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Journal - Newsletter 1982 - 1986


KEY: B--Biography; E--Eulogy; G--Genealogy; H--History; I--Informative; M--Memories;N--News; O--Obituary; P--Poetry; R-Research
Table of Contents Key Notes:
1982 -- Volume VIII -- #1    
Darius B. O'Neil B by Duay O'Neil, 2pp.
Greenbriar Stores 1888 to 1934 H by Lillie Ownby, w/pic.
Ancestor Charts -- Mary Jane Lewis Murphy G also Jack Elden Lewis & Raymond Dexter Thomas
1840 Sevier County, Tennessee Census R transcribed by David Templin, Elaine Wells, 3pp.
Early East Tennessee Settlers -- Webb H/G by David H. Templin, 9pp.
A Visitation: Westminster Abbey G/M by Beth Ogle Freeman, 3pp. w/pic.
Sevier County 1860 Mortality Schedule R transcribed by David Templin, 3pp.
I'm Fine Thank You!!! M contributed by Donald B. Reagan
Henry Butler of Sevier County, Tennessee B/G by Beulah Linn, Sevier County Historian, 2pp.
Cocke County 1860 Mortality Schedule R transcribed by David Templin, 3pp.
1982 -- Volume VIII -- #2    
Death Record Blount Co. TN Apr. 1881-Oct.1882 R transcribed by Albert W. Dockter, 3pp.
Ancestor Charts -- Russel B. Chambers G also Olene Large Cagle -- Ben Hubbert
Ancestor Charts -- John Crawford G also Nathaniel Shrewsbury
Redfoot -- Cupid's Helper M by Florence Cope Bush, 2pp.
Mayme Hill O by Pat Lammon, 3/22/82 News Record and Press
John O. Morrell O by John Fox, Gatlinburg Mountain Press
Early East Tennessee Settlers -- Mattox H/G by David H. Templin, 5pp.
Mary Shields Shore 1910-1982 O/G by Edward R. Walker III, Cocke Co. Historian
James Kear H/G by John Kear, about 1924 contr. by Eva Myers
Benedict Kuhn, Immigrant & His Descendants H/G (Coon, Koon, Koone) by Sue Hill Koon, 2pp.
Elkmont and Kinzel Springs H by Margaret Ann Roth, 4pp. w/pics.
Ku Klux Klan H by T. S. Gorman, contributed by Edward Walker III
1840 Sevier County, Tennessee Census R transcribed by David Templin, Elaine Wells, 4pp.
1982 -- Volume VIII -- #3    
A Tribute To My Grandfather B by Duay O'Neil, 2pp.
Sevier County Marriage Book II 1873-1874 R transcribed by David Templin, 6pp.
Water Power Use A Century Ago H by Margaret Ann Roth, 4pp. w/pics.
1850 Mortality Schedules-Blount, Cocke, Sevier R from June 1, 1849 to June 1, 1850, 4pp.
2nd Tennessee Cavalry (Federal) H by David H. Templin, 5pp.
Copy of Discharge Paper of William H. King H dated July 6, 1865
Mary Rowe Ruble 1895 -- 1982 B/E by Edward Walker III, Cocke County Historian
KEY: B--Biography; E--Eulogy; G--Genealogy; H--History; I--Informative; M--Memories;N--News; O--Obituary; P--Poetry; R-Research
1982 -- Volume VIII -- #4    
Christmas 1912 M from 1913 Dell Gillette letter, contr. by D. Reagan
Early East Tennessee Pioneers -- Henry Haggard H/G by David H. Templin, 4pp.
Knoxville Register July 19, 1843 R contributed by Beulah Linn
Cora Ogle's Story of Hope and Determination B by Cherel Henderson, 4pp.
Bothal, Castle & The Church of St. Andrew H by Beth Ogle Freeman, 2pp. w/pics.
Hexham and Hexham Abbey H by Beth Ogle Freeman
Denton Letter (Jonas Denton-April 19,1870) H contributed by Duay O'Neil
Sevier County Union Veterans B fr 'President, Soldiers, Statesman, 1176-1889' 5pp
SMHS Visits Fort Loudon & Tellico Blockhouse H 2pp. w/pics.
