JAMES AND SARAH POE
Searching for information on James and Sarah Poe who had at least oneson, Samuel, in Tennessee about 1816. Samuel (and bros and sis, Ibelieve) is listed on the Lawrence Co, KY 1850 census. Thnaks somuch for any help. Rose
Rose Jobe Unrue
rju1@gte.net
Submitted on Tue Jun 30 23:00:14 EDT 1998
LAWSON, MCCORKLE
Looking for information on Charlotte MCCorkle b.4/20/1826 and herhusband Tyre LAWSON Jr. b. 5/9/1824. Their children were, Franklinb.1852, Charles b.1868, Elizabeth b. 1877 and Minerva b.1867.Thankyou
Carol Ring
CeeAre2@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jun 29 22:45:39 EDT 1998
NEAL, STINNETT, THURMAN
Looking for information on Samuel Elmore NEAL Born 1877 in BledsoeCo. Tn. He married Rosa Emaline STINNETT in 1899. Samuels Parentswere Madison Love NEAL and Louiza THURMAN. Any additional Information on any of these names Would be Greatly appreciated. Thanks
Barb Retcher
jungle@bright.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 29 21:03:37 EDT 1998
WATSON, SWEETON
My grandfather's name is Eugene (Carl) WATSON he married Hazel MCBEE,his father's name was Lacy WATSON and mothers Ethel SWEETON. They hadthree other children there names are George WATSON, Fred WATSON, andGladice WATSON.
Tonya Dick -- 9218 Dayton Pike Lot # 86, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
DDDALE@prodigy.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 29 02:43:59 EDT 1998
JACKSON, BORUFF,
Looking for info on Valentine JACKSON born in Bledsoe CountyJan.6,1824,to William Jackson and Anna BORUFF. Williams father isJohn JACKSON, need info on him also.
Cindy Gibson
dc2fish@pacbell.net
Submitted on Sun Jun 28 19:54:09 EDT 1998
DOUGLASS
I am looking for information on Isaac Douglass, b. 1837 in BledsoeCo, TN. He married Margaret Johnson on 12-2-1856, also in BledsoeCo, TN. Isaac died 4-25-1873 in Woodbury Cannon Co, TN. What I amreally needing is who was Isaac's father. I believe his Mother wasClarissa Douglass. She appeared on the 1850 TN census as head ofhousehold with 11 children (Isaac being one). Need the name ofIsaac's father. Thanks for you help.
Gail Jent
Jentnm@etsc.net
Submitted on Fri Jun 26 01:10:03 EDT 1998
HARRIS
Seeking any information on Thomas HARRIS and son Silas HARRIS both oncensus for Bledsoe Co. 1850 census.
Lester L. Harris -- 13410 #D La Jolla Circle, , La Mirada, CA 90638-3315
llhbth@earthlink.net
Submitted on Thu Jun 25 20:40:45 EDT 1998
BRANNAN
I am looking for descendants of Thomas BRANNAN, who applied for aRevolutionary War pension in 1818 while living in Bledsoe County. Since he stated that he had been in Colonel Mebane's North Carolinaregiment, I think that he is the Thomas in my Brannan line who movedfrom Johnston County, NC.
Sue Plaster
SPlaster@InfoAve.net
Submitted on Wed Jun 24 20:57:00 EDT 1998
CLARISSADOUGLASS,RUSSELL
Clariss a Douglas, Russell, Angeline Ketchum,Martha Ketchum. WilliamDouglas
Susan Douyotas -- 1500 Stratford Av, Nashville, TN 37216
Little1949@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 24 12:55:53 EDT 1998
WALKER, HICKS, MCCAIN
Researching Walkers in Bledsoe Co TN...particularly interested inBuckner and Peggy (McCain) Walker, he was b. 21 Jan 1782 "of BledsoeCo". Buckner was reportedly a son of George and Eleanor (Hicks)Walker. My ancestor is a Buckner Walker b. 1806 in either TN or GAand married Seleta Freeland and, apparently, part Cherokee. Is minea son of the Buckner Walker "of Bledsoe Co"?
James W. McDaniel -- 16 Olive Branch Lane, Paradise, CA 95969-2240
bonnyjim@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jun 15 22:43:01 EDT 1998
GOFF
I am looking for info on William B. GOFF who was in Bledsoe Co priorto 1850 and married Phoebe WALLING, dau of Thomas Danie and NancyJONES WALLING. I believe he is possibly the son of Ambrose GOFF,listed on the 1850 Bledsoe Co. census as age 84 born VA. Does anyonehave info on this GOFF family? Is Ambrose the same as listed as beinga soldier in the War of 1812? What is the connection to theWHITTENBARGER/WHITTENBURG family? There are several deeds ofconveyance and deeds of trust in the early 1840-50's between AmbroseGOFF and Joseph WHITTENBURG &William GOFF and Samuel WHITTENBURG. Isthere a connection? Would appreciate any info. Thanks!
