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Bedford County, Tennessee Queries

Archived Queries for November 1996


Anna Dattalo Fri Nov 29 21:08:14 1996
I am looking for the parents and siblings of HOUSTON MCCLURE. He first appeared in Williamson County in the 1810 tax roll. He married Amy OGILVIE, daughter of John and Hannah OGILVIE on July 20, 1814. Houston MCCLURE fought at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in the calvalry unit from Williamson County. Houston and Amy lived in the Bedford County area during the 1830's until they migrated to Texas in 1837. Houston died in 1839 in Nacogdoches, TX. I would appreciate any information that anyone can provide.

Paul Basso Sat Nov 30 14:28:49 1996
My wife is a descendant of Malachi Simpson of GA>AR. His brother, Rice (AKA Uncle Buck) has descendants that have lived or is now living in Moore Co. (that I know of). I am seeking any and all relatives/information for the following families: Simpson, Bobo, Haslett, Rodgers,Motlow/Motley; also Edwards family of Grainger Co. Also, does anyone have lists of Bobo, Lynchburg and Pioneer cemeteries of Moore Co.? Thank you for your time and effort. Good luck and happy hunting. Sincerly,

George Wilkerson Thu Nov 28 01:52:13 1996
Interested in information regarding to the John Lewis and Mary Freeman family that resided in Bedford Co., Tennessee from 1820 - 1850. Early census records indicate there may have been eleven children to this marriage. John was born in Maryland about 1795. Mary was born in North Carolina about 1796. There marriage location has not been found. John, his wife, Mary and six females were shown living in Jackson Co., Alabama by 1860. One of their daughter's, Dorcas Lewis, (my gg grandmother), married a Joseph "Joe" Wilkinson in 1852, (location unknown). Any help with the early Lewis family in Bedford Co. would be deeply appreciated.

Stanley Harris Fri Nov 29 08:16:01 1996
Need information on 1.Thomas H Bernard b 10 June 1783 VA d 31 Jan 1824 Bedford Co 2.Elizabeth Susan Barksdale b 19 Feb 1793 Halifax Va m to Thomas Bernard in Bedford Co? d 16 July 1835 Rutherford Co 3.Virginia Ann Bernard b 9 Apr 1814 Bedford Co d 24 Sept 1857 Marshall Co Ms

Tommy Allen Mon Nov 25 20:16:36 1996
GROOMS FAMILY I am interested in information on the Grooms Family. James Grooms married Rosanna Morgan in Bedford County, Tenneeeee.They had the following children: 1. Martha Ann Grooms, b. 09-17-1848 2. James Leonard Grooms, b 03-18-1820 3. Rachael Rebecca Grooms, 05-20-1852, married Francis Marion Reeves 4. William Allen Grooms, 08-03-1853, married 1. Margaret Low, 2. Sarah V. Sartain, 3. Sallie Reeves. 5. Mahala Virginia Grooms, b. 11-23-1859 6. George Herman Grooms, b. 03-03-1862, married Mary Emma McCool 7. Sarah John (Sallie) Grooms, b. 10-03-1863, married Landon H. Bouldin. 8. Eziekiel Monroe Grooms b 05-21-1867 9. Pamelia Elizabeth (Millie) Grooms 10 Francis Marion (Frank) Grooms b. 02-15-1870, married 1. Annie Clay, #2 Rosa Meeks James married again Nancy McClain, had child Benjamin Harrison Grooms

Joyce Foster Tue Nov 26 15:40:45 1996
Looking for information on birthplace and parents of J.Nathaniel Clark born 1823 Kentucky, married 1848 Roane Co., TN, died 1884 Hunt Co., TX married Martha Bracket (nickname Patsy) 1827(TN)-1910 (TX)

Marsha Foster Tue Nov 26 15:43:26 1996
Looking for information on Josie Jacobs Born 1870's (MS) married at age 14 in TN to ? Nix Died 1900's (TN) Part Cherrokee Indian Daughter was Anna Nix - married Peter Lewis

Rita Parker Wed Nov 27 19:36:17 1996
Looking for any information on Daniel Payne, William Payne, Ramson T. Payne and another William Payne that were in the 1820 census record for Warren County, TN. Believed to be related in some way to me. Any information would be appreciated.