Handwritten Handbook of Methodist Minister R 7 church member lists 1880-1905, 4pp.
What's In A Name? M by Florence C. Bush, 2pp.
Sevier County Marriage Book II 1874-1875 R copied by David Templin, 4pp.
1983 -- Volume IX -- #1    
Ancestor Chart -- Charles Eugene Crosby G by Charles T. Crosby
Sevier County Union Veterans B/G 7 military biographical/genealogical sketches
Pioneer Henderson Families of Sevier Co.TN I H/G by Beulah D. Linn, 6pp.
Berwick--Upton--Tweed H by Beth Ogle Freeman, 2pp. w/pics.
The Denton Family G by David H. Templin, 5pp.
William Romines G by Charles T. Crosby, 2pp.
Remember Life In The Smokies P by Gladys Trentham Russell, 2pp.
Cocke County, Tennessee Survey Book, 1824-25 R contributed by Donald B. Reagan, 4pp.
Sevier County Marriage Book II Mar-Aug 1875 R copied by David H. Templin, 3pp.
1983 -- Volume IX -- #2    
1813 Petition From Blount Co./TN Genl. Assembly. H/R Desires a Land office to be opened in county.
Sevier County Marriage Book II Aug/Nov 1875 R transcribed by David H. Templin, 2pp.
Paul B by Florence C. Bush, 3pp. about Paul Cope
1799 Petition From Sevier Co./TN Genl. Assembly. H/R begs tax relief fr poor land South of French Broad
St. James Lutheran Church Near Derrick Mill H by Beulah D. Linn, 2pp.
Obituaries 1828-1950 Nola Chucky Baptist Assn. O contributed by Bonnie Williamson Dunn
Evolena Ownby B/O see Memories of Big Greenbrier, 1997-1998
Little Schoolhouse Where Sam Houston Taught H by Jim Shular, 3pp. w/pics.
Smoky Mountaineer Inducted/ Literary Hall Fame I Honoring Gladys Trentham Russel w/pic. map 2pp
Early Settlers of Sevier Co. TN -- J. Derrick, A. Fox H/G by David H. Templin, 8pp. w/pics.
The Henrys Of Cocke County G by Duay O'Neil, 3pp.
Sevier County Union Veterans B/G 8 military biographical/genealogical sketches, 3pp
1983 -- Volume IX -- #3    
Richard Shields Petition (seeking tax relief) H contributed by Mary Shields Shores
Homesick for Tennessee -- Sept. 20, 1849 H Letter contributed by Olga Edwards
Sevier County Marriage Book II R 11/16/1975 to 6/18/1876, David H. Templin, 4pp.
Sevier County Union Veterans B/G 6 military biographical/genealogical sketches
Reagan Family Association G announces formation
Fire In Sevierville H from 'American Presbyterian' Sat. April 5, 1856
1813 Petition to TN General Assembly H Seeking debt relief approx. 400 names listed, 4 pp.
Penland Family Records G contributed by Duay O'Neil 2 pp..
1983 -- Volume IX -- #4    
Sevier County Marriage Book II Jul/Dec 1876 R transcribed by David H. Templin, 4pp.
Sevier County Union Veterans B/G 9 military biographical/genealogical sketches
Keeble -- Kibble B/G by Albert W. Dockter, 5pp.
Toliver Wood -- A Confederate Veteran B/H by Duay O'Neil, 2pp.
Sevier County TN Abstracts From Deed Book H R by David H. Templin, 4pp.
Evans Chapel #1 (1833-1933) P by Gladys Trentham Russell
A Union Soldier Writes Home H Geo. W. Webb letter. fr. Edward R. Walker III
KEY: B--Biography; E--Eulogy; G--Genealogy; H--History; I--Informative; M--Memories;N--News; O--Obituary; P--Poetry; R-Research
The Christmas Letter (December 23, 1933) M by Sam Wiley Keeble, by William T. Keeble
The Legend Of Waldens Creek H by Florence Cope Bush
1984 -- Volume X -- #1    
A Special Thank You To Olin Watson I by Ruth S. Ownby, SMHS V. P., Sevier County
Sevier Co. TN Abstracts From Deed Book H (cont.) R by David H. Templin, 5pp.
