ELEDGE - Seeking information on the children or grandchildren of James ELEDGE (1810-1879) and wife Jane Baldwin (Baldridge): 1-James b.1840, m. Sarah E. McCarter: 2-John b.1844-1865; 3-Sarah A. b.1846, m. James M. Hill in 1871; 4-Robert H. b.1852, m.1874 to Martha McCarter; 5-Catherine b.1854, m.1870 to William Ogle; 6-George b.1856; 7-Henry B. b.1857, married in May 1884 to __________; Willing to exchange information of the other two; Aaron D. b.1840 m. (1) Mary McCarter (2) Mary Elizabeth Ogle and Ashley Wynn b.1860, m. Harriet M. Ferguson. Arthur S. Rainwater, 8024 Skylark Drive, Columbia, SC 29209-4722
HUFF/BROOKS - Seeking information regarding ancestors of John W. and Sophia HUFF BROOKS of Cocke County. I have extensive information on descendants, but need information on their parents. Historical records say John W. BROOKS b.ca.1828 TN, d.1880-90 Izard Co. Arkansas. Sophia A. HUFF (?) b. Nov 1829 TN d.1910-1915 Izard, Arkansas m.1845-49 TN. Any advice or assistance will be appreciated. Bobby M. Hawkins, 1436 Greenfield Drive, Plano, TX 75025
JOHNSON/WILLSON - I am still researching my great great great grandparents Benjamin Franklin JOHNSON b.12 June, 1773; m.24 Sept, 1794 Montgomery County, VA. d.4 Jan. 1804 Sevier Co. buried __________; m. Theodocia WILLSON b.15 Nov 1773 Montgomery Co. VA. d. Campbell Co. TN between 1840 and 1845. Hazel A Buno, 422 W. Highland, Carthage, MO 64836-3051
PITTMAN - I am researching my PITTMAN ancestors, and oral family history tells of migrations from Pennsylvania to Kentucky through Tennessee. I am also interested in Pittman Center, naming, etc. Seeking information on any PITTMAN. Marie Pittman, 4321 Costa Rica-Houston, TX 77092
BAKER - Trying to gather family history of an uncle born in late 1800's or early 1900's in or around Sevierville. His name was Claude Stuart BAKER. Had a sister who married a Carr. They moved to possibly Oklahoma in 1890's then to Anthony, KS where they ran a variety store for years. Claude enlisted in the Navy in 1916 from Anthony, KS, back to KS in 1918; returned to Sevierville 1920 to visit relatives. Any help in locating family records or who his parents were would be most helpful. Thank you for your time. Marilyn L. Canfield, 2008 W. 27th So. Wichita, KS 67217
BRADLEY - My great great grandfather, Andrew Jackson BRADLEY, was buried in Great Smoky Mountain National Park near Gatlinburg. He was b.28 Dec. 1814 on Bradley Forks on the Ocona Lufty River, now Smokemont. His son, Asbury was my ancestor. He settled in Tow String in Swain Co., NC. I can't find anything more on him. I need help on Mary Elvira Trentham, wife of A.J., and other information on my family. Thanks for all help. Kathy Messer, Rt.1, Box 225A, Hendersonville, NC 28792-97
CUNNINGHAM - Need information on the CUNNINGHAM family who resided on Gap Creek of Boyds Creek in Sevier County in the early days. This family descends from John CUNNINGHAM who held a grant in Sevier Co. on Gap Creek in 1806. John died in 1832. His descendants are listed in the 1850 census as John CUNNINGHAM and Langston CUNNINGHAM. Probably the eldest John CUNNINGHAM was a son of Christopher CUNNINGHAM of Washington County. Other CUNNINGHAMS in the Sevier Co. 1830 census who were also descendants of Christopher were Christopher, Moses and David. D. Morton Rose, Jr., 35100 Taliluna Ave., Knoxville TN 37919
CARNES/LOVELADY/HELTON - Researching descendants of Amos and Clara LOVELADY. In particular, I would like to contact descendants of LOVELADY's grand daughter Clara V. HELTON (b.9 July, 1871) in Sevier CO., d.5 March 1932 in Knoxville, and is buried at Shiloh Cemetery in Sevier Co. Clara was the daughter of W. Robert and Nancy LOVELADY HELTON. Clara V. m. James B. CARNES (b.10 Aug.1867, d.24 Apr 1940) on 8 Sept. 1888 in Sevier Co. Clara and Jim CARNES had the following known children: Mary L. b. June 1889; Frank M. b.8 Aug 1890; Lonvia (or Louvia) b. Sept 1898; Joseph R. b.1906; Nettie M. b.17 Feb. 1907; Pauline b.1915. Were there more children? I will appreciate any assistance and will respond to correspondence. Wilma Moore, 9418 Deervale Court, Brentwood, TN 37027
BIRDWELL - I am originally from Clarksville, TN. I have several thousand names on file. Would like to get in touch with someone doing BIRDWELL research. Will share information. Howell C. Birdwell, 19907 NE 8th St., Camas, WA 98607. 1-306-256-3763 Email: rocky@world.access.com
