Jul - Sep 2002 Queries
Hamilton County, Tennessee
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REED / REID
CajunLady Fri Jul 12 16:02:03 2002
I am looking for any info on Cordelia REED who ran the Vine St Orphanage in the late 1800 early 1900. I believe her daughter was named Adelaide and married Jacksom Chase REID. They later moved to CA. and she married a SKEMP. Her daughter who was my grandmother was named Frances REID and was raised at the orphanage. I understand that a picture of Cordelia hangs in the hall of the Chambliss Children's Home but I know nothing else about her.
This as much family history as I have on this part of my family. Thanks Kathie Senter
SHELTON - THOMPSON
Deborah Woolf Fri Jul 19 22:37:31 2002
1860 family of C.E. SHELTON (Age 38 born TN) had a dau. Matilda age 12 born TN. Does anyone know who this family is? anything further about Matilda? I am looking for a Sarah Matilda or
Sarah Louisa SHELTON who md. in 1871 James M. THOMPSON.
RODGERS / ROGERS
TL. Duncan Fri Jul 26 18:00:43 2002
Searching for info on John P. RODGERS / ROGERS who lived in Hamilton Co 1840 - 1870. His wife's name was Emma Elizabeth (maiden name un -known) He married mid 1860's
Thanking you I am, TL. Duncan TDatBeach@aol.com
MINCEY
Randy Bumgardner Sat Jul 27 16:12:24 2002
Looking for info about Mary MINCEY who lived in Hamilton County, Tennessee as late as 1942. She was 70 years old in 1942. She had at least one brother named Elick or Alick MINCEY. Hoping to find at least a death date for Mary MINCEY.
NIPPS
RoseMary Nipps Starling Sat Jul 27 20:35:15 2002
I am seeking information on a H. L. NIPPS who was on the Hamilton Co 1891 Voters List as a male voter 6 W Dist 14 Pg 183 ID # TN 509261757. Where may I find this list to confirm what I was told? Were there other NIPPS listed with him?
Thank you for your assistance.
WALKER
Debbie Sun Jul 28 12:30:22 2002
Can someone do a lookup for an obit in the 1935 Chattanooga Times? Richard Earl WALKER died on July 9-1935 in Chattanooga TN. It was listed in the paper July 11, 1935. I need to check for July 9 - 13,1935 because he died on the 9th, but it usually runs for several days and I am looking for more family info for the person. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated!
ROBERTS
LaRinda Middleton Tue Jul 30 20:34:27 2002
I am looking for any descendants of Hezekiah ROBERTS from Wayne County, TN. Hezekiah died after 1880 and one of his sons moved to Chattanooga.
Thank you, LaRinda Middleton - LaRinda1@aol.com
DUCKWORTH
Bessie Linn Fri Aug 2 10:07:35 2002
I am searching for information on one George W. DUCKWORTH, may have been in Hamilton County around 1871 to 1880 something. Daughter Ella Alice DUCKWORTH said she was born in Chattanoga. Need proof. Any one know this family .There was a John, brother to George and also a DUCKWORTH flourmill is often mentioned.
Thanks
Bessie Linn
dblinn@1starnet.com
EAVES - THOMAS
Reita Kelley Mon Aug 5 14:30:10 2002
Trying to find any information on Lou EAVES (Nancy) b 1820 Ga . Moved to Chatt in late 1800 or early 1900 Had a daughter Sarah ROLLS b1864
Any relatives of Newton Cleveland THOMAS b 1837 Ga m Rebecca McCRACKEN. Had relatives on Signal Mt.Tenn
Reita Kelley
ABBOTT - RIDINGS - COPELAND - ARLEDGE - ERWIN
Linda Reid Thu Aug 15 16:18:04 2002
Looking for these families from 1880's to the early 1900';s...Whitwell, Lookout Mt., Victoria, Forest Hills, Soddy areas....
Grandmother was Kate (O'NEILL) ABBOTT, brother Oscar and sister Nell...
parents were John ABBOTT and Mary Elizabeth (ERWIN) ABBOTT..married John RIDINGS after J A's death...Members of Whitwell Cumberland Presb. Church at the turn of the century (1900)....Guardian was B. ARLEDGE...sister Nell married Joseph N. COPELAND...most of family moved to Birmingham, Ala.; Herrin, Illinois and Texas....
GARNERS
Cballrj1@aol.com Tue Aug 20 20:02:55 2002
I have ancestors from the Trail of Tears of the last name of GARNERS. I am Cherokee. If anyone has any information please e-mail me at CBALLRJ1@AOL.COM Thanks.