Jim Shular -- New SMHS President B by Beulah D. Linn, Sevier County Historian
Indian News H Knoxville Gazette, Saturday June 29, 1793
The Death Of A Mountain Man M by Florence Cope Bush
The Family of Jonathan Thomas B/G by Charles Crosby, 3pp. w/pics.
Grave of Revolutionary War Widow Found H by Beulah D. Linn
The Samuel Wear House H by Jerry Wear, 4pp. w/pics.
Military Pension Applications R of McMahan, Lauderdale, Keener, Cross, Shular
Sevier County Marriage Book II Dec/Jun. 1876-77 R copied by David H. Templin, 3pp.
An Early Jefferson County, Tennessee Cemetery R contributed by Duay O'Neil
1984 -- Volume X -- #2    
Rev. Herman Matthews O by Beulah D. Linn
How Democracy Works I by Zola Moore, 2 pp..
Military Pension Apps. Fox, Fox, Denton, Keeler R Mexican War, 2 Civil War, War 1812, 2 pp..
Record of Deaths - 1839 to 1899 -- Cocke County R Edward Walker III, Newport Presbyterian Church
Bishop Francis Asbury Journey in Smokies H period of 1788-1813 by Florence C. Bush 3 pp..
Sevier Co. TN Abstracts from Deed Book H (cont.) R by David H. Templin 4 pp..
Gray History G 5 pp..
Sevier County Marriage Book II R 6-30-1877 / 10-15-1877 by David H. Templin, 3pp.
1984 -- Volume X -- #3    
Unpaid Taxes -- 1803 (Blount, Cocke, Sevier Cos.) R The Knoxville Gazette, Aug. 8, 1803, 3pp.
Reverend George Ekin B Source: Holston Methodism, 1804-1824, Vol. II
Church In The Forks Baptist Cemetery R incl. genealogy of Spencer Clack, by Beulah Linn
Working The Road (a mountain church ballad) M by Glenn Cardwell
Samuel Wear Plantation Site Saved H by Jerry Wear
Old Superstitions M by Joyce Mount Burgin
Sevier Co. TN Abstracts From Deed Book H (cont.) R transcribed by David H. Templin, 3pp.
George Ekins' Book H transc. by Inez Burns, 3pp. to be cont.next issue
Tennesseeans in Missouri -- 1870 H contr. by Nancy L. O'Neil, 2pp.
Church In The Forks Baptist Cemetery R by Beulah D. Linn,
Military Pension Applications R 5 Revolutionary, 2 Mexican, 2 Civil, 2 War of 1812
1984 -- Volume X -- #4    
Military Pension Applications R 7 Revolutionary, 1 Civil, 1 War of 1812, 4 pp..
The Descendants of Jacob Widener G by Steve Widener, 3pp. w/pics.
Sevier County Marriage Book II Oct-Jan 1877/78 R copied by David H. Templin, 3pp.
Sheriff's Sale I Knoxville Register, 10/7/1825, contr. Betty Broyles
Life In Sevier County, As I Remember It   by Russell C. Ogle & Georgia R. Huskey Ogle
Della Bennett Williamson B by Florence C. Bush, 3pp.
George Ekins' Book (continued from Vol. X, #3) H transcribed by Inez Burns, 3pp.
Sevier Co. TN Abstracts From Deed Book H (cont.) R by David H. Templin, 2pp.
The Lesser Franklin-Territory S. of French Broad H by David H. Templin, 8pp.
1985 -- Volume XI -- #1    
The Marshall Wilson Bible Record G 1843 through 1962
The Search M by Alma Drinnen Moore, 2 pp.
Sevier County Marriage Book II Jan-July 1878 R 1-27 thru 8-10-1878 by David H. Templin. 3pp.
Sevier Co. TN Abstracts from Deed Book H (cont.) R by David H. Templin, 3pp.
Land To Be Sold For Interest R Knoxville Register, July 3, 1821, 2 pp.
KEY: B--Biography; E--Eulogy; G--Genealogy; H--History; I--Informative; M--Memories;N--News; O--Obituary; P--Poetry; R-Research
The Swaggerty Blockhouse H by Nancy L. O'Neil 4pp. w/pics.
