MARTIN/DUGGAN - My gg grandfather, William MARTIN, and his wife, Margaret Matilda DUGGAN, lived in Sevier County during the 1800-1830 time period. Six of their eight children were born in TN, probably in Sevier County., between 1806 and 1828. I have no record of the birth, marriage or death of William MARTIN. The only information I have regarding Margaret Matilda DUGGAN is that she was born in Ireland and immigrated to America when she was about 12 years old. The 1830 Sevier census shows three DUGGAAN families living near the William MARTIN family. -p#93 Robert DUGGAN-age 60-70; p#93 Hugh DUGGAN-age 40-50; p#112 Daniel DUGGAN-age 30-40; p#117 William MARTIN-age 40-50, and wife Margaret Matilda DUGGAN-age 40-50 .... This census record implies that both William and Margaret M. were born in the 1780-1790 time period. It seems logical that Margaret M. DUGGAN was related to-perhaps a sister of- Robert, Hugh and Daniel DUGGAN. Would appreciate any information regarding this family and will share information which I have. The children of William and M. M. MARTIN were: Nancy, 1806-1883, wife of Joseph Shrader of Sevier County; Ann, 1814-1852, wife of Thomas Webb of Jefferson County: Robert, 1816-?; Carroll, 1822-1905, Sevier County; William, 1816/1820-1884, my grandfather, married Rebecca Louisa Jenkins in Haywood County, North Carolina, in 1840; Adaline, 1828-?, an unmarried woman; Elizabeth; Harold. Robert E. Martin, 1608 University Dr. Arlington, TX 76013-1777 email: remartin@fastlane.net.
RENO/RENEAU - The family of John RENO, which included his wife, Narcissa RENEAU, is found in the Jefferson County area in 1830 and 1840. John, b. Feb. 1, 1773, in either VA or Washington Co. PA, and Narcissa were m. in Jefferson County on Sept. 21, 1801. He was the son of John RENO who served as county sheriff in 1796, and moved to Hamilton County, and then to Summerville, GA. Narcissa was b.1782-1792 and is the daughter of Thomas RENEAU and his wife, Jane Ramsey, who later moved to Harrison Co. IN around 1830. Narcissa probably died between 1840-1850 and John RENO moved to Jackson Co. IN with his oldest daughter, Jane RENO Edmunds, wife of John P. Edmunds, Jr. Narcissa was not listed in this household, so it is assumed that she died prior to 1850. By 1860 the John Edmunds Jr. family is found in Davies Co. IN with no one else in their family. My attempt to find the death date of John RENO/RENEAU has resulted in a dead end, so I am hoping for help from anyone who can help me. Valerie Hamilton, P. O. Box 220, Los Altos, CA 94023
SMITH - I am trying to research information on my Grandmother's family. I was told that my Grandmother was born in Sevier County, TN. Her name was Jessie Clarice SMITH, b. January, 1896. She was a white female. I was also told that her father was David Crockett SMITH and her mother's name was Martha Caldonia SMITH. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Col. William R. Holt. 11125 Clara Barton Dr., Fairfax Station, VA 22039 email: holtw@ngb-arng.ngh.army.mil.
BIRD - My gr-gr-gr--grandfather, Andy BIRD (Byrd) and his family are found in the 1850 Sevier County Census. He later moved to the Pickett County area, then to Clinton Co. KY where he died in 1906. He was born in 1809. Do you know anything about his family? Steve Byrd. 424 Shaker Mill Bend, Bowling Green, KY 42103 email: Scddbyrd@aol.com.
SELLERS/SELLARS - My dad, Arthur C. SELLERS, changed spelling of name during WW II. His father, David SELLARS, abandoned family and moved to NC; left children Olla May, Paris City, Lavada, Orville and Arthur. (Orville died at Alcoa in 1941). David's father was Watson SELLARS, I believe. I know nothing of his brothers and sisters or parents., or where he came from, but believe from around Bryson City, NC. I have been told he was born 6-21-1865 and died 8-19-1941, and was married to Minty or Mintey (don't know if that's a first or last name) and they had 8 children David, Hettie, Gracey, Jennie, Frank, Bertha, Cora Ethel, Nancy Evelyn. I would like to talk to anyone with information on the SELLARS roots, gene, family tree. Would be grateful. Victor Sellers, 4901 N. W. Valley View, Rd #51, Blue Springs, MO 64015 email: VSeIVSel@aol-com.