MAPLES - Seeking information on my Great grandfather Cyrus MAPLES. His son, William Tharo Hoggs Cobb MAPLES, was my grandfather. All help appreciated. William Timothy Maples, 689 Lake Drive, Lithonia, GA 30058 Email: Wtm2529701@aol.com
COCKE COUNTY BOOKS - I need help in finding books "Over the Misty Blue Hills: The Story of Cocke County, Tennessee" by Ms. Ruth W. O'Dell, and "Song of Life in the Smokies" by Ms. Ella Costner. Jay S. Webb, 230 Harris Street, Clinton, TN37716 Email: webb2705@knox.mindspring.com
BRYAN - I've been researching the history of a family which apparently played an important part in Sevier and Jefferson Counties in the early 1800's. Have worked for over three years and have exhausted all my local resources. The names I know are: Peter BRYAN, Allen BRYAN, Ahaz BRYAN, Thomas BRYAN, Allen S. BRYAN, Thomas Ephraim BRYAN, and William BRYAN. Maybe this will help. Larry Gunther, 402 Palomino, Raymore, MO 644083
LEAKE - We are trying to find a house that was located near the Alder Branch Church, outside Sevierville. The house belonged to the LEAKE family supposedly during the Civil War and well into the 20th Century. Mr. LEAKE, who was my grandfather, married a TYSON, and after her death, an Ellis. My grandmother, Molly LEAKE Tinsley, told my sister she remembered singing for the soldiers during the war, and also hiding from them. She was born in 1858. The house was sold after my parents marriage in 1919. I don't know who bought the house, but I think it was still standing in the late 50's, and perhaps still occupied. Would appreciate hearing from anyone with information about the property. Harnet Clack Buit, 210 Wyatt Avenue, Clemson, SC 29631
LONG/MAPLES - Would like to correspond and share with any family or researchers of Rev. George LONG b.1771 VA, m. Nancy Elizabeth MAPLES 9 June 1791, Pittsylvania County, VA. Rev LONG moved to Sevier Co. in 1799 and began preaching in 1800 at the Providence Baptist Church. He preached there until 1820 when he and his children moved to McMinn Co. TN. I am trying to find information on his parents who owned the Overshot mill in Sevier Co. on the French Broad River. If you have any information about this family please contact me. Sandra Long, 2420 Doubletree Drive, Acworth, GA 30102 Email: sandragl@juno.com
PARROTT - Need information on descendants of Henry PARROTT, Mary or Susannah PARROTT, 1800-1830 Sevier County. Faye Manning Taylor, 776 Blockhouse Valley, Clinton, TN 37716
HICKMAN - I am seeking information on my grandfather HICKMAN's family. William Henderson HICKMAN was b. May 10, 1863 in Strawberry Plains, TN. Came to Missouri when he was in his 20's, married here, then returned to TN where four of his children were born. According to his obituary, he taught math at an academy at Sevierville. About 1902 he and his family returned to Missouri. His father was Thomas HICKMAN, who served in the Civil War Co.G-9 TN Cavalry, under Lt. Samuel Bell. His mother was Virginia Hamilton. I know my grandfather had a sister "Cordie" who m. James Kindrick Underwood. Another sister was Sallie, who d. Mar 30, 1913, and who was married to Perry Atchley, and then to Alfred Smith, according to a book by Susan Province, entitled "HICKMAN". A brother, John H. died Dec.6, 1905. I would like to know the name of the cemetery, etc. where the family is buried. Thank you for any help you can give me. Nina J. Hickman, 804 Oak Street, Princeton, MO 64673
HILL/WALKER/GRIFFIN/HENDRIC - Seeking information on William WALKER, War of 1812 Veteran, residing in Knox County, TN in 1840 Federal Census. Private in Capt. Jessie Carter's Company, 4th VA Militia, Lt. Col. Thomas H. Wooding. Discharged Norfolk, 1815. 1st m. Polly HENDRIC; 2nd m. Sina GRIFFIN in Knox Co. 19March, 1840; William WALKER d.10 Nov.1862 or 1863. Witness to Sina WALKER's Widow's Pension File: M. A. WALKER b.1842, and Henry Adcock b.1828; B. S. B. Love b.1837 and J.T. Johnson b.1825. Oran Brigham, 10909 Legends Lane, Austin, TX 78747-1220 Email: oranbrigham@mail.utexas.edu
GARNER - Searching for information on descendants of John and Elizabeth Ann GARNER who were married on 8 May,1845. Children were Joseph M.; Mary Ellen (Randles); Jane; Catherine (Sexton); Sarah (Carson?), and John. R. M. Sweatman, 31804 Vivian White Road, Albany, LA 70711