ANTHONY
Jo Anne Turner Tue Aug 20 23:21:18 2002
I'm interested in any information on the ANTHONY family that anyone could share. My main reseach begins with Mark L. ANTHONY son of George and Sue (WILLIAMSON) ANTHONY. He was involved with the local government there and was a member of the Elks. He is thought to be buried on Signal Mnt. He was born in 1864 and died in the 1940s. He also went by the nickname of M.L. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
TOPLIFFE
JOY BUELL Sun Aug 25 07:04:37 2002
TOPLIFFE, Robert (C.C.C. Camp)
I am looking for someone who might know how to get information about the CCC camps in Coal Creek Tenn.
I have a number of photographs taken at the CCC camp and would like to get some history. Anyone with any information please contact me.
HARVEY / HARVY
Marianne Lefevre Harden Sun Aug 25 19:36:57 2002
Hello......I'm hoping to find more information about James C. HARVEY born Oct 1827 Tn who appeared on the 1860 Hamilton County, Tenn census with wife Elizabeth and daughter Margaret age 3 Tn. James C. HARVEY was part of the 6th Tenn Mounted Infantry and appeared on the 1880 census, 1890 Veterans Schedule for Bledsoe County, Tenn.
By 1900 he and new wife Nancy are located in Sequatchie County, Tenn. She applied for widow pension benefits in 1907.
I believe James C. HARVEY's parents were Allen A. HARVEY born 1784 NC and Margaret HARVEY born 1784 VA. Siblings include George Milton HARVEY 1822 NC and Lydia (HARVEY) PIERCE born 1834 Tn and possibly Ezekiel HARVEY. The family appeared together on the Gilmer County, Georgia 1850 census. There is a marriage record for George, Ezekiel and Lydia in Forsyth County, Georgia. Unknown where James C. married.
I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks Marianne Lefevre Harden
GLENN - PLUMLEE
Lee Glenn Sun Aug 25 23:19:16 2002
Looking for information on a Bessie GLENN or a Bessie PLUMLEE who died in 1936 or 1937. Much thanks.
NEWSOM
EVELYN Thu Aug 29 19:58:21 2002
I am looking for Alma and Wayne NEWSOM, that did live on Jenkins Road in Chattanooga. If you know where she moved to please e-mail me at DUNN@VOLSTATE.NET
LEE / LEA
Virginia Mon Aug 26 15:14:41 2002
Maybe you could help I'm looking for the mather and father of Zachariah LEA born 1800 in Tennessee do you have any ideal how I can find them. It could be Luke LEA but some thing dont add up.
Zachariah LEA married to Nancy WATKINS 1825
1830 living Hamilton,County
1840 not there
1850 there
1860 not there
he had died his wife should be there Nancy
Thank you, Virginia
ANDERSON
Janet Ariciu Thu Aug 29 06:59:29 2002
John ANDERSON, Esq., a prominent citizen and planter of the Fourth District, was born in Bledsoe County, December 2, 1814. He is the youngest and only surviving one of six children of Col. John and Betsy (McNAIR) ANDERSON. Both parents were of Scotch descent. The father was born in Scott County, Va., October 5, 1778, and died October 27, 1814, while on a march with his
regiment to New Orleans. He was colonel of the State militia. He was by occupation a farmer and merchant. The mother was born near Knoxville, Tenn., March 31, 1783, and married in Knox County, November 5, 1805. Her death occurred August 13, 1859, near Pikeville, Bledsoe County. They were devout members of the Presbyterian Church. Our subject received a good education in his native county. In his early days he dealt in corn on the Sequatchie River. In 1835 he moved to Hamilton (now James) County, and was one of the first settlers. He opened the first store at Georgetown, where for a few years he engaged in mercantile business. In 1838 he purchased and settled upon the farm where he now resides. Since that date he has given his
attention to agriculture and live stock trading. From 1836 to 1886 he was the postmaster at Georgetown. The office was for a time in the village, and then at his residence. For forty years he was justice of the peace. He resigned in 1886. He is a warm Republican. In the latter part of 1835 he married Miss G. Allen, who bore him two children; she died in 1838, an earnest member of the Methodist Church. January 16, 1840, our subject wedded Purlymly Luttrell, by whom he has had ten children. Five of his sons served in the Federal Army. J M received a mortal wound September 27, 1864, at Pulaski, Tenn., while engaged with Forrest's forces. He was brought home by his father, and died the following 24th of December. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are active members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
From what I found John and Elizabeth (McNAIR) ANDERSON had 5 children. He died and she remarried James THURMAN they had one daughter Sophia. He died she remarried Jame LlLOYD. Their children Albert, Roland, Jane and Martha ANDERSON children that are mention that I found is
Louisa Maxwell ANDERSON b 8 Sept 1806 m'd Allen Kirland they 12 children
Josiah McNair ANDERSON b Jan 29, 1807
James Madison ANDERSON b Feb 25,1809
Elizabeth Ann ANDERSON b Apr 1,1811
Franklin ANDERSON b Jan 10,1813 d 1819
John ANDERSON III b Dec 2,1814 several weeks following his father's death on their way to New Orleans
Found in Sequatchie families by James Douthat
I am looking my gggreatgrand mother Elizabeth ANDERSON.
