FORD - I am seeking information on my grandfather James Monroe FORD. He was born in either Sevier or Sullivan County on 27 Nov 1832. m. to Celia Wood(s?) probably about 1852. She was b.13 March, 1835 place unknown. Thank you for your help. D. R. Mahan, 600 Sam Love Road, Rocky Face, GA 30740 Email: drmahan@catt.com
CROWSON - I am interested on information on the family of William and Mary Thomas CROWSON. They were early settlers in Cades Cove and Wears Valley. Linda Eiland, 615 Center Street, Bessemer, AL 35020
MANIS-VALENTINE - I am searching for information on Giles C. VALENTINE and Rebecca MANIS. He was born ca1880. No information on her bd. She may have taken name MANIS. Howard Lynn, 1703 Rhyneland Circle, Gastonia, NC 28054. Email: hlynn@loclnet.com
GREGORY-MURRELL - William GREGORY Sr. came to Cocke County prior to 1800. Three siblings known: Elizabeth b.1797 m .Jerimiah Odell; William Jr. b.ca.1803, m. Jane MURRELL; Martha (Mattie) b.1809 m. Isiah Butler. Jerimiah Odell migrated to Saline Co. MO in 1820’s, William GREGORY Jr. migrated to Saline Co. MO 1830’s, Isiah Butler remained in Cocke Co. Know little of the MURRELL family line. Appreciate any information on these families. P.H. Gillaspy, 727 Yerba Buena, Stockton, CA 95210
CHURCHES - The Hurst history refers to church attendance at Grassy Gap Church, and mentions Roaring Fork Primitive Baptist Church. Does anyone know anything of these churches such as membership, minutes or location? Charles G. Hurst, Jr., 4713 Bridgewater Road, Birmingham, AL 35248
COOPER FAMILY REUNION - 3rd Sunday in September, 10am, at Pigeon Forge City Park. Bring covered dish. For information call: Kay Turner 933-7057, Jim COOPER 573-5905, Alice Ogle 453-8652. Submitted by Viviam Huffaker
JOHNSON - Seeking information on my great grandfather, Ephraim Johnson who was b. August 3, 1823 in Mecklenburg, VA. He m. Rachel Henry of Kodak, Sevier County on October 9, 1841. They had nine children and they all lived in the "Dumplin Valley" area. Howard Johnson P. O. Box 41, Dumas, AR 71639-0414 Ph # 501-382-5666
MONTGOMERY-HOUSTON-WEIR - I am a descendant of Hugh MONTGOMERY and his second wife, Jane, of Blount and Franklin Counties. Hughe’s parents were James MONTGOMERY, Sr. and Margaret WEIR of Blount Co. & Augusta Co., VA. James was the son of John and Esther HOUSTON MONTGOMERY. I am looking for a copy of "JOHN AND ESTHER MONTGOMERY: 1719-1973", by Anderson, Montgomery, Montgomery, Montgomery and Vawter (Maryville, 1974) to purchase. Also, I am interested in corresponding with some MONTGOMERY, HOUSTON or WEIR descendants living in Blount or Sevier County. Area. Does anyone know the location of the James MONTGOMERY, Sr. property in the Brick Mill area of Blount Co. on or near US 411? Vicki Rozema, 7500 Woodland Bay Drive, Harrison, TN 37341. Ph # 423-344-9812
ATCHLEY - My grandmother, Naomi Victoria (Nancy) ATCHLEY b. June 1886 (have found conflicting dates) was the daughter of Pleasant ATCHLEY and Martha Sanders. The parents were ill and the children were put in a home where apparently they could be hired out to work. I would like to know the name and location of the home. Census of 1900 shows her working for Hugh Taylor in Newport, Cocke County. Looking for possibly three more children, one boy and two girls. Also looking for records of m/f who died in Jefferson Co. Several ancestors were Baptist ministers. Jean M. Pickens, 108 W. Country Lane, Collinsville, IL 62234.
