10:05:23 2002
William M. VETTER - B1855 D1900 - Arrived Chattanooga in 1871 from southern Indiana. Lived there remainder of his life. Employee of Ross-Meehan Foundary Company. Looking for any additional info.
GOINS
Sonja Sat Nov 2 17:33:55 2002
Looking for a Martha Ellen GOINS b. 9 Sep.1868.
BOWMAN
R A Bowman Wed Nov 6 09:17:21 2002
My brother Richard Healy BOWMAN recently passed away there. Am seeking information on place of death, cause and obituary if available.
WORKMAN
Juanita Dennis Sat Nov 9 04:42:52 2002
Does any one know Where Carl WORKMAN is buried. He died in 1978. His wife was Marion, who died before Carl.
KELLEY - HOWARD
WAYNE KELLEY SR Sun Nov 10 08:45:52 2002
Need info on any/all KELLEY's in around Hamilton Cty, Chattanooga. James KELLEY was my father, Wayne Newton KELLEY grandfather, Elsie Mae Clayton KELLEY grandmother. All family came from Cleveland and Mcminn Cty and general area. Also HOWARD family. Mother's name was Hazel Louise HOWARD, fathers name was Franklin HOWARD.
HUGHES
Lora Sun Nov 10 09:58:33 2002
I am trying to locate the family of Hardy HUGHES he married Harriett. Their children were (1880 Census) John (my gr-gf),Wiley and Mary. The census says Hardy is from Arkansas. They resided in Hamilton Co. District 12. Any help would be greatly appreciated....
JAMES - WALDEN
ANN GROVE Mon Nov 11 20:52:42 2002
How can I find about the marriage of William D. JAMES & Mary WALDEN in Hamilton Co.,TN. in 1872. I want to check and see if this is my granddad James. He would have been the son of Samuel & Lucy Ann Jenning JAMES.
Thanks, Ann
DOOLEY
deb Sun Nov 17 07:55:40 2002
Looking for Lum or Columbus DOOLEY married to Josie DOOLEY , in the 1900 census in Hamilton co, they are African American.
Any info would help
SHEPHERD - HUMPHREYS
Aileen Sun Nov 17 12:05:20 2002
Looking for SHEPHERD (Lewis) family doing genealogy. Lewis was son of Colonel Lewis and Margaret SHEPHERD, a prominent judge in Chattanooga in 1800's. Sarah Donohue, sister to Margaret, married John J. HUMPHREYS. John died 1879 - Sarah lived with SHEPHERDs. Her will (1873) leaves everything to young Lewis SHEPHERD. Anxious to learn of any HUMPHREYS genealogy in SHEPHERD Family Bible, etc. Anything! Thanks. eben219@aol.com
GARRETT - MANNING - GOTHARD
Sid Wright Wed Nov 20 12:30:54 2002
Lookin for information on GARRETT family of Sale Creek (ca. 1890). Gertrude (b. 1892) married Virgil MANNING (b. 1887) in Sale CreeK, Hamilton County. Sometime after marriage migrated to Blue Diamond, Perry County, KY. One daughter, Fleda, also born in Sale Creek. Need family data on GARRETTs. Manning son of William Hale MANNING and Roselyn GOTHARD.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks, Sid
HILL - WILLIAMS
Fred Williams Wed Nov 20 14:07:32 2002
'Baby Boy HILL'; was born 14 May 1948 in Chattanooga TN and adopted at birth by Willard C. and Polly P. WILLIAMS and grew up in the St. Elmo/Redbank/Chattanooga area. Both adoptive parents are now deceased. I am searching for any information on the families of the adoptive parents and also any advice on how to go about tracing the birth parent(s). (There is the possibility that 'Baby Boy HILL' was the child of a relative of the adoptive parents.) Where can I find pertinent information? Is there any way to retrieve the adoption records? Are they made available after a certain number of years? Email is welcomed from anyone who cares to offer advice about resources I can use to further my search.