Joseph Hudson BURK(E) b 10 Sep 1812 m'd Elizabeth ANDERSON b abt 1820. Both had died before 1898.
Janet
FLETCHER
rtcattle Thu Aug 29 16:00:48 2002
Do you have any information for Fannie E. FLETCHER born 4/11/1867 died 11/1/1894. She lived in Chattanooga. She had seven sons and one daughter.
WYCUFF / WYCOFF
John Wycuff Tue Sep 3 15:11:33 2002
Looking for James (Jim) K.P. WYCUFF and wife Caroline listed in TN 1880 Census. I have found them in Roane County in the 1870 Census, and then Rhea County in the 1900 Census.
Does anyone have an 1880 census index listing these people?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Poor House
Sarah Williams Thu Sep 5 13:29:34 2002
Does anyone know who/where to find records of individuals who were in the Poor House around 1880. There were several people listed as living there in the 1880 Hamilton County census. The Chatt. library does not have any records of the Poor House. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
BURNS - CARROLL
Alice Thu Sep 5 20:44:49 2002
William BURNS and Margaret CARROLL was married in Hamilton County Tn April 26, 1888. Does anyone have these people in there tree? or know anything about them. They are my grandparent's in-law's
CORBITT / CORBETT
Jane Coleman Sat Sep 7 16:55:17 2002
Am researching Elisha CORBITT / CORBETT b abt 1795 and d abt 1850. Also Mary GANN CORBITT who was m to Elisha CORBITT in 1817. They made their home in Harrison, Hamilton Co Tn. where she remained until his death, when she along with her unmarried children went to south Ga.
I also am looking for information on Tyner W. CORBITT / CORBETT. He served as a Tn Volunteer Infantry during the Cherokee War. 1837 was on the paper that I have.
CUNNINGHAM
Patsy Nye Mon Sep 9 08:56:05 2002
Has anyone researched the family of William CUNNINGHAM listed in the 1850 USC aged 52 with Martha 47, Eliza 12, Leroy 9? Next to them is Mathew 22, Martha 19 and then next is John 23, Annita 19 and Mahala 2 and William 1. I am searching for my great great grandfather, Jonathan CUNNINGHAM b 1829 in Hamilton Co TN according to his CW papers. Would appreciate any help you might offer if you have searched this line. Patsy
WILLIAMS - SHANK
jill Mon Sep 9 13:06:14 2002
I am having great difficulty tracking down my great great grandparents (or family members). Family bible shows my great uncle born in Chattanooga, Hamilton,Tennessee on Oct 23 1892.
If you could shed any light or put me in contact with someone who can I'd appreciate it greatly. Info I have on the family as I know it:
I am searching for my WILLIAMS/SHANK ancestors. I know a large part of the family live/lived in Tennessee. (guessing the 1940's). The rest seem to be all over. California, W. Virginia, Canada, and the list goes on.
My great great grandfather John Henry WILLIAMS born 1846 born in either Virginia or Wales (stories say he fought in the Civil War) married Annie/Anna SHANK born 10/31/1854 W. Virginia (stories say she died in a fire of their boarding house)
They had children (these are the ones we know, there could be more):
infant WILLIAMS, b. November 23, 1877 (we think Jack)
George E. WILLIAMS, b. March 02, 1879 Born in W. Virginia- possible middle name Emmett or Ernest.
