July 1998 Hamilton County Queries

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MONROE

Ted Phillips Wed Jul 1 09:59:50 1998
Information on Walter Phillips Jr. Died Hamilton County 1950 at the age of appox. 50. Also on walter phillips sr. and any records of there parents.

REDWATT Wed Jul 1 17:43:27 1998
I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MY FATHER ROY LEE WATSON BORN ON APRIL 6,1936 AND DIED ON SEPTEMBER 26,1964 AT THE CHATTANOOGA COUNTY JAIL (HAMILTON COUNTY).IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON HIS LIFE OR DEATH PLEASE CONTACT ME AT THE ADDRESS LISTED BELOW.THANK-YOU. REDWATT@prodigy.net

Wilma Bates Wed Jul 1 20:05:07 1998
I am searching for information about Mary B. Morgan. I do not have very much information except that she may have married a Joe Cofer. They lived in Ooltewah,Tn. Birthday was 1880. Supposed died before 1912. There was no children as far as can be found out. Parents were Charles Thomas Morgan and Zereldia Moore Morgan. Siblings were James Issac, Joel H.H., Luther C., Sarah L., Lizzie M. Robinson (my grandmother), Mamie E. Wolfe, and Tennessee P. Davis

COBB

ATCHLEY, HOWARD, DOVER

kara leigh Thu Jul 2 19:18:07 1998
I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION I CAN FIND ON DR. IASSIC CLINTON MORGAN HE LIVED IN CHATANOOGA MOST OF HIS LIFE I THINK. HE WAS MARRIED TO LUCINDA CUMMINGS AND THEIR CHILDREN WERE DR. JOSEPH DENNY MORGAN (WHO MOVED TO ALLEN COUNTY INDIANA), CLINTON MORGAN, MALCHI MORGAN, MARION PAYNE MORGAN (WHO MOVED WITH JOSEPH TO ALLEN COUNTY INDIANA WITH WIFE STELLA MAE TAYLOR WHO ARE MY GREAT GREAT GRANDPARENTS HE WAS ALSO AN INDIANA STATE REP.) IASSIC THEN MARRIED VIGINIA BRADY (WHO'S FATHER WAS A COLONEL) THEIR CHILDREN WERE: MARGARET, LOBELIA, EMMA MORGAN PLUMBLY, BRADY, ANNA, PAULINE, CHARLES AND STELLA

Jeannie Williams Thu Jul 2 19:38:29 1998
1840 TN Census shows MOSES POTTER in Hamilton Co. Need info on this Moses Potter as he may be my ggg-grandfather. He would have a son named BENJAMIN POTTER born ca 1815 in TN. Benjamin married JANE MCCAIG ca 1836 in TN (I do not know what county). I do know that one of Benjamin and Jane's daughters was born in Perry Co in 1840. Benjamin Potter and his family moved to Searcy Co., AR and is on the 1850 census. Any help will be appreciated.

FORD, CROOK

Becky Kazy-Yanos Fri Jul 3 12:28:52 1998
I am looking for any info on the last name KAZY. I can't get any further than James LaFollette KAZY, buried in Cleveland, TN. His Father, John CASEY supposedly involved in double homicide, changed name from CASEY to KAZY in 1918-1924(?). Anything would be enlightening..Thank you!!!

Shelba Pullen Sat Jul 4 13:53:57 1998
My daughter-in-law is seeking information on her grandmother, Gwendolyn Rhea. Gwendolyn was a school teacher and moved from Chattanooga to Apalachicola, FL where in 1927 she married Jesse Kirvin. Any information on Gwendolyn and her family would be greatly appreciated.

ROBERT LEON AMERSON Sat Jul 4 14:42:41 1998
LOOKING FOR LIST OF AMERSONS AND BAKERS THAT ARE BURIED AT FOREST HILLS CEMETERY IN CHATTANOOGA WITH THE DATES OF BIRTH, ETC.

MILLER

Jean Eppsj Sun Jul 5 05:31:26 1998
William J. Raden from Pike Co. Ga. in Chattanooga about 1888 married 2nd M.C. Peak in Catoosa, Ga. 1892.did they have a son Edgar? other children? William M. Raden said to have married Emma Bigham, when and where? Where did William M. Raden, Fanny or Frances Raden and Edgar Raden go? Were they related to the T. A. Raiden who worked on the CNO & P railroad in 1906 and 1907 Are there other Radens in Chatanooga before 1910? Is John Bingham in city directory 1903 the brother of Emma? Radens were clerks for Joseph and J.T. Deadmon.