Melanie Morris Sussner -- 1103 Hermitage Park Drive, Hermitage, TN 37606
Bamajane@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jun 15 02:37:18 EDT 1998
PAUL
Researching PAUL family. Thomas PAUL, age 70, and Polly PAUL, age 35are shown in 1860 (only) Bledsoe Co. census. Also listed werechildren: George, Sally, Josephine. Polly would also have been hisdaughter or daughter in law, not wife. PAUL family was in Robesonco., NC prior to moving south. Would love to exchange information onthis family.
L. Miller
telem@earthlink.net
Submitted on Sat Jun 13 19:03:49 EDT 1998
BRYANT
I am looking for information on John Kelly BRYANT Who was born inBledsoe County. He married Lula Belle Anderson. This is all theinformation that I have. Any information would be appreciated.
Debbie Williams
williams@bayou.com
Submitted on Tue Jun 9 22:56:09 EDT 1998
HITE, JAMES
MY NAME IS HAROLD JOSEPH HITE, BORN 11/02/56. I AM TRYING TO FINDTHE CONNECTION BETWEEN GEORGE HITE AND THE JAMES BROTHERS. I WANT TOKNOW MY HERITAGE.
Harold (Joe) Joseph Hite -- 32135 Topaz Rd, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
teamvan@lucernevalley.net
Submitted on Tue Jun 9 15:33:06 EDT 1998
BLEDSOE
Our family has lived in the Dickson County area of middle Tennesseefor generations, and we are curious if our ancestors came out ofBLEDSOE County. My grandfather was Aburey BLEDSOE, and my father isDouglas BLEDSOE, who both lived in Dickson County. Any informationwould be appreciated.
Danny R. BLEDSOE
nailscrk@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 8 20:56:17 EDT 1998
RUSSEL
Need info on David RUSSEL of Bledsoe County. He was 77 at time of1850 census. Did he leave a will or is there an estate record. Hiswife, Elizabeth, was 56 in 1850. David had one son I am aware of. Hewas Uriah Wiley RUSSEL. Need to know where David is buried and thenames of other children.
Glain E. Martin
glain@ozcool.com
Submitted on Sat Jun 6 16:42:27 EDT 1998
RAINS
Looking for Bart RAINS ne married Martha Jane SMITH they had a sonnamed Thomas Allan SMITH my grandfathwer he was born in 1870 died in1923 he was born in Bledsoe County Tennesse. Any help would begreatly apperciated. Thank You Kathy Coldiron
KathyColdiron
wklc@infinet. com
Submitted on Sat Jun 6 00:26:28 EDT 1998
GREER
Looking for any verifable information on Isaiah Stephen Greer, born1813 in unknown county, SC, i.e. father's name, South Carolina countyof birth or information on birthplace of his mother, Mary Ann Greer.Also any leads as to whom Mary Ann Greer's father may have been; itis unknown if Greer was her married or maiden name. Believed to havelived in upper Bledsoe, which later became part Cumberland county.
Cris Hood
crishood@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 1 22:39:11 EDT 1998
GIST, GUESS
Would like any information on any Gist or Guess that lived in BledsoeCounty in the 1800's. Happy to share information from my files.
Pat Gist/Guess Lemonds
johnsour@ili.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 1 12:11:56 EDT 1998
BARKER, REED, TAYLOR
I am looking for CORDIE REED who married DELIAH BARKER. I have only 2children listed, Elizabeth and Louisa Jane REED, did they have anymore children? Louisa Jane REED was born in 1836, she is my gggrandmother. Both girls married TAYLOR brothers. Louisa Jane REEDmarried James TAYLOR in 1855 in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. JamesTAYLOR was born in Fentress County, Tennessee. Louisa Jane died in1901 in Casey County, Kentucky. Thank you for your time and have agood day.
Roberta Jones
babe@netdirect.net
Submitted on Sun May 31 13:14:18 EDT 1998
CRAZE, CRAYS
Need any information on CRAZE/CRAYS family from Bledsoe Co., TN. Husband's name unknown (to me), wife Lucy, born abt 1795 NC. Believed children: James Craze, born abt 1819; John CRAZE, born abt1822; Elizabeth, born abt 1823, (or she could be a daughter-in-law.); Margaret, born abt 1829. The above people must have movedto AL in the 1840's, appear on the 1860 census of DeKalb Co., AL. Any help greatly appreciated.