Zella H. WILLIAMS, b. March 09, 1887. Ohio (possibly Urbana, Ohio)
My great grandfather Luke Markwood WILLIAMS Born July 10, 1880 in Cumberland, Maryland (married Mary Pinkney GARREN) - Had my grandfather Earl Raymond WILLIAMS Sr. (married Daisy May WILSON). Died in San Jose, CA
Earl Wyman WILLIAMS Born Oct 23 1892 Chattanooga, Hamilton,Tennessee (2nd wife Laura REYNOLDS) Died in Concord, CA
A cousin named Jack/John WILLIAMS was a Navy man and at one time was stationed in California (we believe Vallejo). WW2 (stories say he had a ship blown out from under him at Pearl Harbor, and he lived)
Jill
http://family_history.sybalsky.com/
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/y/b/Jill-Sybalsky/
WALKER - PRICE
Ron Walker Tue Sep 10 19:03:35 2002
Seeking information on Sie Robert WALKER, b. 1878 in Bledsoe Co, Tn ? d. 1945 in Hamilton Co, Tn. Married Katy Elizabeth PRICE b. 1888 in Sequatchie Co, Tn, d. 1979 in Hamilton Co, Tn.
Both are buried at Pleasant View Cemetary, Graysville, Rhea Co, Tn. Looking for Parents, Brothers/Sisters of Both.
Thanks, Ron Walker
HACKNEY
kathy hackney plummer Tue Sep 10 20:09:25 2002
Jake or Jacob HACKNEY died about 1914 to 1917. Nancy Isabell (POSEY) HACKNEY died 1911 maybe Soddy.
Seek obits or anything.
KNIGHT - JONES
Teresa Tue Sep 10 21:27:19 2002
Looking for any information on a Joe KNIGHT born approximately 1870s and was supposedly married multiple times. Several of his sons were adopted by a JONES family. Their names were Roosevelt Taylor (Veltie), Clyde, Leath, Austin and Walter. Thanks.
MORRIS
Dave Harris Wed Sep 11 10:30:33 2002
Seeking children of Benjamin D. MORRIS, a Chattanooga optometrist who died there on January 9, 1992. Hoping that an obituary or death notice near that date will give names and location. Thanks.
HARDIN / HARDEN / HARDING
Oliver Hardin Wed Sep 11 18:34:44 2002
Trying to locate where Gilbert HARDEN is buried he was last on the Hamilton co Tn 1860 census died abt 1866 was in the c.w. rest of his family went to Indep co Ark before 1870. Any info on his bros Wm. Robt. Eli. Francis. Solomon. Families Hamilton Brsdley I have some info will exchange. thanks.
JOHNSON - PARROTT - KEISNER - DUNCAN
Jenny DeLuna Thu Sep 12 20:15:19 2002
Family Search records indicate that Laura Adaline PARROTT married Henry JOHNSON 12 January, 1860. Addie JOHNSON married Charles B. Kistner (KEISNER - misspelled) 23 Sept 1865 and had one son, Charles Byron KISTNER. In 27 Jul 1867, Ad KEISNER married Chesley H. DUNCAN. All of this is Batch Number M525041 Dates 1857-18?? Source Call No. 1305538
Pension fild Name: JOHNSON, Henry
Widow: JOHNSON, Adline
Pension # W10669
County: Maury
She is my great grandmother. I have just found this info on line. I do not know what Batch Numbers or Source Call numbers are. Since she married Henry JOHNSON in 1860, and remarried in 1865, it seems possible Henry was killed in the war. I do not know where to start to look for his record. Or burial site, if any.
It is rumored that Charles KISTNER abandoned her. I do not know where to look for him. Were divorces possible then??
I do not know where to look up pension info.
Also, Chesley DUNCAN would never tell on which side of the war he fought. Family rumor has it he was Confederate, captured by Federals in Virginia, about to be hanged, he convinced them he was a Federal spy. They let him go. He drew $19 pension - do not know if it was a one time thing, annual, monthly or what?
Please direct me here. He is my great grandfather and I just learned his name in June.
Thank you for any and all assistance you may provide.
I now live in KC, was born in Chattanooga, grew up in Decatur,GA
GROSS - GIBSON
Robin Cawthorn Thu Sep 12 21:01:56 2002
I'm trying to find background info on Lewis GROSS and Malinda (Mary) GIBSON. I'm trying to find Indian heritage. Maybe it would be listed on an obit. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Robin
LEVERETT - COCKRAM - SMITH
Kathy Malone Fri Sep 13 16:17:23 2002
Looking for Martin and Elizabeth (COCKRAM) LEVERETT, and Eli and Elizabeth SMITH in Hamilton Co. TN between 1832 and 1847. They were farmers from NC and had several children borned in this time frame in this county. I am at kamron@papadocs.com
RABY
KENNETH LANGLEY Sat Sep 14 13:35:41 2002
Need obit for Dennis RABY died in Hamilton Co. Jan. 2001 Thanks
DODGE - MARSH
Reita Kelley Sat Sep 14 20:04:48 2002
Have old Photo's Need to contact members of imediate family of Alice J DODGE and Winnie MARSH family that belonged to Eastern Star in Hixson ( Believe that had tow daughters).