"White Caps" Book - I have tried to find the "White Caps" book for some time to no avail. It is my understanding that the book tells about the murder of my Great grandfather, William Loveday, who is buried at Walnut Grove. Can anyone tell me where I might purchase a copy of the book? I know my grandfather was Charles Robert Loveday, and his dad, who was killed, was William and he was married to a Hattie Snapp. Thanks for any help. Regina Worsham Little 101 Surry Trail, Peachtree City, GA 30269 email: MaMawJL@aol-com.
SWAGGERTY - Will someone please tell me when my great great grandparents Stokely and Polly Guinn SWAGGERTY died and where they are buried? My great grandmother was their daughter, Ann Elizabeth SWAGGERTY Masterson (TN 1846-1921). My dues for two years are enclosed. Thank you very much. Martha Slatery Erickson, 179 West Maple Ave. Monsey, NY 10952-1733
COX/TUCK - Looking for information on parents of Nathan COX, b.Oct-1812 in Grainger Co. TN. m. Frances TUCK on Nov. 13, 1835 in Blount Co. TN. Moved to Iowa about 1843. Ch. were John, Joseph, Susan, James, William, Rachael, Elizabeth, Pheba, Sanford and Nathan Dare COX. Donald Cox, 1623 W. Wayne, Lima, OH 45805 email: donny@surge.net.
ALEXANDER/CUTSHALL/DICKSON/DIXON/HODGE/HODGES/INGLE/TEAGUE/TEGE - My oldest TEGE/TEAGUE is Wallace "Joshaw a" TEGE b. about 1819 in NC. He first m. Martha Dean who had previously been married to an ALEXANDER. He adopted the ALEXANDER children and changed their names to TEAGUE. The ch. were: l. William Marion b.16 Oct 1845, SC d. Mar 15, 1930. b. Fairview Cem. near Afton, TN; 2. James Albert b.7 Dec 1847, Spartanburg, SC, d 17 Apr 1901, b. Greeneville, Greene Co. TN; 3. John Manning (probably called Jack, changed to John Ezell ALEXANDER) b.1848, Woodruff, SC d.19 Jul 1912, b. Old Mill Cem. Laurens Co. SC. Martha and Wallace TEAGUE had children: l. George b.1850, SC; 2. Mary b.1852, m. Couch; 3. Lethia b.1854. Wallace TEAGUE married a second wife on 10 Jun 1858, in Greene Co. TN. She was Rebecca DICKSON CUTSHALL, the widow of John CUTSHALL, Jr. Her p. were David and Elizabeth DICKSON, who are in the 1850 Greene Co. census. Rebecca's children by her first marriage were: David, William and Henry CUTSHALL. Upon the death of their father the children were given over to the guardianship of their grandfather, David DICKSON, and raised by the grandparents. David, Elizabeth and the children were in Blount Co. in 1860 and 1870.
The children of Wallace "Joshawa" and Rebecca TEAGUE were: l. Harrison b.26 Nov 1863, d.16 Nov. 1891, in Sevier Co. He m. Sallie INGLE 31 May 1880 in Sevier Co.; 2. Lincoln b.14 Feb 1871 d-2 Dec 1925 in Sevier Co. He m. Fanny Jane Knight 13 Jun 1891 in Sevier Co.; 3. Houston b.26 Nov 1866, d.8 July 1933, Sevier Co. He m. Celia INGLE 26 Oct 1884; 4. Martha b. Mar 1870 d. unknown. m-G. W. HODGES in Sevier Co. 29 Dec 1887; 5. Nancy Florence b.12 Oct 1871/4, d.1 Apr 1939 in Tazewell, TN. m. John INGLE 11 Mar 1888.
Sallie, Celia, and John INGLE were all from the same INGLE family. Sallie and Celia were daughters of John Sr. and Celia/Caroline INGLE. John was the son of Sarah INGLE, sister to Sallie and Celia. John's father was said to have been a HODGE/S. Wallace and Rebecca TEAGUE are in the Greene Co. Census of 1870. Rebecca is listed with all the children in Sevier Co. in 1880 and listed as a widow. Harrison is listed as head of household.