WALKER - Researching WALKERs, especially my Great, great, great grandfather Thomas H. WALKER (1817-1880). He lived in Yell Co. AR from about 1856 to 1880. His Civil War military records state in the enlistment papers that his place of birth was Sevier Co. TN. He served in Co. H, 3rd AR Cav., USA. Thomas H. and wife Malissa Dicey 1819-1880 b. SC) are in the 1850 Gibson, Co. TN census. Family records say Thomas was son of John Frianch WALKER and Margerieys F, both b. NC. Family records say J.F.W. b.7 Sept 1797. I would really appreciate any information on Sevier Co. WALKERs. James D. Walker, 3214 West 29th Court, Stillwater, OK 74074 Ph # 1-405-377-2061 Email: RebelRoots@aol.com
RENO/RENEAU - I would like any information on George RENEAU, "The Blind Musician" of the Smoky Mountains. He recorded in the 1920's or 1930's and had relatives in this area. Jim Shular, 1824 Waldens Creek Road, Sevierville, TN 37862
STEPHENS/MOWERY - Need parents and families of Solomon Andrew STEPHENS born in James or Jones Cove, Sevier Co. m. Patsy MOWERY Oct. 14, 1847 Jefferson Co., TN. Solomon's next wife was Martha MOWERY, probably the third one. He died in Anderson Co. TN after 1880, buried in Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery, Knox Co. TN. Would greatly appreciate any information on either or both families. Arlis Marion Stephens, 507 Black Oak Road, Clinton, TN 37716
BALLARD - Looking for the father of William BALLARD, who married Mary "Polly" Eblen in TN 22 May, 1807. Leslee Taylor 21203 Flaming Arrow, Crosby, TX 77532 Email: LESLEET@aol.com
BOYD - Seeking information on this family and the earliest ancestor we can find is Daniel G. BOYD who m. Nancy Ann Britton May 28, 1840 in Greenville, TN. (I have a copy of marriage certificate). According to Census they were in Cocke County in 1850 with five children. Couldn't locate them in 1860, but they reappear in 1870, in Sevier Co. After that we lose them, and know nothing of what happened to any of the rest except for my direct ancestor, James Lafayette BOYD, the 2nd son of Daniel and Nancy. He was in DeWitt, AR in 1870, married to Sally Foster. His descendants still live in Pulaski Co. AR. J.L. was in Confederate Army and married Sally in Spartanburg, SC. All information on this family will be greatly appreciated. Carlene Boyd Carruth, 523 S. Lakewood Drive, Longview,. TX 75603
WOOD - Looking for information on Henry WOOD b.1767. Moved from Canton, NC 1822 to Cullowhee area and was a founder of the Baptist Church there. He married Margaret (Peggy) Bryson. Both are buried in Cullowhee Baptist Cemetery. Most of the WOODs were from Caney Fork except Andrew Jackson WOOD who was from the Canada section. Mike Wood, 46493 Whitney Road, Wellington, OH 44090-9406 Email: woody21@ix.netcom.com
TOWNSEND - Looking for ancestors and descendants of John TOWNSEND b.ca.1813 NC. He is listed with wife Polly (b.16 Dec.1813 NC) in the 1850 Cocke Co. TN census with the following: Penelope 16, James 14, William 12, Philip 10, Nancy 4, Mary 9/12, and Baldridge, Nancy 70 (Polly's mother or grandmother?) His family is listed in the 1860 Cocke Co. census next to his son James, (24) and wife Mary E. (18) and their son William D. (1). John (d.8 Jan 1890) and Mary "Polly" (d.25 Apr.1875) were charter members of the Shady Grove Baptist Church and are buried in the Shady Grove Cemetery in Sevier County. David L. Beckwith, 26W254 Wiesbrook Road, Wheaton, IL 60187-7856 Email: beckwith@interaccess.com
INGLE/HOBBS - Hoping to obtain information on William INGLE (b. NC) father of John INGLE. William's wife was Jane HOBBS (b. NC). I have no dates on any of these. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Ms. Jean Mitchell, 1505 Cottonwood Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050-3822
WHALEY - Benajah "Ben" Proffitt b.25 Nov 1841 Sevier Co. TN m. Nancy Annie "Appa" Ogle b.17 Nov 1846. They had 12 children, five of which married WHALEYs. Lawson Proffitt b.9 Aug 1872 m. Ollie WHALEY; Caloway "Cal" Proffitt b.3 Oct 1874 m. Palistine WHALEY; John West Proffitt b.1875 m. Alice WHALEY; Sanders "San" Proffitt b.12 June 1876 m. Lucretta WHALEY; and Sarah Proffitt b.8 May 1878 .m. Middleton WHALEY. What is the relationship of these WHALEYs? Will exchange information. Jim & Helen Proffitt, 9480 Lotus Drive, Westminster, CA 92683-7446 Email: JamesP262@aol.com
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