Carolyn Canida Sun Jul 5 07:09:57 1998
I am searching for any information on my great great grandfather's family. His name was BRADFORD RAMSEY born 9/16/1825 in Tn. he died 10/13/1899 in Stone County, Arkansas. He married on 7/29/1851 to Catherine Colbert born in Tennessee. I cannot find him after 1860. At that time he is in Arkansas and lists his occupation as school teacher. He told his children that at one time his family owned all the land that Chatanooga now sits on. He also had family in Knoxville and Georgia. I believe he belongs to the family of SAMUEL REYNOLDS GRAHAN RAMSEY born 10/20/1771 in Pa. died 7/5/1817 in Knox Co., Tn. Samuel's children were: REYNOLDS ALLEN RAMSEY born 11/13/1799 in Tn. died 6/23/1884 in Catoosa Co. Ga. married three times. WILLIAM F. RAMSEY born abt 1802 in Tn.,DOROTHY M. BRATTON RAMSEY born abt 1804, SAMUEL FRANCIS RAMSEY born abt 1806 in Tn., ANN AMELIA RAMSEY born abt. 1807 in Tn., ELIZABETH CHRISTIAN RAMSEY born abt. 1810, REBECCA A. RAMSEY born abt 1813 in Tn., married 1/2/18! 52 in CHATANOOGA to JAMES S. CHILDRESS. Do you have any information that might help me? Bradford named his children: Susan R., William Preston, Carman, Louisa Evaline, Amanda Jane, Catherine, Samuel P.,Martha Ann, James L., Mary C., Elizabeth, Hamilton B., Sarah Francis, and Arminta.

Rose Mon Jul 6 06:46:07 1998
Hello, does anyone know of any of the Hamilton County Poes who might have emigrated to Lawrence Co, KY? I have a Samuel Poe on 1850 census. Born abt 1816-17 in Tenn. On Samuel's death notice is parents : James and Sarah Poe. Samuel was married to eleanor ? of VA. Samuel may have had bros James and Edward, and sis Mary. All abt the same age. Any help wopuld be appreciated!! Thanks in advance, Rose

Debra Shaw Mon Jul 6 18:00:48 1998
Looking for info on Elisha Smith, Amber Smith, Burl Smith. Came from Germany around 1800. Settled Signal Mountain. Need info on C.W.Rogers who married Katherine Jackson. Martha J. Bridges who married Amos Green Brymer. Martha's parents were Esther and John A. Bridges.

Linda Cooper Tue Jul 7 09:47:33 1998
I am looking for infor on Rose and Catherine JEFFERSON, I believe they had a brother named Albert. They were some how related to Thomas Jefferson.

Becky Harrelson Tue Jul 7 11:44:34 1998
I am looking for information about my father's family--my grandfather was PAUL FITE BUFFINGTON married to DORA MAE FRICKS and worked for the railroad and lived in St. Elmo. My father is JAY LYNN, and he had two brothers, LAWRENCE and CHARLES. I believe Paul's family was originally from Ringgold, Ga. Thanks.

JAMES CHILDRESS Tue Jul 7 12:43:17 1998
LOOKING FOR CENSUS LOOKUP OF JAMES D. DOVE MARRIED TO BLANCHE LEE DOVE 1920 CENSUS FOR ANY INFORMATION AVAILABLE. THANKS JIM CHILDRESS

Debra Shaw Wed Jul 8 13:01:26 1998
Looking for assistance in researching lost family members. BRYMER, Amos Green was born 7 Aug 1838, married BRIDGES, Martha J on 12 Nov 1867. Her parents were John A. & Esther Bridges. Amos died 31 August 1882. They had 6 children, Alice or Mary, Esther, Eleanor, John A., Amanda M., and William. Amanda married George Washignton Smith who are my ggrandparents. Thanks.

G.J.CUSHING Thu Jul 9 15:19:26 1998
Seeking info about the dates of deaths of BEATRICE NESBY (nee GUNN), who is alleged to have died ca.1953 in or near Chatanooga, Hamilton County,TN and her infant son EDWARD JAMES NESBY, born and died in Chatanooga,Hamilton Co.,TN ca.1915/1916. Both mother and son are alleged to be buried in Alton Park Cemetery, Chatanooga, TN. She was about 64 years of age. If you have any information,please respond to cushing@magicnet. net.Thank you. G.Cushing,Kissimmee, Florida.

