HENRY - Looking for information on John D. HENRY born ca. 1757 in Fork, Hanover, VA. He was the son of Patrick HENRY. The only information I have is that he moved to Sevier Co. after his marriage to Sallie Jones. He was also married to Susan Walker, with whom he had 13 children. including Edmund HENRY, who is also a mystery man (and my ancestor). If anyone can help fill in some details I would be very grateful. Marnie Peck, 10528 Cross Fox Lane E-2, Columbia, MD 21044 email: xutah@aol.com
HARDIN - I am seeking information on Thomas S., Harvey S., and Jake HARDIN and their families. The HARDIN's came to Sevier Co. around 1854 and are currently living there. Any information would be appreciated. Kim Tunkel, 412 Blair Street, Loudon, TN 37774 email: pjt@icx.net
WHITTEN - Looking for any information on Archibald WHITTEN. He was born in Wilkes Co. NC in 1781. By 1807 he was living in Sevier Co. In that year he was Ensign 2nd Regt Sullivan Co. East TN Militia. He served in War of 1812, in Bunch's Rgt. He was discharged at Knoxville on 17 May 1814; was also in war with Creek Indians. In 1814 while living in Sevier Co. he gave his power of attorney to William Bricker to receive money due him for service in War of 1812. He applied for Bounty Land on 2 Dec 1850 for being drafted at Sevier Co. TN, and 1 Jan 1815 Creek Indian War. In the census of 1830 he was in McMinn Co. Would like any information on this G-G Grandfather. Edsel Whitten, 4525n Turnpike Road, Albertville, AL 35950 email: Sheriff@stargate.imatrex.com
MITCHELL - Would like any information on the MITCHELL family of Sevier Co. Who was the father of William MITCHELL (born 1822, died 1901, married Angeline Carnes)? Could his father have been William MITCHELL, who was a sheriff of Sevier Co. around 1815? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Bobby Wilhoite, 111 Mt. View Drive, Sevierville, TN 37862. 423-429-2252
GREEN - Would like GREENE/GREEN information. Caleb GREEN married Dolly Mize; Nancy GREENE married Nathaniel McCarter; Sarah GREENE married Mitch Clabough; George GREENE married Effie Franklin; Rhoda GREENE married Jack King; 2 children Andrew GREENE married Mary-------; Ida GREENE married Tom King-8 children. Robert GREENE married 2nd Sarah Ogle Cogdill with children J. W. Newcomb and Dewey? Betty A. McFalls, 12000 Yarnell Road, Knoxville TN 37932
LIPE/CONNER/BISHOP/FAUBION/ETHERTON/MERIDITH - Researching Thomas ETHERTON born 1783 VA, married Jennie/Jane (LIPE?). Their son James ETHERTON born 1810 married Margaret MEREDITH 1826 Cocke Co. TN. Samuel ETHERTON born 1790 Cocke Co. married Charlotte CONNOR, daughter of Maximillian CONNER and Phoebe BISHOP. Micajah ETHERTON born ca. 1790-1800, TN, married Rachel FAUBION in 1817 in Cocke Co. Sherry L. Kyle, 2701 George Court, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 email: slkyle@aol.com
CLINKENBEARD In 1773, at the age of 18, my fourth great-grandfather, John CLINKENBEARD (1755-1837), left home in Shepherdstown, Berkely Co. VA, and made his way to the Watauga Association in northeast TN where he lived for the next four years. He served from there and later from Berkely Co. VA as a private soldier in several Revolutionary War campaigns. He was one of the signers, in 1776, of the Watauga Association's petition to North Carolina for annexation. In 1778 John returned to Shepherdstown where on about 1779 he married Mary Lucas (1763-c1829). The couple moved in about 1781 to the vicinity of Knoxville and some time later, on 8 May 1792, John purchased from Andrew Evans for L74 a 37 acre tract of land in Greene Co. (now Sevier, or possibly Jefferson Co.). There he established a farm and the couple raised twelve children there. In 1816 the couple sold the farm and moved to Bourbon Co. KY. Does anyone have records disclosing the birth dates of John and Mary's children, who were William, John, Elizabeth, Robert, Edward, Phebe, Jonathan, Joseph, Mary "Polly", Mercie "Massie", Isaac and Lucas? Also, are there any records relating to the CLINKENBEARD family in northeast TN? I would be most grateful to hear from anyone in this regard. John E. Stockman, 16020-B, Village Green Drive, Mill Creek, WA 98012 email: JStockman@aol.com