HANDLEY - I would like information on William and Jane HANDLEY in 1830 Sevier Co. Census. My ggg grandfather George HANDLEY was born there in 1820, according to the 1850 census. He m. Mary Earnest (Ernest) in 1838; she was b. in TN, but her family dates back to early 1600’s in Hanover Co. VA, and also Warren Co. GA. Need help finding George’s m/f. Thanks! H. Handley, 206 E. Douglas street, Sheffield, AL 35660-5610. Email: hhandley@aol.com
HANDLEY - I am researching George HANDLEY and w/Mary Earnest. She was b.1821. George is buried in the Bethlehem Cemetery at Olive Hill, TN. The name could have been spelled Hanley, Hanly or Handly. He shows up in Fayette Co. AL in the 1850/60 census’ and in Lauderdale Co. AL in 1870. They had 13 ch.: James b.1833; Sarah E. b.1841; Irvin b.1843; William Payton b.1843 in Pike, IL; (All other ch. b. AL); Mahala b.1846; Mary Ann b.1848; John b.1850; Marion Newton b.1854; Jane b.1856; Margaret b.1859; George b.1859; Lucretia b. 1863; and Thomas b.1871. Ellie Handley, 9614 Boonsboro, San Antonio, TX 78245. Email: ehandley@texas.net
SHULAR - Looking for any information on any SHULAR families that settled in this area. Most came from Macon Co. NC. Among those in NC was John Franklin SHULAR. Not sure when others moved across the mountains to TN. Thanks for any leads. Mary Shular Hopper, 3745 Inspiration Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Email: mhopper664@aol.com
BOHANNON REUNION - 6 July, Big Greenbrier, Reported by Ann Bohannon Trotter.
RIDINGS-WELLS - I read with interest the genealogical information regarding Andrew WELLS in the recent SMHS Journal. My father, Frank WELLS RIDINGS, was born 7-23-1898 in Sevier County. We have never known how he got the middle name "WELLS" but have passed this name on to several family members. Frank was the son of Robert Pleasant RIDINGS, b. 9-30-1862, Sevier County; and Nancy Elizabeth Yearout, b.12-24-1855, Sevier County. They were the parents of 12 children, some of them being: Bertha L., Rettie J., Effa R., Luther R., Andrew P., James Alexander and Frank WELLS. Robert Pleasant RIDINGS was the son of William Robert RIDINGS, b.11-8-1827, Sevier County, and Sidney McBryant. Nancy Elizabeth Yearout RIDINGS was the daughter of Thomas Yearout and Sarah Webb Yearout. Thomas Yearout was son of Daniel and Elizabeth Hudson Yearout. The father of Daniel was Charles Yearout. I mention these names in hopes that a WELLS descendant might make some connection. You might also like to know that I am a Jobe descendant and have much information on this family. Will share. Aileen R. Bennett, 219 Outer Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (423-481-3275)
HILL-ELEDGE-ELLEDGE-BALDWIN-BRADSHAW - William ELEDGE b.21 Oct 1859 Sevier Co. TN, m. Martha Thurman 30 Oct 1859 Sevier Co. William’s father was James Henry ELEDGE b.1841 NC: m. Sarah E. McCarter b.1840 NC. James ELEDGE b.1810 NC m. Jane BALDWIN b.1820 NC. Seeking information on Sarah Elizabeth (ELDRIDGE) ELEDGE of Falk Dist. NC. She m.1851 John H. BRADSHAW of Pryor Creek, OK. Also need information on Martha Jane ELEDGE b.25 Dec 1861, m. Isiah H. HILL on Oct 8,1881. Will exchange information. Mrs. Hillis B. Bettis, 702 W. Reservoir Road, Maryville, TN 378044-4986.
PATE - Samuel PATE and Mary Hall PATE appeared in the 1860 census of Sevier County, but after that date they no longer show up in any other census records there, but their children, Reubin, Christina and Tennessee PATE are living with other families in Sevier County. What happened to Samuel and Mary PATE? Nancy Dalton, RR#2, Box 222, Powder Spring, TN 37848 Email: ndalton@utkux.utcc.utk.edu
CLACK - I am seeking name of parents of Sevierville pioneer Spencer CLACK (1746-1832). Can anyone provide proof? Some say his mother was Jane Bolling, others say Jane Maclin. Does anyone have documentation? Any clues would be greatly appreciated. Edna Clack Sachs, 302 Antique Lane, Spring City, TN 37381. Email: Woodchippy@aol.com
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