Angela Smith Thu Jul 9 18:08:43 1998
Harry LAWRENCE died Jun 13 1936 in Chattanooga. He was born in 1867 in Adams Co, Pa. His wife was Alice and they lived at 417 Union Ave, Chattanooga in 1920. Need an obituary look-up. Also looking for researchers of Lawrence families in Tennessee.

RAMSEY

Sue Feild Mon Jul 13 09:50:15 1998
I am searching for any data on the BOATFIELD family who lived in Chattanooga, Hamplton Co., Tn. Johnny V. BOATFIELD b.18 Apr. 1898, Rome, Floyd Co., Ga., d. 17 Apr. 1953, Chattanooga,Hamilton Co., Tn. Johnny v. m. Pearl Wallace c1918, Rome, Floyd Co., Ga. Children; 1. Ula Loretta - b. 5 Jun. 1919, d. 1950, Hamilton Co. Tn.
2. Myrtle Louise - b. Sept. 8, 1922, Walker Co., Ga.
3. Liliaie Mae - b. Nov. 1, 1926, Floyd Co., Ga., d. May 1976, Hamilton Co., Tn.
4. Robert- b. Feb. 4, 1930, Hamilton. Co. Tn., d. Jan. 1982.
5. James - b. Dec. 11, 1932, Hamilton Co. Tn.d. Mar. 7, 1995
Any help on this family or any BOATFIELD family would be much appreciated

JOHNS< OWENS< GREEN

shan ray rumph Tue Jul 14 08:28:40 1998
John Jennings and Mary Deerman with daughters Bell (Dr. Roberts), Anna (Lively), Fannie Kate (Ashley), Eula (Knox Garmany), and Sophia (Albert Kirkpatrick) lived in Chattanooga prior to 1900. They moved to Cherokee County, AL where he owned a mill/gin with Aaron Ashley. A family photo lists Emily as the mother so may have been a second wife. Would like any information. mailing address: 209 North Cedarbrook Drive, Auburn, AL 36830

BARBARA ALLISON Thu Jul 16 06:39:18 1998
Jesse Van, born in Hamilton County, Chattanooga TN somewhere around 1870?

george minton Thu Jul 16 09:56:47 1998
I am looking for information on Virginia Ann Rogers. Born 1843 and died 1875. I have found she married Thomas Jefferson Hartman. I am seeking information on her family and their lineage.

george minton Thu Jul 16 10:16:49 1998
I am seeking information on Bill Cunningham, born 1846 and died 1886. I know he married Mary Jane Smith and had 6 childred. I am seeking any further information and family lineage.

Dick Sherrill Thu Jul 16 23:49:24 1998
Can anyone give me information os Shirley Bea Graham Who marrier Doug Wheeler. They had 3 children. She passed away in the 1970's. I have tried to find out everthing that I can About. I went to East Side Jr. High School with her, and I left Chattanooga on Jan. 1952. If anyone has a obituary of her from the paper, and you bear to part with it, It woild be greatly appreciated, or you could e-mail the infomation. My e-mail address is: dick@hi-line.net. I now live in Havre, Montana and my phone # is (406)265-2655. I thank you if you could supply me with information. She Graduated from Central High in 1954. Thank you for anything that you could supply me with. Dickie Sherrill

CARRIGER, WARD, STOVER, BOWERS, WILLIAMS, CROW, MORRELL, MURRY, DRAKE

Jana Gholston Hosler Fri Jul 17 19:25:16 1998
I am looking for a Lucinda Vandergriff born 1831. It is thought that she may have had a child out of wedlock by my GGGrandfather William G Gholston. This child would have been born around 1845 and there may have been a court case involved. Was the child raised by other family members? She later married man named Evans and had two other children. Any information would be appreciated..