I have been unable to find a will or estate settlement etc. in either Greene or Sevier Co. for Wallace/Joshua TEAGUE or for any spelling variation. It is said that Nancy Florence TEAGUE INGLE- was one-half Cherokee. I have been unable to prove or deny this fact.
Supposedly the ALEXANDER father was abusive and his wife remarried to the TEAGUE in the Spartanburg area. I would like to learn if Joshua died in Greene or Sevier Co. and when. I have all the present TEAGUE information on most of the children's families. I am glad to share any information I have. Any help on this line would be greatly appreciated. . Sherry Finchum, 1291 Ashwood Drive, Jefferson City, TN 37760-5350 email: finchums@usinternet.com.
ATCHLEY - I am seeking information on the parents of Martha Ann ATCHLEY, b. 5 Jan 1854, d.14 Jul 1936. She m. James Edmund Newman 5 Feb 1871, in Sevier Co. Wanda Newman Clower, 10414 Asheville Hwy. Strawberry Plains, TN 37871 email: WNC@prodigy.net.
ROMINES - Three or four years ago I submitted a query, and after a year I received letters from OR, WA and AK from cousins unknown to me. I am still seeking information on the ROMINES family. I have a picture of Wm. Riley ROMINES and wife Harriet Wrinkle m. 1869, Bradley Co. Also one of Wm. and brother Joseph. Both parents died when they were young, and the children were taken in by relatives. Joseph ROMINES was in the 1860 Meigs Co. census, working for a Wilson family. Thanks for the past help and hopefully for the present. Neal E. Romine, 4733 Piccadilly Dr. Cheyenne, WY 82009-5402
TOWNSEND/McMAHAN/EMERT/CATON/LARGE/BUTLER - Searching for information on Archibald and Elizabeth Byrd McMAHAN'S son, David Crockett McMAHAN, and Mary LARGE and son George Newton McMAHAN and wife and daughter, Rebecca McMAHAN. Need information on all of David and Mary's ch. as well those with wife #2 Sarah Mitchell.-2 sons especially; Redmond McMAHAN m. Sarah EMERT; Sarah EMERT McMAHAN m. #2 Giles W. CATON; Archibald D. McMAHAN m. Rebecca McMAHAN; Gilbert R. McMAHAN m. #l Mary TOWNSEND, #2 Eliza Manis; Redmon C.F. McMAHAN m. Gemima BUTLER daughter of Horatio BUTLER and Mary Jane (Polly) Rebecca Trotter BUTLER. Gilbert had a brother, Francis Marion McMAHAN who m. Nancy TOWNSEND; Angeletty McMAHAN m. J. W. TOWNSEND. Would like information for all descendants of Redmond and Archibald McMAHAN, all children, grandchildren. I will be happy to pay a small fee for copies of family information. Betty A. McFalls, 12000 Yarnell Rd. Knoxville, TN 37932
BENSON/KELLER - Charles W. BENSON, b.26, Mar 1849, d.3 July, 1876 Matilda R. KELLER Bowman in Roane Co. TN. Matilda b.26 Dec 1849, Bradley Co. TN. d.23 Jan 1922.(She first m. a Bowman. He d. 1873-76. Charles and Matilda BENSON moved to Concord, TN from Scarbrough, Anderson Co. TN about 1878. They took in a child to raise called Josie Mae BENSON. Who were the parents of this child? Who was Charles W. BENSONs parents and Siblings? What if any was the connection to the Sevier Co. BENSONs and Blount Co. KELLERs? Peggy Valentine Harper, P. O. Box 975, Pomeroy, WA 99347
CARNES - One of the people I am researching, CARNES, was married in Blount Co. Another reference I have states he was born in Nativity, TN. I do not find this town in the TN map. Can anyone tell me if this was in Blount Co. and if so where? Colleen Kennedy Gormley, 12019 County Rd. 8, Delta, OH 43515-9738 email: gormley@bnnorth.net.
