AMMONS - Looking for info on a John Alexander AMMOMS b. ca. 1850. He m. Nancy Wells of Wills. They had a son named John Thomas AMMONS who was supposedly b. in Blount Co. according to his death certificate, but can't find the family with John A. as head of household with a son John T. age 9-10 in the1880 census. I found a John AMMONS as a member of East TN Assn. of Baptists 1841-1872. Is this John AMMONS one of mine? I'm looking for any info on either of these John AMMONS. John T. was b. Jan. 1871. Lynn Rockcastle, 304 N. Garfield, Harvard, IL 60033 email: Lynn-r@excite.com
MAPLES/ATCHLEY - Seeking all descendants of Thomas MAPLES and Lydia ATCHLEY. Joyce (McElroy) Wicks, 1516 W. Green St., Champaign, IL 61821 email: joyce@eskimo.com
CARNES - Hubbard CARNES was b. in VA mar 8, 1797 and was a miller by trade. He had a mill on Red Bank Rd, and he is buried in the Old Red Bank Cemetery, across from where his mill was, I am told. He lived in Sevier County, as did most of his ch. He m. Dicie Robertson. One of his sons, James L. CARNES was my great great grandfather. He had the nickname "Major". Any info on either James or Hubbard would be appreciated. Arthur Hugh Carnes, 2668 Shamrock Dr. Morrow, OH 45152 email: Babyhuey@your-net.com
OLIVER - I am searching for info on the John OLIVER family of Cades Cove, Blount County. My grandmother was Myra OLIVER from that area. I would like to have the OLIVER lineage from John OLIVER (approx 1820) until present. Thanks. Greg Byrom 5047 Hunter Village Dr. Ooltewah, TN 37363 email: wadcc@tva.gov
WATTS - Looking for info on John WATTS who died around 1970. He married Martha Virginia Lane. Had daughters Ina Love, Agnes, Beula, Mertle, Georgia Mae. They were from Cocke Co. Would appreciate any info. Rhonda Lannuzzelli, 18 Pineview Dr. Toms River, NJ 08755 email: LOURON6263@aol.com
DUNKIN - Searching for parents, or siblings of Newberry (Berry) DUNKIN, who was b. Apr 1, 1807 near Cades Cove, Blount Co. He married Winifred (Winnie) Brickey (DOB 1-26-1810) on Dec 22, 1831. They had 10 children: Charles Tyler DUNKIN b. 1833 - d. 1916; William B. DUNKIN b. 1835 - d. 1906; John Oliver DUNKIN b. 1837 - d. 1865; James Wilson DUNKIN b. 1838 - d. 1920; Barbara Mary Jane DUNKIN b. 1842 - d. 1907; Robert McBeth DUNKIN b. 1842 - d. 1907 (my G-grandfather); Sarah Ellen DUNKIN b. 1844; Joshua Taylor DUNKIN b. 1846; Joseph Carrol DUNKIN b. 1848 - d. 1907; Hannie (Fannie) DUNKIN b. 1850. Would be happy to hear from any DUNKIN line listed above. Sammie L. Laurance 200 N. Humbolt St. Canyon City, OR 97820 email: samo.thio@oreqontrail.net
ELLEDGE BOOK - I am writing a book about the English and American ELLEDGEs and know that one and maybe more lines of ELLEDGEs came into Sevier Co. from Rowan, Wilkes, Rutherford, Burke, Buncombe and nearby counties. Also know that one of them, a son of William, son of John ran away from home when a young man, went over the mountains and ended up in Sevier County. He was James, who married Jane Baldwin. I have his ancestors in the book, and from a descendant, Mr. Rainwater, have much info about that line. If there is anyone from that ELLEDGE line, or any other ELLEDGE line of any counties in Tennessee who wants to be sure your line is included in this one and only 30 year researched book with the English as well as hundreds and hundreds of our ELLEDGE kin in America, just contact me and see if I already have your line included. Already have much of the James/Jane Baldwin in line. Just wonder if any of James' descendants will find this. I know some of them, myself and one in particular who lived in Austin, Texas when I did. He gave me the info about his family and told the story of the ELLEDGE ball game after which the losing team, cousins, brothers, uncles etc. decided to drop one second "L" in the name.