BOATFIELD/ WALLACE

VANDERPOOL, MILLARD, FITZSIMMONS, WILLIAMS, LINCOLN, NAVE, O'DELL, ELLIOTT

GIBSON, TULLY, COLEMAN, ELLINGTON

Judy Kimsey Sun Jul 19 20:46:41 1998
I'm trying to fill in the downlines on the Kimsey family tree. Agnew Courtney Kimsey and Ella Abernathy Kimsey moved from Cherokee Co. NC to Chattanooga in the 1930s, and many of their children accompanied them. Their son, my grandfather, was Joseph Pinkney Kimsey. I'm trying to gather information on his siblings: Mary Cordella, m. ? Guess
Dora Belle Kimsey m. ?Blackwell
Anzie Emile
Pollie Luella m. ? Prince
William Gordon, m. Holly?
John Bunyan m. Opal
Harland Leland
Minnie Pauline, m. ? Beaver
I have copies of the family Bible pages, and can provide birth and some death dates. If you're a cousin, or know about this line, please get in touch!!

BOLTON

BOLTON, MCCULLA, SKELTON

Tenika Mon Jul 20 19:41:05 1998
I am searching for any information related to william myers, mary ellen harveston myers, john huse crowe, rachel hard crowe, john d. myers, or rachel myers. any information would be greatly appreciated. they all lived in hamilton, rhea, and meigs counties

WEST

Connie Tue Jul 21 11:32:13 1998
I am looking for information on these surnames. I have Bessie Mae Mitchell m. James F. B. Lewallen, Tennessee Adaline Lovelady m. John Preston Lewallen, Mary Matilda Fitzgerald m. Samuel D. Mitchell. They are from Hamilton or James Co. Any information would be great.

floyd Vernon Fugatt Tue Jul 21 13:04:55 1998
I am trying to find out when and where Rufus Fugatt and Sarah Allen were married and, even better, born. They moved to Missouri prior to 1880. They had 3 children Claude Ellis, bn 11-19-1881, Frank Newton bn 04-02-1886 and Viola (Data UNK) My Great Grandfather's brother Frank's death cert. list the parents as being from Tenn. and my grand father Bernard Fugatt's sister Jennie Pearl was born 07-18-1911 in Redding CA. Her birth cert. lists Cloud as being born in Newton County MO. This is very complicated stuff. Also all of these document list race as "white" but I think there are some darker folk in ther somewhere as I can easily pass for Native American. I will be grateful for any info. F. V. Fugatt

HAYS

THOMAS

Barb Retcher Wed Jul 22 09:58:35 1998
Looking for more information on Rosa Emaline STINNETT who was born in TN 24 Aug. 1882 Her Parents were George Washington STINNETT and Annie Louise GENTRY. Grandparents were John STINNETT and Martha GRIFFITH. Rosa Married Samuel Elmore NEAL 25 Dec.1899. Samuel's parents are Madison Love NEAL and Louiza THURMAN. Any information would be greatly appreciated Thanks

Edward Carter Wed Jul 22 13:51:32 1998
Looking to exchange information with John M. Long of Signal Mountain on the LANGFORD family of Robertson County, TN. Contact by e-mail or 821 E. Burton St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130.

Carol Ring Sat Jul 25 20:03:17 1998
Looking for information on Ernest CLEVENGER b. aprox. 1908. His last known residence was Chattanooga,Tn. I believe his parents were Charles and Myrtle CLEVENGER. I also have reason to believe he is related to Dale CLEVENGER of the Chicago Symphony. Any information would be appreciated. Thank You.

Lisa Vandergriff Sun Jul 26 00:52:03 1998
I am seeking information on the descendants of Higgins COPPINGER and Rachel TUSSY who settled in the TN valley in the 1700's. Children were Walter, COPPINGER, Nancy Mary, Higgins COPPINGER Jr, Smith , and John Thomas COPPINGER, Other COPPINGER descendants are Alexander , Austin , Jesse, George Washington COPPINGER . The COPPINGERS settled around Marion, Grundy, Hamilton, and surrounding counties. Also seeking information on Susan ALLISON, Orpha LEVAN, and Annie LAWSON.

J.R.ERTELL Sun Jul 26 19:04:15 1998
I am seeking information about my maternal grandmother's Tennessee origins. BLANCHE JOSEPHINE TALLEY was one of three sisters (AGNES and MAMIE) born to CHRISTINE TALLEY in the 1890's. They were raised by their maternal grandfather, ANDREW IRONS, following their parents deaths prior to the turn of the century. By 1910, BLANCHE JOSEPHINE TALLEY went to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with "AUNT' MARY WALZ, while the other sisters stayed in Tennessee with an "AUNT" BIRDIE BROWN who lived on National Street. I am trying to find any information regarding my grandmother's family, since the father's name has never been noted. Family legend identifies the grandfather as having been a union army soldier who remained in Tennessee after the Civil War. I would appreciate any informationm anyone might have. Thank you!