Theresa Brandon Wed Nov 27 10:53:00 1996
Looking for information on BRANDON. WILLIAM F. BRANDON was born in Tennesse in March 1856. He was married in 1881 to Mary ?. They had these children: OSCAR BRANDON born april 1881 OTTO BRANDON born january 1883 CHARLEY BRANDON born September 1884 PERRIE CLEVELAND BRANDON born 1888 married LOUISE HOOKER, March 16, 1909 in Grant Township, Arkansas died August 1911 in Colorado Springs, Co GEORGE BRANDON born April 1888 ALICE BRANDON born December 1889 HERLIE BRANDON born November 1894 LEATHY BRANDON Born June 1898

Rob Sutton Mon Nov 25 10:40:14 1996
Seeking information on William Sutton and his family. William was born in Spottsylvania County, VA on 14 Dec 1782 but moved to Bedford County, TN before 1817. He is believed to have married Elizabeth Turner. William and Eliazbeth had 12 children before moving to Fayette County, TX in 1840. All of the children are believed to have been born in Bedford County, TN. Children's names and years of birth are John L. (1817), Sarah (1819), Wesley (1820), Ann (1822), William (1823), Cyrene (1825), Henrietta (1827), Mary Ann (1829), Charles Finley (1830), Martha (1834), Jane (1837). Family letters indicate William's children were cousins of a Quarles Sutton and Whittmore Sutton (both MD's we believe). Any information or leads regarding William's spouse, parents, or siblings would be appreciated.

Bill Lyle Fri Nov 22 11:57:37 1996
I am looking for John Dryden Lyle Born about 1838 in Jefferson County Tennessee Also, Elber Servier Rogers-- any info on him Place of birth and parents Samule R. Lyle Born 1859 Calhoun TN

Gordon L. Drollinger Sat Nov 23 06:02:07 1996
Seeking father of John W. TROLINGER 17 Dec 1826-16 Oct 1905 born Bedford county TN, married Rachel WATSON, mother Lucretia born 1803 1805 SC(?) father born NC. possible son of Adam TROLINGER born 1765 Rockingham county NC.

DReid85277 Sat Nov 23 11:26:22 1996
I am interested in any info About WEBB or Royster Especially William Julius and Esther UNK. WEBB (she was Cherokee)

Donna Mendelsohn Thu Nov 21 07:22:25 1996
I'm looking for ANY information on GRUNDY, BEALL (or BEALE), or SHAPARD families anywhere in Tennessee prior to 1850. And since GRUNDY County is not online yet, is there someone who could give me a brief history of the county, especially how it came by it's name? Any help will be VERY greatly appreciated!!

Brenda Stewart-Reeder Thu Nov 21 09:23:35 1996
I am looking for my two great-uncles--William Ernest Stewart and James P. Stewart. They are the sons of James and Charity Carolyn Settle/Suttle Stewart. They both moved back and forth from Kentucky to Tennessee and both are said to have died in Tennessee. William E. born December 1879 in KY and was married to Minnie A. Hill, their children are Otis Ernest; William Elzie; Beatrice N.; May Elsie; and Abbie Lucille. James P. was born 13 Feb 1881 in KY and was married to Ollie Hill, their children are Jennie; James C.; Cecil; Willard J.; Jewel; Tyline; and Elma. James was last seen by my parents in November 1953 on Thanksgiving Day. They are both on the 1920 Dyer Co., TN Census with their families. Any descendants please contact you cousin: Brenda Stewart-Reeder, 2321 West Earles Court Road; Taylorsville, Utah 84119-6010; (801)967-0109.