Since many of those early ELLEDGEs couldn't even write, much less spell, I am including all the Allege, Allage, Elledge, Eledge, Ellege, Ellidge, Ellige, Elge and any other spelling in this book. All so far I have found to descend from the Joseph, John and Francis of Maryland who came in about 1680. I have the English Elledges of all spellings back to at least the early 1500's when records became available. Spent several months in England several times documenting these ancestors. Hope to hear from some of you. I would like to share info and help clear up some discrepancies. Cynthia Elledge Snider, 13003 Bellevue St., Beltsville, MD 20705 email: cynthia@snider.com
BASKINS - Is BASKINS Creek in Gatlinburg named for a BASKINS family? If so, how can I get info about them? I'm searching for a g-g-g grandmother Elizabeth BASKINS md to Methodist preacher Lewis P. Clark. In the early 1800's they lived on the n. fork of the Holston River and had seven children, but I do not know where either of them came from. Any help is appreciated. Andra Walker Clark. 60 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 email: Adanta3@aol.com
PAYNE/PARTON/WALKER/MURPHY - I need info on John Burnside WALKER and Martha Ellen PARTON. Sources state that John was the son of William WALKER and Sarah MURPHY, and that he was b. in 1869. Martha was the dau of William PARTON and Nancy Elizabeth PAYNE, and she was b. in 1875. That is all the info I have on my maternal ancestors. I know they lived in Sevierville, TN. Info greatly appreciated. Lynda Perrie, 1701 E. Melrose, Walla Walla, WA 99362 email: perrie@bmi.net
MURRAY - I am interested in corresponding with anyone who has info on my Cherokee ancestor, Dianah (Diana or Dannah) who is believed to have been full blood Cherokee and is listed in "Cherokee Roots", Vol. I and Vol. II (Eastern and Western rolls) written by Blankenship. Dianah believed to have married a MURRAY. Lavelle Hogg, 232 New Mexico Dr. Portales, NM 88130-7041
LONG - Looking for info on George LONG b. 1771 VA, d 17 Jan 1849 TN. He m. Elizabeth Maples b. 1775 VA (death date unknown) m. 9 Jun 1791. (George LONG was pastor of the Prividence Baptist Church in Sevier County from 1800 to 1820. They had the following children: Moses b. 1795 VA m. Rhoda Atchley; George, Jr. b. 1797 VA. m. Nancy Allen; James b. 1798 VA m. Sarah (last name unknown); John b. 1799 VA m. Elizabeth Allen, Jane Allen, and then Elizabeth Smelcer; Maples b. 1806 TN m. Mahala Atchley; Levi b. 1808 TN m. Mary Wilson; Isaac b. 1810 m. Rebecca Rowland Perkins; Elizabeth b. 1811 TN m. Joseph Morton; Nancy b. 1812, m. James Longly, and Ruth b. 1816 TN m. David Gorman.