CUSICK - Seeking CUSICK marriages to Rodman clan. My distant great grandfather, John Rodman, m. Roseann CUSICK and settled in Frankfort, KY, to farm and begin their family by late 1700s. Several CUSICK children migrated to Sevier County, and I wonder if either of the daughters m. John Rodman? About 1805 John/Roseann relocated to Clayton Twn, Perry Co. Ohio and raised children to adulthood. John is reported to have had brothers Hugh and William. This line lived in PA, then VA, before arriving in KY. Please write if you know a connection between the CUSICKS and the Rodmans. Scott Rodman, 811 Kirkland Way, Kirkland, WA 98033 email: scottr@halcyon.com.
VALENTINE/WIDNER - I am a direct descendant of Civil War veteran William C. VALENTINE (Sevier County, Richardsons Cove area). Co. I 2nd TN Cavalry, b.6-19-1827 in Cocke County to William M. VALENTINE. Also on maternal side a direct descendant of William (Billy Buck) WIDNER of Knox Co. (Seven Islands--area). He moved to Knox Co. from Germany it is believed around 1790? Looking forward to next Journal. Billy J. Valentine, RR # 1, Box 129-C, Bismarck, AR 71929 501-865-2907
CATE - I am a direct descendant of John CATE the father of Samuel CATE who went to Iowa. He had 11 children, one of whom was William CATE-14 children-one of whom was Samuel CATE the father of James Marion, who was my grandfather through my mother who was Lola Jane Cate F,isher. A few years ago when I was in Sevierville visiting my grandson I found an old CATE cemetery in Dumplin Valley. Does anyone have info on that area? They were all hard shell Baptists and there were many ministers in the family. Two of my mother's brothers continued in that church after they went to Kansas, and my grandfather was still a member until he died in 1945. Florence Stafford, 46 - 12 Ave. W. Albia, IA 52531- 2660 Florence Stafford, 46 - 12 Ave. W. Albia, IA 52531-2660
MANNING - Other surnames in which I am interested in Cocke and Sevier Counties are: RUSSELL, HOLT, GANN, DENTON, BRIMER, HARPER, BRIDGES, FINCHUM, FOX, WEBB, LAYMAN, DERRICK, THORNTON, CHAMBERS, ROBERTS and MARTIN. Steven M. Manning 5435 South 110th Plaza #151, Omaha, NE 68137-3770 email: manning@top.net.
STRAIN - I descend from Rhoda STRAIN, b. ca. 1808, whose likely brother, Thomas Jefferson STRAIN, was b. in Cocke Co. TN, ca. 1810. Rhoda m. John Rose ca. 1823, and they lived in Sangammon Co. IL, in 1830, and Benton County, AR, in 1840. John Rose d. in 1844, and Rhoda lived in Barry and McDonald Counties, MO until after 1880 with her subsequent husbands, John Carter, and ______Wetsel. John Rose is thought to be the son of Francis Rose, b. ca. 1775-84, of Buncombe and Haywood Counties, NC. Some of Francis Rose's children lived in McMinn and Monroe Counties, TN. I would very much appreciate any STRAIN or Rose information that you can send me. Mary Fern Vanpool Souder, 601 Oakridge Dr., Bartlesville, OK 74006 email: MaryFernS@aol.com.
RENO/SMITH - I am looking for any information on Robert Patton RENO, b. TN 1814. His wife was Frances SMITH b.1826. They had seven children. William b.1847, George b.1849, Mary b.1852, Angeline b.1854, Julia b.1857, Robert b.1859 and James b.1862. Robert was my grandfather; he m. Nancy Angeline Fleming. Any information you have on Patton RENO or Frances SMITH RENO, or on the Flemings, I would be grateful for. (Reno, Reneau, Renow) ) Carolyn Greene, 982 Allensville Rd. Sevierville, TN 37876 email: FindnRoots@aol.com.
WILLIAMS/SIMMS - Searching for any information on my great grandparents Miles Rainwater WILLIAMS b. at Fairgarden, Sevier County in Feb 1872 or 4 Jan 1873. Also, Dicie SIMMS, b. in TN in March 1874. Her parents were Jim SIMMS and Susie Baker. Thank you. Shawn Williams, 1140 Cypress St. Willows, CA 95988 email: shawn-angie@thegrid.net.