Donna Waggoner Carter Tue Nov 19 16:42:30 1996
Researching Waggoners in Grainger, Bedford-Coffee,Claiborne, and Union Counties in Tennessee. From abt. 1805- to 1855. Allied families: Caston, Hart, Rainey, and Reynolds. Others? Would like to hear from anyone researching these lines. Thanks. dcarter@vzinet.com Donna Carter, POB 657, Edgewood, Tx., 75117

Rena Anderson Pittman Tue Nov 19 17:24:23 1996
HAMPTON ANDERSON BEAVERS WOOD I would appreciate any information regarding: Preston HAMPTON b 1777 NC d 13 Sep 1859 Lincoln Tn m. 1 Sep 1807 Tn Sarah "Sally" BEAVERS b 1788 Tn b 1788 Tn d 1830 Lincoln Co Tn believe to be the daughter of William BEAVERS d 1816 Lincoln Co Tn Preston and "Sally" oldest son was William HAMPTON b 1 Aug 1808 William Perry ANDERSON b (c) 1815 Tn. m. (1841?) Tn Mary WOOD d before 1850 daughter of (Col.) Matthew WOOD W.P and Mary had one son William Henry ANDERSON b 28 June 1847 Tn Matthew WOOD left an inheritance for W.H. ANDERSON in Claiborne Co. bank W.H. ANDERSON married Clara HAMPTON daughter of William HAMPTON Please contact: rena@rapidramp.com

Nadine Chepeus Tue Nov 19 19:38:07 1996
BRANDON - Chas Brandon to Bedford Co abt 1810. Related families children and grandchildren married into. KING, HANES, MULLINS, PANNELL, SHANNON, PANNELL, ALLISON, MIZE, SWEENEY, KENADY, CHAMBERS, LEE, SNELLING, NORVILLE. Also three grandons, (father unknown Brandon) John W., m Louisa Jane Rich; Andrew J., m Nancy Ann ?; Robert Henry m Sarah E. Riggins. Happy to share any info.

Linda Stockdale Sun Nov 17 07:37:44 1996
ROGERS Seeking information of Drury ROGERS, born 1775 in NC, died after 1850, Bedford Co., TN.

Gene Searcy Tue Nov 12 15:00:31 1996
I am researching the family of John Lambert Neill (1790-1876) who married Sally Clay Martin (1798-1879). They were married on March 19, 1818. Children included Sarah Clay Neill/Searcy, Marcy C.Neill/Smith, Matty B.Neill/Hughes, Rachel E., Arabella R., and three sons, James F., John L.jr. and Archer. The latter were in the 23rd TN INF. Archer was killed in May 1864 at Drewry's Bluff VA. John Neill jr. was captured at Petersburg, VA in June 1864 and died in Elmira NY prison in November 1864. James F. was wounded at Shiloh on April 7, 1862. John Lambert Neill lived near Fairfield,TN. The house he built in the 1820s is still occupied. I would be most interested in hearing from anyone regarding this family

Shirley Holt Tue Nov 12 10:09:12 1996
Bedford County: Looking for parents of William W. and Leighton E. HOLT. William W. HOLT born in Bedford Co. who married Louise TROSELER. Their children: Leadwick b 1840 md Mary EDDY; Elizabeth b 1842 md Stephen S. HARRIS; William Leighton b 1844 md Matilda R. COOMBES; Sadie HOLT b 1845; Mary Priscilla HOLT b1848 md Isaac Duke PARKER; Martha b 1851; M. Payne b 1853; Dempsey Spencer b 1856 md Florence Matilda SHANKLE; Ella b 1858 m James B. YOUNG; Beauregard b 1861. William had a brother Leighton E. HOLT (our line) who married Elizabeth PARKER. Their children: Pinckney b 1855 md Martha Ellen BUMPUS; Almeda b 1857 md James S. HOLT a cousin; Daniel B 1862 md Nettie MYERS. Do any of these names appear in your files? Will be happy to share additional information if you need any. E-mail to MomHolt@aol.com. Thanks. Shirley Holt

Georgia Morgan Sun Nov 10 05:10:17 1996
Am researching several family lines that came from TN: WALKER, PICKETT, etc. Would appreciate any help. Willing to exchange data. E-mail at "gmmorgan@tcac.com".