George LONG's parents were Edward LONG b. 1737 PA and (2d w) Jane Jones b. 1739 PA m. 18 Jan 1755 and their children were: John b. 1755 by lst wife; Thomas b. 1756, by lst wife; William b. 1762 m. Rachel Pruet; James b. 1767 m. Priscilla Laswell, 2d wife Sary Miller; George b. 1771 m. Elizabeth Maples; Nancy b. 1772 m. William Cordra Maples; Isaac b. 1776 PA m. Nancy Boulton; Edward Jr. b. 1780 m. Mildred Boulton; Moses?; Hannah b. after 1761 m. Reuben Hearndon; Rachel b. after 1761 m. John Griggs; Jane b. after 1761 m. William Hammock; Elizabeth b. 1786 m. William Hearndon. Can anyone add to this data? Would love to Share. Sandra Long, 2420 Doubletree Dr., Acworth, GA 30102 email: sandragl@avana.net
RANDLES/GARNER/SEXTON/CARSON/COWDEN - My g grandparents were James Wiley RANDLES and Mary Ellen GARNER RANDLES, and they were both born in Sevier Co, and they left Sevier Co. between 1886-1888. James Wiley was the son of Samuel Wiley and Verena Jane Hodges RANDLES. I am looking for the siblings of James Wiley: Joseph R. b. 1846; Martha b. 1851; William b. 1844. I have info on the other siblings and would love to exchange. I am also searching for Mary Ellen's siblings. Her parents were John A. and Elizabeth Ann COWDEN GARNER. Siblings as listed: Joseph Maynard GARNER (Gardner), Cathrine, m. Thomas L. SEXTON. Malvyna Jane m. Ransom GARNER, Sarah (Sally) m. Rufus CARSON; John A. GARNER (Gardner). Both sons changed the spelling of the last name. Any help would be wonderful!!! Many thanks. Becky Sweatman, 31798 Vivian White Rd., Albany, LA 70711 email: beckys@net-2000.net
WALKER OF SEVIER COUNTY - My grandfather was Thomas Newton WALKER, b. 1881 to James T. and Paulina Ellen Quarrells WALKER. He m. Cynthia M. Clabough on 3 Dec. 1901. Have been unable to find anything regarding when and where he died, but believe it was 1911-1913, as my grandmother m. Thomas N's first cousin, James McRussell Quarrells in July 1914. Have been told that Thomas N. died from injuries received in a mine, but have been unable to verify. Also, I am seeking info on James T. Walker. Who were his parents and siblings? My grandmother was the dau of Aaron Clabough and Melinda/Matilda Kear. The Claboughs were from Maryland and the WALKERs from NC. Rose Haun, 4205 Elkins, St. Knoxville, TN 37197 email: rosezlla@webtv.net
BIRD/FRANCE/FRENCH - Would like proof that George L. BIRD (b. 1823) was the son of Lewis BIRD of Sevier Co. Would also like to know the name of Lewis BIRD's wife and whether Lewis left a will. George BIRD married Margaret FRANCE (FRENCH) c. 1847, and I would like a marriage record if available. Need info on Margaret's parents and where she was from. The 1850 Sevier Co. census shows Margaret's sister Penelope (age 22) living with George and Margaret. Ruth Eslinger Icamen, 24585 Paseo de Toronto, Yorba Linda, CA 92887-4942 714-692-0617
MURPHY - Researching MURPHY family of Waldens Creek, Sevier County. John Hawk MURPHY b. 22 Apr 1821, d. 4 Apr 1907. Was he the son of Samuel MURPHY who d. about 1859? John Hawk MURPHY m. first Jane?? and they had James W. MURPHY b. 1848; Nancy J. MURPHY b. 1856; Elizabeth MURPHY b. 1857 and Mary MURPHY b. 1859. He then m. Annie (Grother?) Nichols (1835-1879) in 1865. John Hawk and Annie had George W. MURPHY (1866-1901); Archibald R. MURPHY b. 1868; Henry H. MURPHY b. Aug 1870; William Lawson MURPHY b-8 Apr 1871, d. 18 Oct 1932; Robert N. MURPHY 1873-1960;'and Martha R. MURPHY (1877-1960) who m. George W. Carter. Any assistance appr. Roy Siple, 9410 Cello Ct., Vienna, VA 22182 703-255-9353 email: rsiple@aol.com