Chattanooga University
Mary Sorensen Sun Sep 15 14:09:41 2002
Can anyone give me some information on the Chattanooga University and their Medical School circa late 1890's early 1900's? And perhaps, who/where I might inquire for very old records on students there? I have an ancestor who attended that Medical School and received a medical degree. Any information appreciated. Thank you.
WALKER - PRICE
Ron Walker Mon Sep 16 07:53:27 2002
Does anyone have access to marriage records. Am told my grandmother, Katy Elizabeth PRICE married Sie Robert WALKER, 1910. Does marriage application have parents names? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Ron Walker
BRAWNER
Sharon Mon Sep 16 19:39:44 2002
Elmer BRAWNER and Jack L. BRAWNER lived in Chattanooga in 1962. I am looking for an OBIT or relatives.
CUNNINGHAM - McMAHAN
Linda Foley Mon Sep 16 21:07:09 2002
I am looking for any information regarding my grandfather, James C. CUNNINGHAM, who was sent to the Vine Street Orphanage around 1884-1885. Apparently, his mother died in a fire, and I have no idea what happend to his father. They lived in Marion County Tennessee. My grandfather was 9 years old when he went to live at the orphanage. He was adopted by John and Jane McMAHAN of Trenton Georgia a few years later. I have inquired at the orphanage, but apparently their records do not go back that far. I would appreciate any information that is available. My sister and I have hit a wall on this one, we have been researching for aprox. 10 years. Thank you, Sincerely, Linda Foley
STANLEY
Zaba Foster Mon Sep 16 21:39:08 2002
I'm looking for Robert A. STANLEY who had a shoe shop in Chattanooga, TN around 1906-07. Any help would be GREAT! Would like to know when he died.
RAGON - TREE
Pat Prasad Mon Sep 16 21:43:36 2002
My grandmother Maggie RAGON was born in Hill City TN, later incorporated into Chattanooga. Her father was James RAGON. She married Alfred TREE. She was born about 1879. I would appreciate any information.
WOODRUFF
John Woodruff Tue Sep 17 09:51:59 2002
I am looking for information on Frank (or Franklin) WOODRUFF who moved to the Chattanooga area after the Civil War. I have been unable to locate him in the Civil War Pensions for Tennessee. Since they began in 1891, there's a good possibility that he had died by then, and did not receive a pension. He was quite old during the Civil War, probably in his 50's during the war. He was born in Spartanburg District, South Carolina somewhere around 1815, moved to Alexandria, AL around 1840 with his mother and siblings. He was elected Captain of the Alexandria Rifles in 1861, part of the 10th AL, I think. His wife died during the war, and after the war, he is believed to have moved to the Chattanooga area.
FRYAR / FRYER
Christina Jackson Tue Sep 17 11:40:55 2002
Looking for information on James/Jim FRYAR / FRYER and wife Emly/Emily M PARKER. This is where our information starts, if you have any other information it would be greatly appreciated.
LOVELADY
Harold Tue Sep 17 13:13:14 2002
Looking for living relatives of Wallace Ray LOVELADY who did not return form the Koran War. He is listed as a POW/MIA and was later declared dead. The incident occured on 11/30/1950.
KILGORE - ADAMS
Connie Keck Wed Sep 18 15:38:46 2002
I am seeking any information on a William S. KILGORE who is listed in the 1850 Hamilton county TN census. William married Celia ADAMS and is listed with her on this census. I believe that both were born in Hamilton county and married there. I would also be interested in info on the Martha KILGORE listed on this census. If anyone has any information on the KILGORE or ADAMS family please contact me.
Thank you, Connie Keck
BRAWNER - EDGE
Sharon Thu Sep 19 21:27:19 2002
1920......looking for children of Thomas Jefferson BRAWNER and Bell Zora EDGE. Any relatives still in Tenn??
JENKINS
Jennifer M. Sun Sep 22 16:12:47 2002
I am searching for information on JENKINS family. Ulises, Jake,Thomas, William, All JENKINS. Their father is William M. JENKINS and mother is Nancy Ann (MULLINS) JENKINS. Any info will be helpful.
Thanks, Jennifer
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