OWNBY - Searching for my great grandmother Cordellia Josephine OWNBY's ancestors. Is Josie C. OWNBY, born October 1888, actually Cordellia OWNBY born October 1887?? I would appreciate any and all information that I receive about my great grandmother and her family. Thanks. R Rayfield, P0 Box 394, Vader WA 98593-0394. Email: rayfield@familytreemail.com
SMITH/TAYLOR - Searching for John L. SMITH, m. Martha TAYLOR, second wife. Told that Martha TAYLOR was dau of a Cherokee Indian Chief, Smoky Mtns. John L. SMITH had grown children by the time my g grandfather, William Garfield SMITH, was born to him and his second wife in 1881 in Cocke Co., TN. in the Newport area. Found a John L. SMITH listed on the 1880 census record for Cocke Co., TN. Looking through the other census record indexes it appears he was there for a while. Would like to know more about Martha, first wife and other children. Any info would be appreciated. Patricia Griggs Stricklin, 1271 Water Tank Rd. Union Grove, AL 35175, phone 256-498-2812. Email: sstricklin@mindspring.com
HENRY - Seek info on my grandfather James Newton HENRY. His father was supposed to be a Dunn? He married Mary Mice Houser; her dob was April 28, 1884. Can't seem to find any additional info. He is listed as her spouse but with no dob or other information. Can anyone help me with this? Thank you, Irma Ruth Pallan, 1816 Bellevue Loop, Anchorage, Alaska 99515. Email: irpal2l2@aol.com
COLE - James Monroe COLE and Mary Lucinda Parton COLE had a daughter, Clare Ethel COLE, born 4 Jan. 1896 in the Greenbrier area of the Smokies. She was also known as Cleary or Effie. I would appreciate any info about her. Thanks. Fred Hyzny, 108 E. Jefferson, Bensenville Illinois 60106. Email: hyzny@clearnet.org
McCLURE/GREENE - I am seeking info on Joseph McCLURE or on James GREENE of Sevier County. I am their grand daughter. Thank you. Nancy McClure Plott, P.O. Box 551, Young Harris, GA 30582
COREY - I am searching for info on the COREY family from Sevier County. James COREY married Lucinda Franklin (dau of Henry Franklin and Lavina Ann King). I need info on him. The COREY name is sometimes spelled Cory, Corry or Corney. It is said that Benjamin COREY and Kandus Craig were the parents of James. Help needed in verifying this. Mrs. Carolyn White, 4521 Nicholas Drive, Knoxville, TN 37912. Email: carolyn/white@yahoo.com
WHITE - Need anc./Sib./Desc. of A.L.(Alexander Leonidas) WHITE, b.1812; m.27 Jan.1836 to Mary (Polly) Nelson in Knox Co. TN, d. 1 Jan. 1890; BN. Berry Burnett. Any Info appreciated. Patsy Murphy Farmer, 4900 Winterset Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89130-3614
ADAMS - I am hoping someone can give me some info on a Charles D. ADAMS who married Lula Moore. He was born in 1866, and she in 1867. They raised their family in Trezevant, TN. This is where they were born and died and lived. Do they have any family members still alive and where are they? I would be very grateful for any information because Charles looks a lot like me that we could be brothers, so, please, any info you might have I would be grateful. William Keith (Bill) Adams, 981 W. Co. Line Rd., Greenwood IN 46142
PARROTT/FANCHER - I'm hoping that someone can lead me to the info I read about in other searcher's books. My great-great-great grandfather George PARROTT married Nancy FANCHER, dau of Isaac FANCHER. Nancy was born in VA in 1787. George PARROTT, son of John PARROTT, Jr. and Elizabeth Hall, was born in what is now Cocke County, TN in 1796. Nancy was nine years older than George. They ended up in Fayette County, OH, Married in 1820, and in 1830 they were in Mercer County OH, in 1840, and in Van Buren Co. IA in 1844, where their oldest child Elizabeth married my gg grandfather, Arvin White. I can't find where George and Nancy were married in TN or OH. I need proof of Nancy's parentage and other information. Respectfully, Ken White, 309 W. Herr St. Englewood, OH 45322-1221
Mc MAHAN - I am seeking information on James McMAHAN, 1813-186? TN, Married Louisa M. Pollard, 1818-? in St. Clair Co. AL ca.1835. They are in the census of 1840 Cherokee Co, Al; 1850 Blount Co. TN; 1860, Grayson Co. TX. James died 1860-1870; Louisa died 1890-1900. I have Blount and Sevier Co. TN records, but don't know who's who. Will exchange. Sincerely, Mrs. H. H. Freeman, 727 South Main St. Conroe, TX 77301
DENISON - I am interested in information about my grandfather, Joseph Adison DENISON, b. about 1878, Jefferson or Sevier County, Tennessee. D.1915, Sevier County, Tennessee. Married to Nora Cody. Any info would be very helpful. Thank You, E. Dunn, 7099 Holverson Road, Carsonville, Michigan, 48419. Email: Willowrose@massnetl.net
PROFFITT - I am trying to document my family history. My great-great grandfather was Russell PROFFITT from Sevierville, TN. His son, Jakup, was my great grandfather and he was married to Susie Stinnett. Every website that I have been on states that Jakup's brother Clint was my great-grandfather and I know this is incorrect! Jakup had six children: Elsie Elizabeth (my paternal grandmother), James, Aubrey, Charlie, Bertie, Johnny. I would love to hear from someone that has some correct information regarding Jakup PROFFITT. Tina Miller, P0 Box 1024 Hayes, VA 23072. Email: flintmi67@yahoo.com
LEWALLEN - Seeking descendants of William LEWALLEN and Louisa McMurray LEWALLEN. William's Parents were Alexander LEWALLEN and Prudence Clark. Their Children: Margaret Jane, wife of Aaron Rule and buried in the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County; Mary, Prudence, James, Alexander, Serelda, Samuel, Boyd and Nancy. Who were Louisa's parents, and where did William and Louisa go after leaving Sevier County? Thank you. Gina K Fox 935 White School Rd. Sevierville TN 37876-2447
MARSHALL - Would appreciate any info on John Raffiel and wife, Elizabeth MARSHALL of Sevier County, TN, and their daughter, Harriett "Lillie" Raffiel b. 1819 and in 1839 m. Rudolph Leatherman b. 1807 d. 1863 of Lincoln County North Carolina. Linda Barkley Hoyle, P0 Box 576, Lincolnton NC 28092. Email: lbarkley@charter.net
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