Marilyn Murphy Mon Jul 27 01:20:35 1998
Looking for any info on Houston KENNEDY-may have died in Chattanooga - or Erlanger Hospital...1911 or before?...lived in Maury County (Carter's Creek)

Charles C. Harrington Mon Jul 27 15:58:10 1998
Need info on John DAUGHTERY, who in the 1860 census was at dwelling#1176,family# 1179, him and wife Anna had 8 children, 6 girls and two boys at the time. Also need info on Ira SPARKS,who was in dwelling#1790and family# 1792,him and wife Mahala had 5 sons at the time

Cynthia G. Robbins Mon Jul 27 17:09:03 1998
Looking for decendants of Jacob (1803-aft 1850)and Margaret Nelson Olinger. The family was in Meigs Co., TN for the 1850 census, and then moved to Hamilton Co.

Kristy Newman Rochat Mon Jul 27 20:03:55 1998
I am looking for any descendants of the following families: John NORMAN of Hamilton CO,TN and his wife, Rhoda Jane BROWN NORMAN also of Hamilton CO,TN. Actually, Rhoda was from Grundy CO,TN and lived with John NORMAN in Hamilton CO,TN. They were both died and buried in Chattanooga, Hamilton CO,TN at the Concord Baptist Cemetary. They had the following children: 1. Mary Ellen b. Aug. 9, 1870 in Chattanooga, Hamilton CO,TN and died on 24 Sept.,1950. Mary married my g grandfather, James T. Heaton.
2. Virginia "Jenny"- b. 1873,Chattanooga,Ham.CO,TN
3.William "Willie"- b. 1875,Chattanooga,Ham.CO,TN
4. Johnnie- b. 1877,Chattanooga,Ham.CO,TN
5.Lucy- b. 1878,Chattanooga,Ham.CO,TN
6. Henry T.- b. 1879 (1883?);married to Olla---;Chatt.,TN
7.Forrest F.- b. 1887 or '86,Chatt.,Ham.CO,TN
8.Harry H.- b. 1888,Chatt.,Ham.CO,TN
9.Tom- b. 1895 ?,Chatt.,Ham.CO,TN
10. Charlie- b. 1883,Chatt.,Ham.CO,TN
John's parents were Joshua Norman and Nancy ------. John served in the Civil War as a Pvt. in CO I,19th Regt.TN. John is listed in the 1860 Hamilton CO,TN Census at the age of 16 years old and living with the family of John Todd. Rhoda Jane is listed as the head of household in the 1910 Ham.CO,TN Census with her three sons-Charlie,Harry H.,Tom. Henry and Walter were also listed as her grandsons. John was also listed in the 1870 Ham.CO.,TN,too. Only Rhoda was listed in the 1880 Census,Ham.CO with some of her children. Any help in locating the descendants of these people would be greatly appreciated. Kristy Newman Rochat,Knoxville,TN

Kristy Newman Rochat Mon Jul 27 20:49:03 1998
I am looking for any information on the family descendants of Josiah C. HEATON and Sarah Emoline GARDENHIRE. Both of Hamilton CO,TN. Josiah was born in Harrison,TN and died before 1855 in Chattanooga,Hamilton CO, Ball Hill Cem. Sarah Emoline was born in Hamilton CO,TN and died 1870 in Harrison,TN. They had the following children: 1. Mary Lucretia-b.abt. 1855 in Harrison,Hamilton,TN
2. Easter Jane-b.abt. 1858 in Hamilton CO,TN;married Joseph Gillespie BUSH on Dec. 28,1882 in Chattanooga,Ham.CO,TN
3. James Taylor-b.19 Sept.,1861 in Harrison,Ham. CO,TN;died on 18 May,1917 in Chatt.,Ham.CO,TN at Concord Bapt. Cem. there;married Mary Ellen NORMAN.
4. Francis "French" Marion-b. March,1863;married in 1902 to Cynthia BROWN;bur. at Ball Hill Cem. there.
5. William Thomas-b. July, 1864 in Ham.CO,TN;marr. Nancy Ann Elizabeth SMITH on June 2, 1885 in old James CO,TN;died July 29,1931,Chatt.,Ham.CO,TN at the Ball Hill Cem. there.
6. Sarah Elizabeth- b. Nov.,1868 in Hamilton CO,TN;never married; died 1912 at Chatt.,Ham.CO,TN.
7. Charles "Charlie"-b. May 16,1872 in Hamilton CO,TN;married Elizabeth----;died July 23,1937 at Chatt.,Ham.CO,TN at Ball Hill Cem. there.
8. Joseph-b. abt. 1873 in TN
Josiah's parents were Josiah HEATON from SC and b. 1799 and Mary Avarilla Jane KILGORE who was b. in TN in 1807. Sarah Emoline's parents were James T. GARDENHIRE from Roane CO,TN and Sarah "Sally" PATHKILLER,daughter of a prominent Cherokee Indian Chief,PATHKILLER, also from Roane CO,TN. Any information on any of these ancestors of mine would greatly be appreciated. I have a great deal of information on these people and would be willing to share with anyone. Kristy Newman ROCHAT dracula21k@aol.com