Old House H/P by A. Moore 8-5-1963
Abstracts/Qrtrly. Conf. Bk/ Little River Circuit. R contributed by Beulah D. Linn
Martha Jane Huskey Avery B/G by Irene Huskey reprint from 1966 newsletter
Military Pensions R 9 Rev. War, 2 Civil War, 1 War of 1812, 4pp.
1985 -- Volume XI -- #2    
Obituary of Claude Cluck O contributed by Carolyn Bradshaw
Billy Wilson 1838/1925-N. W. Wilson 1843/1919 G by Percival David Park, 4pp.
McFalls & McKenzie Discover Little Greenbrier H by Edward E. Hunt
Cluck Family Bible G contributed by Carolyn Bradshaw
Elizabeth Prince Hedrick McKinley Bell Rich H/G by Cherel Bolin Henderson, 4pp.
Seventy-Two Blount County Rebels R list of voters for Separation, 8th June 1861
Poke Sallet Ain't Just Country Anymore M by Florence C. Bush, 2pp.
Sevier Co.TN Abstracts From Deed Book H (cont.) R copied by David H. Templin, 2pp.
Sevier County Marriage Book II -- August 1878 R copied by David H. Templin
Military Pension Applications R 5 Rev. 1 Indian, 3 Civil, 1 War of 1812, 3pp.
1985 -- Volume XI -- #3    
A Civil War Story H/R told to A. W. Dockter, Jr. by Ella Floyd Tarwater
Sevier Co. TN Abstracts From Deed Book H (cont.) R copied by David H. Templin, 2 pp.
Military Pension Applications R 4 Rev., 1 Indian, 1 Civil, 2 War of 1812, 2pp.
James Brownlow Lawson 1862 -1941 B  
Lists of Those Lost On The Steamer Sultana R from various documentations, 7pp.
Death-Explosion of Side-wheeler Sultana H April 27, 1865, from Sue Marine Hartselle, 4pp.
1850 Jefferson County, TN Mortality Schedule R 2pp.
William Monroe Boone, 1863 -1938 B/G by Betty Boone Best, 2pp. w/pic.
Sevier County Marriage Book II 4 Sept /26 Oct. 1878 R transcribed by David H. Templin, 2pp.
1985 -- Volume XI -- #4    
Tennessee Legislative Petition 1819 H opposition to toll gate, transcribed by D. H. Templin
Sevier Co. Marriage Book II 27 Oct/14 Apr 1878/79 R transc. by David H. Templin, 4pp.
Sevier Co. TN Abstracts From Deed Book H (cont.) R copied by David H. Templin. 4pp.
Military Pension Applications R 5 Rev., 2 Civil, 1 War of 1812, 2pp.
1837 Sevier County Tax List R contr. Beulah D. Linn, Sevier Co. Historian 4pp.
Tennessee Legislative Petition 1809 H ask for land survey extension, trans. D. H. Templin
Lost And Frozen Boy Identified: Edward McKinley H by Betty Boone Best
G.A.R. TN. Post #71, Newport, Cocke County R roster of 83 persons, 2pp.
1986 -- Volume XII -- #1    
The Cardwell Chapel 1883-1915 & 1915-1930 H/G by Glenn Cardwell, 4pp.
1837 Sevier County Tax List (cont.) R fr. Beulah D. Linn, Sevier Co. Historian, 4pp.
Sevier County History Project Nears Completion I Announcing "Gentle Winds of Change" publication
Knoxville Register July 1825 R Unpaid tax sale notice, contr. by Nancy L. O'Neil
Family Connections Associated with Emerts Cove G contributed by Glenn Cardwell
Andrew Lawson And The War of 1812 H/B by Herbert Lawson, 2pp.
School Days In Walker's Valley H by James Shular, 4pp. w/pics.
William Bradshaw -- Malinda Wear B/G submitted by Kay Watkins Wolf
Military Pensions R 3 Rev. 1 Civil, 1 War of 1812, 2pp.
Surveyor's Book "E"-- Cocke County, TN (1850's) R transcribed by Nancy L. O'Neil, 3pp.