OGLE/CALDWELL - Researching Charlie White CALDWELL born TN, 20 April 1857 died in Brownwood, Brown Co. TX, 8 July 1936. His death certificate said his parents were Edward CALDWELL and Kheyzar OGLE. Have not been able to find them on any census in TN. Do not have any of Charlie's brothers or sisters. Please help. Alice Caldwell Jennings, 503 Avenue B, Blanket, TX 76432 email: afj@webaccess.net
MONTEITH/MANTOOTH - I am working on the family history of the MANTOOTHs who lived in Cocke and Polk Counties, TN. Does anyone have information as to whether Henry MONTEITH married a Rachel Hunter, and was she of mixed blood Cherokee? Also, did one of Henry's sons change his name to MANTOOTH? Any information appreciated. Connie J. Gaines, 43826 Cedar Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
THOMAS/McCOWN - I need a copy of the "Rosa Lee Downey Notes" on these families. Will reimburse any reproduction expenses if required. Mark S. Grim, P.O.Box 264, Norris, TN 37828 email: jwgrim@aol.com
WINTON REUNION - Attention all WINTON descendants! You are invited to our Texas WINTON Cousin Reunion 18 July 1998 in Nocona, TX. When our WINTONs moved from VA many of them came through and lived in the Lost State of Franklin. Stephen C. WINTON had land in Sevier County in the early 1800's. For more information on the reunion or family genealogy contact: Peggy C. Wilson, P.O.Box 933, Coleman, TX 76834; 915-625-5098 email: pcw@web-access.net
BROOKS - Looking for anyone with information on Rev. John R. BROOKS who was pastor of a church in Sevier Co. in the 1860's before going to Knoxville. The church was near the Jefferson and Knox county lines. It is my understanding that the church is still standing but in poor condition. Charlie Brooks, 2760 Idlewood Drive, Marietta GA 30062 email:
McMAHAN - I am researching my grandfather, James McMAHAN, born 1813, died 1860-1870, Collins or Grayson County, TX. married Louisa Mirah Pollard in St. Clair Co. AL, 1835. She lived through 1900.They are on the Blount County census for 1850. They had a child born ca. 1837 in Sevier County. I do not know the names of James McMAHAN or Louisa Pollard's parents. I think her father was Ben... Jo Ann Freeman (Mrs. H. H.) 727 South Main Street, Conroe, TX 77301
MOORE - I am trying to locate any and all information about my grandmother Lulu MOORE, whom I believe was born in Boone Co. AR in 1882 or 1883. I believe her parents were from Sevier Co. TN. I have found records (sort of) of her cousin, Hazel MOORE and uncle, Joseph G. "Joe" MOORE, born in Sevier Co. 31 May 1881 and died 2 July 1949. His parents (of Sevier Co.) were William F. MOORE and Mary Melinda King. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Linda Miller-Knowlton, 5589 Lonna Linda Drive, Long Beach CA 90815 email: Lknowl1396@aol.com
SHIELDS - Searching for information on William Henry SHIELDS, born Jan 16, 1854 died Jan 1, 1933. married Permaealie Caroline Green, born 17 Feb 1857-died 28 Apr 1940. Both died in Polk Co., Benton TN. Caroline was the daughter of George Washington Green and Martha Reese Green. Will appreciate any help. Shirley Ward Powers, Route 1, Box 365 Benton, TN 37307
ODOM - Seeking information on Marion ODOM born 1845, probably in Cocke Co. married Lucy Jane Murray Hembree (widow of Alfred Hembree) in 1871 in Sevier Co. Marion and Lucy's first son was Aaron Jasper ODOM, born 1870 in Sevier Co. Family legend says that Marion died about 1876, but no record can be found. Lucy deeded land to John C. Clark in 1884, but no record can be found of her death. The second child was Amy Christine (Headrick) who is buried at Headricks Chapel Cemetery. The third child was Nancy (Gibson). Does anyone know what happened to Lucy Hembree ODOM, Marion ODOM or Nancy Gibson? Lynn Knauth, 14 Gentry Drive, Cartersville GA 30120.
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