michael kennedy Tue Jul 28 00:11:36 1998
i would like to find any info on a NAPOLEON CREEKMORE that was murdered in hamilton county after the civil war

Evelyn Sell Wed Jul 29 08:39:35 1998
Looking for descendants of B R McCulla, a confederate soldier who died in civil war. married Sarah Bolton.need date and place. They had daughter Ellen born 1861? Hamilton Co. Tn Sarah married 2nd to John Franklin Skelton. need dates,place. Sarah died Dec 12,1878 White Co. Ark. In 1881 daughter left White Co ark and went to Indianapolis, In and had dau, Sarah (Sally) I would like more information on who Ellen stayed with in Indiana and who in hamilton co. tn before her marriage to her stepfather. Thanks Evelyn Sell esell@inreach.com

Evelyn Sell Wed Jul 29 09:04:08 1998
Rachael Bolton died Sept 5,1865. Need place of burial, either in Hamilton co or Marion Co TN. Husband Solomon left Tn after Rachael's death with daughter Elizabeth & granddaughter Martha Adaline Simmerman to Illinois. Did he die in Polk Co. Ill July 16, 1868 or someplace in MO. Need place of burial. John Skelton had siblings listed in 1860 Census of Lawrenceburg IN. Brother James and sister Susan. Did they move to Tn? I would like to correspond with any of their descendants. Thanks Evelyn Sell esell@inreach.com

WHITEAKER/WHITTAKER

ABERNATHY, GRAY

Thomas W. Biggs Thu Jul 30 16:25:16 1998
I am looking for descendants of Willis BIGGS, including my ggggrandfather James BIGGS, who died in 1880 in Hamilton County and is buried in Ooltewah. Willis BIGGS (James father) was born circa 1770 in Virginia, married Mary Williams in 1793 and moved to Tennessee (Jefferson County) around 1800. Willis fought in the War of 1812 and is buried next to Fort Seneca, Ohio. Any information on ancestors, descendants and/or siblings would be greatly appreciated.

Mary Moore Thu Jul 30 20:17:19 1998
Jane Brown is the daughter of Cherokkee Chief James Brown .She married Dr. John Yarnell in 1825. Can anyone give me the names of their children? I believe they are my husbands relatives but I need this to verify it. I would appreciate any help . Thank you, Mary Moore . Home adress:
4210 Old Valley Road , Eagle , Idaho 83616

Sylvia Kralik Fri Jul 31 12:10:48 1998
Searching for any info on my grandfather, "Dock" GASTON, born 1870/72, Chatanooga, Tenn. "Dock" may not have been his real name. He was married,Tenn,and had 2 dtrs, maybe one's name was Florence and both were suppose to have been in Vaudeville. He was divorced and living in Calhoun, Ok. by 1910. He married my grandmother,(who was 20 years younger)Hattie YORK, in 1911 in Ok. He died 1918 in the flu epidemic. His father ? GASTON, supposedly owned a BUTCHER SHOP in CHATANOOGA, TENN. Dock GASTON may have gotten into trouble at that butcher shop and went to Oklahoma. A picture of DOCK GASTON and perhaps his parents or grandparents, Alexander C GASTON and wife, Mary Frances JONES may be viewed at http:members.aol.com/krhhhh Thank you for your time. sylvia@cottagesoft.com

GROEL