Beth H. Sauceman -- P. O. Box 842, LaFayette, GA 30728
BSauceman@aol.com
Submitted on Sun May 31 12:02:32 EDT 1998
HALE, AQUILLA T.MARTIN
Need to verify the parents of Aquilla T.Martin HALE b.1850: Bledsoeco., TN.: Wife: Mary WYATT.He is believed to be the son of John T. HALE,Jr. & Mary HALL: who wasa son of John T. HALE & Martha TATE: A son of John HALE,Rs who was ason of Nicholas HAILE and Ruth ACRE. Any help will be greatlyappreciated. Thank you.
Carolyn King
crbking@webtv.net
Submitted on Wed May 27 21:10:29 EDT 1998
SWAFFORD, RUDDICK/REDDICK, FORD
I am researching my family surnames as listed, in East and MiddleTennessee. I have an extensive data base on these surnames at mywebpage; http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/r/o/b/Jimmie-L-Robins/The pages are at the bottom.
Jimmie Lee ROBINS -- 1512 Riggs Dr, Ponca City, OK 74601
robinjl@poncacity.net
Submitted on Wed May 27 12:51:58 EDT 1998
BROWN,JOHNSTON,COCHRAN,MURPHY,OSBORN
William BROWN b. ca 1845 m. Sally Jane JOHNSTON from Alabama moved toArkansaw and Stone County Missouri in 1880. Looking for possibly hisson and my granddaddy John Harvey BROWN b. ca 1874 in Arkansaw.
Betty Slovinski
bslovins@accn.org
Submitted on Sun May 24 05:27:21 EDT 1998
GIPSON
Preston GIPSON was born 22 June 1826 in Bledsoe County TN, marriedNancy Jane TROWER on 7 May 1848 in Barry County MO and died 15 June1907 in Dade County MO. They had 10 children. Looking for siblings, parents of Preston.
Lorraine (Gipson) Gieringer
lg40kids@aol.com
Submitted on Fri May 22 23:38:26 EDT 1998
WILSON, CROW, MCDONALDSON
James WILSON was born in Bledsoe Co., TN in 1833 and died inHamilton Co., TN May 23, 1912, buried in Granny Walker Cem. atMowbray. He married Susan CROW MCDONALDSON in 1885 in Ham Co. SusanCROW married first Richard McDONALDSON and second James WILSON. Searching for the parents and siblings of James WILSON. Susan CROWwas the dau of Ellenor HARTMAN and Thomas P CROW. wilso502@aol.com
F Wilson
wilso502@aol.com
Submitted on Tue May 19 18:58:20 EDT 1998
BARGER, BULLOCK
Hello: I am interested in finding out any information on Allen andNancy BULLOCK BARGER my gr-gr-grandparents. Allen BARGER was born inTn. ABT of 1801. Nancy was born in Tn. ABT of 1815. I don't knowwhere either Allen and Nancy were born. In 1829, I found a landgrant for 100 acres of land in Morgan Co. Tn. issued to Allen BARGER. I now have a deed for this property out of Morgan Co. Tn. for the100 acres signed by Governor William Carroll of Tn. It is my beliefthat Allen and Nancy lived in Bledsoe Co. Tn. beforing moving toRipley Co. Missouri in the 1830's. I am interested in who Allen andNancy's parents are; were there any siblings? When was Allen BARGERand Nancy BULLOCK married? Any information would be appreciated. Carl Barger, Superintendent of the Warren Public Schools, Warren, AR.
Carl Barger -- 315 East Cedar, Warren, AR 71671
cbarger@seark.net
Submitted on Sun May 17 23:56:53 EDT 1998
SWAFFORD JACK J, SWAFFORD JOHN, SWAFFORD JACOB MOSES, SWAFFORD JOHN WESLEY
SWAFFORD Jack J, married in Bledsoe county TN, Born: 1800 Tn, listedpm 1850 Bradley County census.SWAFFORD John Wesley, Brn: 3/12/1834 TN. Sequatchei Valley, foot ofcumberlnd Mtns, SWAFFORD Jacob Moses brn: 23/12/1842 TN, married:21/7/1861 Died:05/1/1917 Henderson, Baxter County Ark. Deed forSWAFFORD Jacob Moses in Ozark County Mo 1901 last entry date was 1909the SWAFFORD Name was changed in spelling somewhere along the line.It was also spelled SWOFFORD. I have deaths certificates stating thechange on Jacob Moses SWAFFORD to SWOFFORD on a census of 1880 OzarkCounty MO, in the Bridges Township.
Lavonne Griffin Moore
ltlokie@jps.net
Submitted on Sat May 16 15:52:13 EDT 1998
THOMAS
Looking for information on Franklin THOMAS, son of James THOMAS andElizabeth FOSTER, born 6 Sep 1845, Pikesville, Bledsoe Co., TN,married to Angalet M. TURNEY, 1872. Searching for any and allinformation on him and the THOMAS family.