The only information I have is about Polly. She died at age 87 on 1-31-1999. She owned/operated Polly's Beauty Shop and was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women, the Dorcus Circle, Stuart Heights Garden Club, and Senior Neighbors. If you have any information that could help me in my search, please contact me immediately!
HATFIELD - YOTHER
Phyllis Rhoads Wed Nov 20 21:29:45 2002
Looking for info on William Wilson YOTHER, wife Melissa and children, Mary Elisabeth, Susan Pheobe and James Monroe. I believe that there are more children possibly George, Matttie, Viola, Mollie. Mary b, 1857, Susan b 1858 in Goody Tn. The YOTHERs were orig from Gilmore co. GA.
Also looking for info on James Wiley HATFIELD family. Many chiidren one of which is A. D. or Andrew David. Susan Pheobe YOTHER married A. D HATFIELD. Any info would be helful.
JAMES - WALDEN
ANN GROVE Thu Nov 21 22:49:55 2002
I am searching for information on a marriage in Hamilton co.,TN. in 1872. the people name are William JAMES & Mary WALDEN. I have reason to believe this may be my granddad and his first wife.
Would like some help on this please.
Thanks, Ann
HODGES
Beth Kasch Sat Nov 23 08:40:15 2002
I'm looking for information about the HODGES family from Hamilton County, Tennessee. I'm very sure that the family came from upper east Tennessee and settled in Harrison (Hamilton County). My grandfather was William Howell HODGES, Senior. Born 1899 in Harrison.
Thank you.
BUSH
Jan McClintock Wed Nov 27 10:19:41 2002
Looking for information on Shadrick BUSH and his wife CYNTHIA. Shadrick died in Hamilton Co. about 1876 or ? and Cynthia died 1879. At the time of her death she was living with their daughter, Lucy HIX. Shadrick moved to Hamilton Co. between 1860 and 1870. In 1860 he was living in Rutherford Co. TN.
Would like to share information with anyone interested in this family.
Jan
OGLE - CASTILE
colleen lopez Thu Nov 28 17:48:41 2002
I am looking for information on my great great great grandparents Robert CASTILE and Emiline OGLE. He was born in the 1830's as was she. For some reason the OGLE family (in Hamilton County TN) took him in and raised him as thier own. He later married their daughter Emiline and moved to Rock Township, Mo.
Can anyone help me?
McDOWELL - TALLEY
Mark McDowell Thu Nov 28 23:41:09 2002
I am looking for information on John McDOWELL (middle name was either Holland or maybe Henry). DOB 13 Mar 1864, Died 19 Apr 1922, Married to Tennessee TALLEY, daughter of Berry TALLEY.
I would like information on his place of birth, and especially information on his parents. Thanks!
MILLWOOD - MYERS
Cynthia Tue Dec 3 09:00:50 2002
My Ggrandmother Mary Mardie (MILLWOOD) MYERS is buried on Signal Mountain, I am trying to find anyone who may have information on that family line, I know that she was a full Cherokee, told to me by my grandmother. Her husband was Enis MYERS, I have nothing on him so any info on him would be great also,
JAMES - JENNINGS - WALDEN
ANN GROVE Wed Dec 4 20:17:14 2002
I am searching for information on Samuel & Lucy Ann JAMES who were born in Giles Co, Tn. in early 1800's . My grandad was their son who was named William D. JAMES, born in 1847. Have found marriage for William D. JAMES & Mary WALDEN in Hamilton Co., TN around 1871 or 1872. Have also found information where there was a Lucy JAMES who passed away in Hamilton Co, Tn. and have reason to believe she was my great-grand-mother as she was from Giles, TN. It stated she died in 1911. All I have is record no on this. Need any help I can get on these family members. Have list of children for Samuel & Lucy JAMES from 1850 Census - Frankey age11- Sara A. age 7 - Indiana age 5- & William age 3. Do not know of any further children.
Would like help on any of these. Thanks, Granddaughter of William D. James, Ann
ROBINSON
Trish Mon Dec 9 20:54:14 2002
I am looking for where to go for information on the Lucey Mfg. company. On the 1920 census my grandfather Albert ROBINSON was listed as a day laborer. His address at the time was 3710 St. Elmo. If anyone is close to that location I would love to have a photo/email of the area.