1986 -- Volume XII -- #2    
Philip Seaton Family Record G contributed by Pollyanna Creekmore
The Isaac Trotter Papers (1810 - 1885) H contr. by Beulah D. Linn, Sevier Co. Historian, 3p
Maryville, Newport, & Sevierville in 1833 H from Tennessee Gazetteer, 1834
Murphye Family Bible G submitted by Albert W. Dockter, Jr., 2pp.
Beechwood Hall -- Through Sunlight and Shadows H/G by Nancy L. O'Neil, 6pp. w/pic.
Backroad/Mountain Trail -- 30 Years Hiking Smoky B/P 5pp. incl. 15 pics. taken by A.G."Dutch" Roth
J. Anderson On The Sultana H contributed by Elsie K. White
Military Pensions R 3 Rev. War; A. Hembree, J. Henry, W. Houston
KEY: B--Biography; E--Eulogy; G--Genealogy; H--History; I--Informative; M--Memories;N--News; O--Obituary; P--Poetry; R-Research
Surveyor's Book "E", Cocke Co. ca.1850's (cont.) R transcribed by Nancy L. O'Neil, 5pp.
Butch Cassiday, The Sundance Kid & Bill Carver H by Florence C. Bush
1986 -- Volume XII -- #3    
Romine(s) Family G submitted by Charles Crosby, 2pp.
Great Granny's Version of Shakespeare M by Florence Cope Bush, 2pp. w/pic.
Military Pension Applications R Rev. War, John Menis; Civil War, Christopher Fox
Surveyor's Book "E", Cocke Co. ca.1860's (cont.) R transcribed by Nancy L. O'Neil, 2pp.
Crowson & Nichols Family Bibles -- 1810/1915 G contributed by Pollyanna Creekmore
George McCown Store Ledger 1837 -- 1838 R contributed by Pollyanna Creekmore, 14pp.
$20 Reward (for deserters) H Knoxville Gazette, April 24, 1797
Sevier County Rode Steamboats Into 20th Century H by Vic Weals, 5pp. w/pics.
1986 -- Volume XII -- #4    
Civil War Claims In The South R contributed by Cherel B. Henderson, 5pp.
Will of David Cowan R contributed by Pollyanna Creekmore, 2pp.
The McCown Family G contributed by Mary R. Rury, 2pp.
Del Rio, Tennessee H by Nancy L. O'Neil, 4pp. w/pics.
The Diary of Terressa Ann Lanning McCown B contributed by Mary R. Rury, 4pp. w/pic.
The Spirit of Christmas M by Vic Weals, 2pp. w/pics.
Sevierville Fire of 1856 -- letter dated July 6, 1856 H pub. Sevier County Republican, 28-Feb. 1940
Some Divorce Records In Blount, Cocke & Sevier R contributed by Nancy L. O'Neil, 4pp. circa 1800's
Matthew Tarwater Family Bible 1822 -- 1909 G contributed by Pollyanna Creekmore
Wear Homesite Dedicated -- June 7, 1986 H Col. Samuel Wear homesite settled in 1834
Claim of Martin Frazier R contributed by Betty R. Davis, 2pp.
No Footprints On The Sands Of Time P by Virginia Scott Miner, Sat. Eve. Post 11-22-1941
Military Pensions R 2 Civil, 1 Rev. War, submitted by Elsie K. White
Tarwater Family Bible 1790 -- 1920 G contributed by Pollyanna Creekmore

1982 -- Volume VIII -- #1 | 1982 -- Volume VIII -- #2 | 1982 -- Volume VIII -- #3 | 1982 -- Volume VIII -- #4 |

1983 -- Volume IX -- #1 | 1983 -- Volume IX -- #2 | 1983 -- Volume IX -- #3 | 1983 -- Volume IX -- #4 |

1984 -- Volume X -- #1 | 1984 -- Volume X -- #2 | 1984 -- Volume X -- #3 | 1984 -- Volume X -- #4 |

1985 -- Volume XI -- #1 | 1985 -- Volume XI -- #2 | 1985 -- Volume XI -- #3 | 1985 -- Volume XI -- #4 |

1986 -- Volume XII -- #1 | 1986 -- Volume XII -- #2 | 1986 -- Volume XII -- #3 | 1986 -- Volume XII -- #4 |



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