Smoky Mountain Historical Society Queries

Volume XXXII, No. 2 Summer 2006

LOST GRAVE INFO NEEDED - Trying to find more info on “Nancy’s” grave on Bote Mountain - the trail from Laurel Road to Spence Field. The story is that a girl from Cades Cove runs away with a boy from Hazel Creek, or both from Eagle Creek, NC; Father of girl follows, kills girl, buries her there; both were confederates, father Union. Or, boy is Union, the father is Confederate. Wounded boy returns to Eagle Creek. The grave is supposed to be located off Bote Mountain Trail between Sandy Gap and Spence Trail, Cades Cove area of Blount County. The grave is mentioned on Park cemetery lists. Will appreciate any info on the exact location of the grave and verification of the story. Thanks! Gail Palmer, P0 Box 684, Alcoa, TN 37701 Email: lpalmer@utk.edu

HUSKEY - I am looking for info on the HUSKEY family. Several years ago Clyde HUSKEY, who ran a hardware store offered to show anyone a family bible he had possession of. I believe he is gone now. I would love to get a hold of his family to see if I could see that Bible. Also, I am working on the HUSKEY family history as well. If anyone would like to share with me their HUSKEY history please contact me. I have quite a bit already and several photos as well. Janette Huskey White, 5900 Wade Lane, Knoxville, TN 37912. waynewhite@knology.net

SHADY SCHOOL - I am looking for photos of Shady School which was off of Asheville Highway in Sevier County, on Shady Road. It is now known as Shady Church. I am willing to pay for the pictures. Jennie Hickman, 1011 N. East End Rd. Strawberry Plains, TN 37871

MADRON/MADDRON - I am researching the name of MADRON or MADDRON who lived in Cosby, Tennessee around 1865 and started churches in that area. Dallas Maddron, 2011. Strathaven Rd. Winter Park FL 32792 dmaddron@cfl.it.com

SHIELDS - The family roots of my father, William Franklin SHIELDS, go back to Sevier and Bradley Counties. Old Fort Shields is also part of the SHIELDS history, I am trying to find a connection between Robert SHIELDS and William SHIELDS and another William SHIELDS. Robert SHIELDS was born about 1749 and was in the war. I am searching for info regarding Robert, as my family patriot. Does the Society have any historical info on the SHIELDS lineage, Old Fort (Shield), and William Banner SHIELDS? Any birth dates and parents info would be appreciated. Thanks so very much for any help you can give me. Joyce H. Nicole, 7541 NW 21 St. Margate, FL 33063 Email: jhnicole2002@yahoo.com

BIRD/LAW - Sarah D. married Judge LAW 15 March 1893, County of Jefferson and State of Tennessee. Judge born 10 May 1868 to A.H. LAW and Rebecca Blair LAW. Judge died 20 Oct 1898 buried at Law’s Chapel, Blount County. The “Connection” in East Tennessee (Page 144, 145) tells that Sarah D. BIRD born 1868, died about 1945, parents James Madison BIRD and Martha Wear BIRD born in Sevier County, died Jefferson City Tenn. (Mossy Creek), parents John Wear and Sally A. M. Patty. We in the LAW generation know nothing as to the cause of Judge’s death or what became of his wife, Sarah D. Bird LAW. We have a copy of their Bond and a photo copy of Judge’s tombstone, but would like to know more about Sarah; where lived, means of survival, date and where buried. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Researching the Law’s of Blount County, Law’s Chapel Community. Thank you. Pauline Law Walters-Spencer, 426 McMahan Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 3 7863-3623.

MURPHY - Need any info on the Waldens Creek MURPHYs. Looking mostly for burial of Icy/Josephine MURPHY, Dau. of Samuel MURPHY and Mary Hatcher. Also any info on the other members of the family. Is Mary MURPHY who married Miajah R. Maples a dau. Of Samuel MURPHY? Krys Murphy, 1763 Buckingham Se. Toledo, Ohio 43607, Email: krysgarden@yahoo.com

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