Francine Jones Sun Nov 10 19:31:10 1996
Researching the Hicks family of McNairy Co. Earliest known ancester is Elijah Hicks b ca 1800 NC came to TN as a child. Died McNairy Co. ca 1840. His wife was Kessiah Kimmons, b ca 1800, Bedford Co., TN. Their known children were William Walker Berry Hicks, David Hicks, and Sarah. All replies answered.

Jo Anne Neely Gomez Mon Nov 11 01:06:48 1996
Am researching the following family names in TN: NEELY, HANKINS, MCCLELLOND/MCCLELLAN/MCCLELLEN/MCCLELLAND,LONGWITH OR LONGWITT, PHILLIPS, GRAMMER. My great grandparents: Robert Jason Neely born 23 Mar 1855 married Mary Ann (Polly)GRAMMER born 27 Jul 1848. Also P.T. HANKINS (Pet Thomas) born 02 Feb 1872 TN (father Robert HANKINS, Sr. and mother Littie PHILLIPS - mother died and P.T. lived with a possible relative Joseph SEAT) married Effie O'dell McClellond born 27 Oct 1880 TN. Great Great Grandparents: Theodore (possibly Terrel Theodore) MCCLELLOND/MCCLELLAND/MCCLELLAN/MCCLELLON/MCCLELLEN born 1846 married Mylyda (or Maladie) Musidoor LONGWITT or LONGWITH born 1854 TN had two children born in TN: Auria Belle MCCLELLOND born 1874 and Effie (possibly Euphemia ?) O'dell MCCLELLOND/MCCLELLAN born 27 Oct 1880. In my baby book there is reference made to a great great grandmother by the name of Sophia Melvina FITZELLER of London City??? Mylyda Musidoor Longwith supposedly part Cherokee (possibly different tribe)....in some family history shows Theodore McClellond divorced Mylyda. P.T. HANKINS first wife was Molly PENELTON. My name is Jo Ane Neely Gomez and email address is mac@pe.net THANKS FOR THE HELP.

Dayna Cohen McMullen Thu Nov 7 22:19:12 1996
CLARDY--I am looking for info on Benjamin & Joseph CLARDY. Benjamin may have been the father of Joseph CLARDY. They are both in Franklin Co., TN in the 1820 census index on pg. 4. In the 1830 census index there is a Benjamin on pg. 25 and Joseph on pg. 26. According to my aunt's records, our Benjamin d. 1823 in Franklin Co., TN. By 1830 Joseph had moved to Bedford Co., TN. We believe that Joseph would be the father of our Peter E.J. CLARDY (b. 1812, TN; d. 1869, Whitfield Co., GA) m. Tabitha Jane Eskew in 1850 in GA. I don't have access to these actual census records for TN . Anyone working on this line, please contact me. I have a lot on Peter's descendants to share. Thanks!

Joyce Rushing Youngblood Fri Nov 8 17:22:45 1996
I am looking for any RUSHING that may have migrated from Anson Co NC. The time period would be 1790-1850. The spelling could be RUSHIN, RUSSIAN. Any info greatly appreciated. Joyce Rushing Youngblood

Tanya Gilliam Griffin Fri Nov 8 07:05:43 1996
Seeking info on Charles HART -- b. 1795 Mercer Co. KY, lived Bedford Co. TN 1803 > abt. 1830, then moved to Morgan Co. ILL -- married first a daughter of Joseph WAGGONER from Bedford & Coffee Cos. TN. He married Eliza MATHIS/ MATHIAS before moving to Texas in early-1840s. Could have also had a wife named WHITE in Illinois, from whom he was divorced, with a son named GREEN; may also have been married to Matilda MATTHEWS/MATHEWS. Charles HART died in Hunt Co. TX 3 Nov 1870, along with his wife, Eliza; they are buried together in a double grave in Weiland (Hunt) TX. Charles HART brothers include Solomon HART, Nathaniel HART, David HART, and Anderson HART -- Joseph WAGGONER's daughters include Nancy WAGGONER, m. Solomon HART. Other WAGGONER daugthers married John REYNOLDS, John RAINEY, Charles HART, Anderson HART. Can anyone help me? Thanks!

