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SMITH, SPEER posted by Diane Smith Battershell on Saturday, February 14, 1998

Looking for William SMITH b. 1777 MD, d. 1851 where? He m. Nancy SPEER 8 Oct 1800 Surry Co, NC. In 1805 William and Nancy went to Cumberland Co, KY. On 18 Oct 1826 Benjamin SPEER, William's father-in-law, bought 75 in Overton Co, TN for William SMITH, but not recorded until 1840. On 8 Jan 1826 John SMITH, Wm's brother, bought 300 acres from William on the north side of Obey River. Did William & Nancy leave Overton Co in 1826?. Anyone who might have any clues re these SMITHS, please contact me. Have been searching for them forever!! Thanks.

 

BILBREY, CHOATE, LEDBETTER, REAGON posted by Ted BILBREY on Saturday, February 14, 1998

Looking for information about CordiaREAGON m. Charles Avery BILBREY,She was d/o Mathew REAGON and Alice CHOATE. Alice was d/o Jacob CHOATE and Mary LEDBETTER. Have information on BILBREY. E-Mail me.

 

MATTHEWS, SCARBOROUGH, SCARBROUGH, SMITH posted by Char MATTHEWS on Saturday, February 14, 1998

Seek information on George MATTHEWS family living in Overton, Fentress, and Pickett county areas of TN from 1880's until early 1900's. Believe his wife, Mary Elizabeth Gauney may be part Indian. Need any info you have. Willing to exchange information. Also looking into SMITH line with Jonathan Lune SMITH who married Hester Jane SCARBOROUGH/SCARBROUGH. He comes from same line with Isaac Denton SMITH. Need info on flood in Static TN area in early 1900's .

 

BEATTY, GAUNEY, MATTHEWS, SMITH posted by Char MATTHEWS on Saturday, February 14, 1998

Researching my husband's family who originally came from Fentress, Overton, and Pickett county area. Need information on George Washington MATTHEWS who married Mary Elizabeth GAUNEY. Believe he died around 1903 or 1904 in flood near Static, TN. Can anyone help me with this line. They had 6 children. Several of the children moved eventually to IL and IN. Also working on Jonathan Lune SMITH/Isaac Denton SMITH line which goes back to a George SMITH (Revolutionary was soldier). Also working on Allen BEATTY li

 

WALKER posted by Ron NEALE on Saturday, February 14, 1998

Looking for Margret WALKER, she moved from Van Buren co. to Overton Co. after the death of her husband Micajah Walker, ca 1870 I think she probably died there, any help would sure be appriciated.

 

HILL, SELLS, WINNINGHAM, WRIGHT posted by Sharyl M. Schatz on Saturday, February 14, 1998

My ancestry in Overton Co. includes the following: Newton HILL, George Washington SELLS, Mary Clementine SELLS, Elmira WINNINGHAM, Gerstal Clayton WRIGHT, Cora Dean WRIGHT, Sarah Stella WRIGHT Reeser, Houston WRIGHT and others.

 

METHENEY, PHILLIPS posted by Daniel Eric PHILLIPS on Monday, February 23, 1998

My father and I are researching Joseph H. PHILLIPS, b.1850 married Leeann METHENEY(b.1849) first son was: James Martin Phillips b.1873 (in Overton Co.) We are looking for Joseph Phillips' father. I don't know if this helps, but any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Eric Phillips

 

AILEY, EALY, EASTERLY posted by Ann KUNKEL on Monday, February 23, 1998

Looking for descendants of Henry and Christiana____ AILEY. They were in Jefferson Co. TN in early 1800's then to Marion Co. TN. Two of Henry's dau. married EASTERLY men: Susannah EALY m. Jonathan EASTERLY in Greene Co. TN in 1814. Elizabeth EALY m. Conrad EASTERLY in Jefferson Co. TN in 1802. Were the Ailey/EALY's Quaker? Any help appreciated. Susannah was born Pennsylvania. Ann Duncan KUNKEL, N12911 Resewood Avenue, Greenwood, Wisconsin 54437, 715-229-2674 akunkel@badger.tds.net

 

JOHNSON posted by Judith Cameron LANCLOS on Monday, February 23, 1998

I recently found records of a William H. JOHNSON b. Mar.14, 1819, Overton Co.,TN, the seventh child of John and Elizabeth Johnson. These records are from Fayette County, Illinois, where he lived from the 1830's. If there are JOHNSON researchers interested in his family, please contact me for further information. Judith Cameron Lanclos

 

BAKER, PATE posted by Jimmy Louise KROGER on Monday, February 23, 1998

Seeking any information re: Isaac PATE who married Elizabeth BAKER May 2, 1817 in Overton, Co.