UPSHAW/STARR - Researching Mary "Polly" UPSHAW, m. Ezekiel STARR who was 1/4 Cherokee, 29 Feb 1820, Blount Co. They emigrated as Old Settlers to the Arkansas (Indian) Territory 1833-1834. Ezekiel d. in Washington, DC in 1846, where he is buried in the Congressional Cemetery. Mary UPSHAW STARR d/ 21 Nov 1876 and is buried in Honey Hill Cemetery, Adair Co. OK, where some other family members are buried. Does anyone have an obituary for her? Wish to know who Mary's parents were in 1820 Blount CO. TN. Will exchange my family group sheet of Ezekiel and Mary STARR for yours. Ted Brooke, 2055 Foster Dr. Cumming, GA 30040 email: tbrooke@worldnet.att.net.
REYNOLDS - Looking for information on Lillie M. REYNOLDS b. 4/?/1864 in NC m. Stephen McCarter b.5-30 1867 in TN. They were m.4-25-1880. Peggy Buchanan Warnock 348 Brawley School Rd. Mooresville, NC 28117 email: pegaleg222@aol.com.
BOLDEN/YEAROUT/STINNETT - Trying to find link to my maternal line. My Grandfather's name was Robert Franklin STINNET b.10-15-1890. He married Myrtle Ethel BOLDEN b. 6-10-1900 in Sevier Co. She is buried in Dandridge, TN. She died about 1935. His parents were William and Edna YEAROUT STINNETT. Other children were Lily, who m. a Romine, Mattie, Alice and Harriet, who m. a Rutledge. There was also a cousin called "Big Bob", probably born before Robert, who was called "Little Bob". This cousin had a wife named Pearl, and he once sued a cannery because he found a pin in a can of vegetables. He used some of his settlement money to buy a coal yard in or near Knoxville. Any help will be greatly appreciated, as I have found no other links whatsoever. . Elizabeth Olmstead, 600 Phenix St, Kings MT., NC 28086 email: Werhere42@aol.com.
NEWMAN/ATCHLEY - My g grandparents were James Edmund NEWMAN and Martha Ann ATCHLEY, m. on Feb 5, 1871, in Sevier Co. Martha Ann was b. Jan.5, 1854 on a farm located three miles northwest of Sevierville. She d. July 14, 1936 at her home near Kodak, Sevier Co. She was the daughter of Joshua H. and Mary Catlett ATCHLEY. James Edmund and Martha Ann ATCHLEY NEWMAN had the following children:
KEELER/Others - Have been researching my Reynolds family in KY and have a KEELER b. in Sevier CO. TN who m. a brother to my g gf. Margaret Ann KEELER d/o George KEELER and Elizabeth (Lizza) V. McClure m. Henry Singleton Reynolds in Pulaski Co. KY on 10 June, 1861..., Was George a son of Joseph KEELER and Catherine Fox? George and Elizabeth were m. and Margaret Ann was eight in the 1850 Sevier Co. census. Therefore, the record of their marriage would have been destroyed in the courthouse fire of 1856. ....George's wife was Elizabeth V. McClure (from death certificate of Margaret Ann) and probably the daughter of Robert and Rebecca McClure. The two families relocated to Pulaski Co. KY between 1850-1860. In the 1860 census Robert, son William, and George were in adjoining dwellings .... according to the Mormon Church records Rebecca Mathews m. Robert McClure in Washington Co. TN 15 Sept. 1818. I have the McClure history but do not have anything on Mathews. It appears that James M. KEELER s/o Joseph also came to KY. He m. Isaphena Reynolds d/o Elizabeth sister of Henry who m. Mary Ann. They m. in Pulaski Co. on 25 Oct. 1875. In the 1880 census Isaphena was back home with her parents. James M. was in the Sevier Co. census, Dwelling 156. He was in the household of his nephew, Samuel M. Frame, probably the s/o John and Matilda KEELER Frame. Elizabeth KEELER Duggan was in Dwelling 158. Any insight anyone can give would be appreciated. Lyman F. Reynolds, 10101 Canter Ridge, Louisville, KY 40223
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