TRACY/HAMBY/RICHMOND - Would the name John Sherman Simms RICHMOND, William HAMBY, or Moses C. TRACY be names anyone is working on? All were in and out of TN well before 1850. William HAMBY (1740-1847) d. at Cades Cove in Blount Co. and is in a marked grave at the Primitive Baptist Church there. John Sherman Simms RICHMOND removed to Lawrence Co., MO, and Moses C. TRACY to Liberty, (now Polk Co.) TX. Alan Richmond, 403 Tripoli, Beeville, TX 78102 email: NOT-A-CHANCE@usa.net
COWAN - Looking for parents of Houston or Hugh Evans COWAN (Late 1700's and early 1800's). Hugh m. Julia Ann Seaton; also need parents of Andrew Matthew COWAN. Helen Pomakoy, 1017 W. Charles St., Champaign, IL 61821-4525
MILLER - Searching for descendants of Henry and or Salina MILLER, who was my g-g grandmother. Her oldest son, Joshua Green Kelly, was my great-grandfather. Salina later m. Henry MILLER and moved to Sevier Co. Would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone with any info. One other bit of info: Salina was born in Green County, TN to Samuel and Elizabeth Kelly. Lesa Kelly-Paswater, 127 E. Hardy Rd., Underwood, IN 47177 email: dpaswater@seidata.com
ROBINSON - Looking for any info on my GF and his family. His name was Fernando (Frank) Cortez ROBINSON, 2 wives, Bertha Spencer (No info) and Alice Pearl Smith (Cumby, TX). In the 1880 Sevier Co. census he is listed as 5 years old, living with his grand parents John and Mary ROBINSON. I have not found him in the1900 census. Two other ROBINSON families are listed at the same location. I think they are children of John and Mary. Nothing is known of Fernando's parents. If anyone has any info, or even hints to finding info, it would be appreciated. Dennis P. Robinson, PO Box 431154, Houston, TX 77243-1154 email: dennis.robinson@usa.net
AUSTIN/ATCHLEY - Would like info on Thomas W. ATCHLEY, b. 1824 in Sevier Co. He was the son of Thomas ATCHLEY II, and wife Polly(?). Family moved to Bradley Co, TN, near Cleveland in 1848. Shortly thereafter he married Mary Calaway (Calloway) AUSTIN. They had 9 children, and eventually moved to Lonoke, Co., AR where he died in 1892. Any help would be appreciated. Beverly Schlinger, 2859 W. San Juan Terrace, Tucson, AZ 85713 email: Bevsling@aol.com
HERITAGE - Looking for info on HERITAGE family from Newport, Cocke Co. I have info from the Clay (Slate?) Creek Baptist Church and 1850 census. I believe my grandfather to be Thomas M. HERITAGE. b. 1874, d. 1932, shortly after my fathers birth. I think my father, Thomas Hubert HERITAGE, and uncle, Carl Jonas HERITAGE, were children from his second, (possibly third) marriage to Esther/Ethel Holt of White Pine, TN. Children from his first marriage (to Amanda) included Monnie, Bonnie, maybe Inez and others? I believe the line is as follows: James HERITAGE b. 1818 in VA, John (Johnny) b. 1844 in NC, Thomas M. b. 1874 in Newport? Bybee? I've been looking for family info since my father passed away six years ago and will be in Newport this summer (99) to do more research. If you have any info I would deeply appreciate it. Carla Heritage-Miller, 1229 Lakeland Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107 email: carla.miller@west.com
McCOWN/McCOWAN - Seeking info on the family of Isaac McCOWAN (McCOWN) who lived in Sevier County in the year 18-1900. His wife was Frances and they had nine children: Timothy, Harlan, Vena, Love, Willie, Ray, Andrew, Zilla and Barsla. Appreciate any info. Florence K. McCowan Moore, 263 Lanq St. SE, Cleveland, TN 37311
ATCHLEY - Looking for info on the following family tree: James Elexander ATCHLEY b. 25 Dec 1833 in Sevier Co. d. 25 Dec. 1892 in Meigs, TN; Married Louise Tennessee Tillery. Any info both backwards or forwards on this family line would be helpful. Thank you. Kevin Atchley, 648 Avalon Dr., Grand Junction, CO 81504 email: Don27rita@aol.com
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