Thanks Trish
LAWSON
SANDI Wed Dec 11 21:25:43 2002
Am looking for info on my grandfather, Blount Morris LAWSON, served in Spanish American War and listed as living in Sherman Heights, TN at the time.
SUTTON
Tammy Thu Dec 12 00:05:22 2002
Hello I am looking for info on Betsy(?) SUTTON (I would like to find what Tribe she was in), and on her husband John SUTTON Sr. and on his father Joseph SUTTON, I know that Ooltewah was in Hamilton Co. in 1837, untill the land that eventually became Polk County on Nov. 28, 1839.
Here is some info I now. Can any one help in my family search, I thank you For any info you can give Joseph SUTTON (SITTON) of Bath Co. Virgina was born in 1720 He lived among the Cherokees in Tenn. as a Indian Trader. His son is John SUTTON Sr. b. 1755, VA., He moved to MO bet 1817-1829 who married Betsey b.abt 1762 in Ooltewah Creek in Polk Co. Tennessee She is full blooded Cherokee and is said to of died on the Trail of Tears.She stayed in Tenn. He took the kids with him maybe all of them not sure about the girls (John SUTTON Sr. also went by John SITTON in the Federal Census to avoid confusion with his son John SUTTON Sr. who married Elizabeth HUFF. One of their children was Nathan SUTTON who married Cynthia Amanda BROWN.
HAGAN - OFFUTT
Fred Hagan Sun Dec 15 06:10:35 2002
Richard W. HAGAN was born in Frederick County, MD abt 1821. He married Mary Elizabeth OFFUTT there in 1841. They moved to Hamilton County, TN sometime after 1850 as they are not listed on that counties 1850 census. Richard and Mary are buried in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Chattanooga, TN.
Richard and Mary had seven children that I know of: Isadore, Elia, Edgar, Richard, Jr., Wallace, Alonzo,, Malissa. I need information about these children and to locate any living descendant still living in Hamilton County.
MIKELL
Max L. Mikell Mon Dec 16 13:41:29 2002
I was born in 1932 in Forrest City, Ark. My fathers name was listed as Joe Allan MIKELL (probably Joseph), and states that he was born in Chatanooga, TN. No birth date was given, but the certificate states that he was 33 years old when I was born. That would place his birth in 1899. I am looking for his birth record which will list his father and mother (I hope); or any other record that might connect me with his past.
Thank you for your consideration,
Max L. Mikell
THOMASON
jamesgoforth Tue Dec 17 13:03:03 2002
Interested in finding my Cerokee heritage. Rennie THOMASON was my ggggranmother
HOLDSWORTH - ALEXANDER
P. Hogan Fri Dec 20 00:47:25 2002
Looking for information on the family of James F. ALEXANDER and his wife Georgia (HOLDSWORTH) ALEXANDER. James and his wife Georgia lived on Barton Avenue E., Chattanooga, TN she is buried in White Oaks Memorial Cemetery, Hamilton, TN. Any information about this couple and their family appreciated.
SWANN
Sam Johnson Wed Dec 25 16:35:36 2003
I am looking for info on the SWANN family of Soddy-Daisy, TN, dating from the mid-late 1800s or anytime for that matter. Among my ancestors are this line:
Sarah Cassie SWANN, believed to be born in Sevierville in the 1880-1890 time frame, whose family is believed to have moved to Soddy-Daisy. She married Herbert Carl JOHNSON (my grandfather) and lived her adult life near and what is now in Huntsville, AL, with him.
Samuel Buchanon SWANN, her father, and Samuel SWANN, his father. Samuel SWANN, the elder, is believed to be the same Major Samuel SWANN who was given a commission by the Governor of Virginia and then went to TN.
I am interested in what cemetaries or other potential places to research there might be in the Soddy-Daisy area.
Any info or help whatsoever on this would be GREATLY appreciated.
Sam Johnson
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