 

BILBREY, CLARK, HERD, MAXFIELD, TAYLOR posted by Marilyn KEITHELY on Monday, February 23, 1998

MAXFIELD. James,Pa. b. 1784 D. 1857 Tn. Samuel S. B. 1811 Tn. Bird Keith, B.1822 Ala. James M.Tn. George A. b.1820 tn. Found on several census, but nothing after 1870 for George. any information on a Mallard Maxfield. Connectins with, HERD, CLARK, TAYLOR,BILBREY familys.Thank you in advance,

 

BARR, WHITTAKER posted by Kim Barr GRABOWSKI on Monday, February 23, 1998

ALEXANDER BARR married STELLA F. WHITTAKER on July 31st 1920 in Washington county, Johnson city TN. Children are Alex (Bud) jr. Margaret, Helen, Harry, Nanny and Gennie or Jenny, Stella's Father name was DICK WHITTAKER (RICHARD?) Stella died in 1965 in Michigan, Stella and her children came to Michigan in the late 1940's. Alexander Barr sr. was last known to be living in Florida where it is believed he died in the 1990's, anyone with any information please write, Thank you, Kim

 

WILLIS posted by Lila Curry FORD on Monday, February 23, 1998

Looking for information on John Henry WILLIS St. came from Overton County, Tennessee. He was born August 29 1826 and died in Kentucky August 14, 1904. Family history has it that the Willis' came with a herd of sheep from Tennessee to Kentucky. His wife's name is Jane Ruth ? . she was born believed October 15, 1826 and died November 8, 1922. They had eight children: W.C. "Charlie", Burel, Jane, John Henry (My ggg grandfather)Jr., James, Phillip, Joseph, and George.

 

PLEMONS, SWAOLLOWS posted by William PLEMONS on Thursday, February 26, 1998

JT PLEMONS son of William Alexander PLEMONS and Maggie Vonie SWAOLLOWS

 

BRANTLEY, JOHNSON, LEE posted by Hubert W. JOHNSON on Thursday, February 26, 1998

Hello, I am looking for the parents of DAVID MC LINN JOHNSON who was born in Overton County, Tenneesee on June 19, 1811 and died in Johnson County, Arkansas on May 21, 1872. The first of his three wives is believed to be Elvira G. LEE who was born about 1810 in Overton County, Tenneesee. I am a decendant of his second wife, REBECCA ROSE. His third wife was MARTHA JANE (LEWIS) BRANTLEY. I would be very thankful for any information available.

 

PATRICK posted by Dael PATRICK on Thursday, February 26, 1998

I would like any information on the PATRICK line in Overton Co, TN. John Patrick, aka Jackson Patrick, lived there mid 1800's.

 

COPELAND, LOOPER, MUNNERLYN posted by Vonnie MUNNERLYN on Thursday, February 26, 1998

VONNIE LOOPER MUNNERLYN, 18 Pebble Hollow Court, The Woodlands, Texas 77381. E-Mail: Munntex@dialaccess.com Looking for descendants of Joseph (1765) and Mary LOOPER of Overton Co, Tn: Magness L. RAY (1831-1914) married Rachel LOOPER (1830-?). Their children were: 1. Nelly Jane RAY (1854-1929) married George Whitaker 2. Leonard D. L. RAY (1856-?) 3. Nancy R. RAY (1859-?) 4. John C. A. RAY (1861-1939) married Mary Jane COPELAND (1970-1895) (no children). 5. Mary Ann RAY (1866-1936) never married. 6. Sarah B. RAY (1866-1936) never married. 7. William I. RAY (1867-1867). 8. Netta M. RAY (1868-1873). 9. Samuel A. RAY (1872-?) married Lee Ann Looper (1871-?). 10. James M. Ray (1876-1944) married Patsy Ann Phipps (1878-1952).

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