Debbie Wasserburger Tue Nov 5 20:10:05 1996
I am looking for COSSEY, QUALLS, LAMB, AUSTIN, MICHAEL, WHITE, FRESHOUR, RAINEY, AND OTHER SURNAMES in TN. The QUALLS were in HARDIN CO., OVERTON CO., ROANE CO., PERRY CO., and a few others. Wishing to trade info. expecially in the HARDIN, WAYNE, and OVERTON COUNTIES.

James Brigman Wed Nov 6 18:02:49 1996
Info needed on any and all Brigmans, Rackleys, or Pruitts.

Patrick Holden Wed Nov 6 18:24:22 1996
HOLDEN, PACE, HANEY: Eli H. HOLDEN probably lived in Rutherford county for a while sometime between 1830-1860. He was born in TN and married a gal (Sarah L. PACE) down in Bedford county in 1852 and they had a son William Charles in 1855. I bet his parents, brothers and sisters probably lived in Rutherford county too. If anyone knows of a HOLDEN or PACE whom might fit this description, I would be pleased to correspond. Other PACE relatives include Richmond, Edmund O (E.O.) PACE. Also living in the PACE household were two kids with a surname of HANEY.

Robert W. Hill Mon Nov 4 14:54:25 1996
Am interested in information of the Eli Hill family. 1830 Census in Bedford (now Coffee) County.

Fred Vallowe Tue Nov 5 15:00:11 1996
Looking for information regarding Robert Throgmorton/Throgmartin and Mary Culpeper who lived in Bedford County ca 1820.

Marge Dulin Fri Nov 1 19:04:43 1996
Looking for information on David Manuel LOGAN, wife Mary HODGES, and children Martha Logan FLOYD, Polly m. Josiah BRICHUN, Sally m. Lemuel BRICHUN, Benjamin, Tarlton, John H., Agnes, Elizabeth,Lucinda, and Lucy. They lived in Wilson, Bedford, and Marshall Counties, TN during the first half of the 1800's. Came to TN from Goochland or Fluvanna Co., VA around 1800. Interested in spouses, children, any other information available. m. Lemuel BRICHUN, Benjamin, Tarlton, John H., Agnes, Elizabeth, Lucinda, and Mary. Especially interested in places and dates, spouses, children, etc.

Gloria Jones Fri Nov 1 20:08:32 1996
I am currently researching all BREWER surname lines in the US primarily before 1900. Am working with about 100 other BREWER researchers 0n-line. Am interested in Any BREWER data. Very happy to share with you. Gloria

Kay Cornelius Sat Nov 2 04:54:30 1996
I am looking for the descendants of Virginia Moore Wilhoite and Thomas Philip Wilhoite, d. 12 Jan 1891.Bedford Co., TN

Mark Shepard Sat Nov 2 08:26:55 1996
I'm looking for the location of the Huffman family cemetery near Normandy and Coffee County. The family in Tennessee dates from Peter Huffman who emigrated from Alamance, NC in 1812. The Conestoga wagon he came in is in the Tennessee State Museum. Any help with location, coordinates, or directions would be appreciated.

Steven A. Fork Sat Nov 2 12:03:33 1996
Elizabeth Fork Arrived in KY. from Tenn. in the 1870 Hopkin County Ky. Census with three children Rebecca 15, Mary 13, and James 11,Need any Tenn. information on the Fork Name.


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