Mary E. Dougherty
medough@aol.com
Submitted on Fri May 15 10:50:06 EDT 1998
BARGER,BULLOCK
Hello: I am Carl Barger. I am in search of information relating toAllen BARGER and Nancy BULLOCK BARGER. Allen BARGER was born inTennessee in 1801. Where I do not know. In 1829, I found a landgrant and deed for 100 acres in Morgan Co. Tennessee granted to AllenBARGER. The deed was signed by Governor William Carroll of Tn. Allen BARGER is my gr-gr-grandfather and Nancy BULLOCK is mygr-gr-grandmother. I have information on both of them from 1840 on,but I need information on them prior to 1840. I need to know whereAllen BARGER and Nancy BULLOCK were born. Who their parents were? Marriage date and place of marriage for Allen BARGER and NancyBULLOCK. I believe Allen Barger and Nancy BULLOCK married sometimebetween 1830-35. I believe that they moved to Bledsoe County in theearly thirties and then own to Ripley Co. Mo. in the late 1830's. Ifanyone can help me with my search plese e-mail me at: (cbarger@seark.net) or (bargerc@elvis.sesc.k12.ar.us) I am currentlyemployed as superintendent o
Carl Barger -- 315 East Cedar, Warren, AR 71671
cbarger@seark.net
Submitted on Thu May 14 22:04:34 CDT 1998
HALE.WYATT
Margaret Jane HALE daughter of Aquilla T. Martin and Mary J WYATT Hale of Bledsoe County was born Nov 1871 She married Thomas Sweeney BLACKBURN of Rhea County in Oct 1895. Seeking information on her grandparents and siblings.
Ann Blackburn -- 174B Cherry Hill Lane, Spring City, TN 37381
baju@webtv.net
Submitted on Tue May 12 21:18:56 CDT 1998
HALL
I am seeking any information on Lent HALL, born about 1816in Tennessee, possibly Bledsoe County. He married a woman namedCatherine, and had the following children born in Alabama. Most ofthe children ended up in Texas we believe:1. Cintha A., born 18442. Elizabeth, born 18483. Oller (female), born 18504. Josiah, born 18545. Martha, born 18576. Renfries (male), born 18587. Amos, born 18608. Rubin Newt, born 2 Dec 1862.9. Andrew N., born 1866If any of these people look familiar, would you kindly letme know so we can exchange information?
Robert Williams -- 390 Boyer Road, Grants Pass, OR 97526
will7370@tao.sou.edu
Submitted on Tue May 12 11:54:55 CDT 1998
SMITH, KLEGH
Looking for information on John Jordan SMITH, b. 1804 VA m.Sarah KLEGH (sp?, not positive about her surname) in 1824Bledsoe co., TN. A Jordan Smith is listed in the 1830 census,Bledsoe county. Had two children in TN (possibly Bledsoe orneighboring counties), Idress Elizabeth b. 1826 and Orlena Demaris b.1828. After 1830 he had moved his family to KY then IL.Thanks so much for your help!
Connie Thorsen
thorsenc@stjohns.edu
Submitted on Wed May 6 11:36:32 CDT 1998
RUNIONS/RUNYONS, NEILL
Seek information on Susan (Susannah) RUNIONS/RUNYON b. 11 Nov. 1818,Beldsoe Co. TN m. 07 Oct. 1835 Rhea Co. TN to Peter A. NEILL B. 11Nov. 1812. Both died in Barry Co. MO. Parents of Peter A. NEILL andof Susan, anyone? Would like to exchange info on both families.
Pat Hemphill
phemphil@bbs.com
Submitted on Tue May 5 10:00:47 CDT 1998
CRUNK OR GIBBS
Looking for information about a Margaret Gibbs who married a GeorgeCrunk in possible 1844,in possible Bledsoe County.They had one sonborn in Tennessee William Crunk born 1845. Two children born inArkansas John R. Crunk and Mary Crunk. One child born inMissouri,James A. Crunk. Any information would be helpful.
VIRGIL OR PHYLLIS CRUNK
crunkjp@midwest.net
Submitted on Sun May 3 21:44:21 CDT 1998
MARTIN, LAWSON, BRITT
Searching for info on Telitha MARTIN, William MARTIN, Dave Lawson,James BRITT. Telitha listed as widow head of household in 1880census with BRITTS. Court records show William & Dave MARTINdivorced in Bledsoe County. Abe Dyer also listed in court case. Have hit a dead end. Please help!
Sandra MARTIN Stacey
sandrajean@midsouth.net
Submitted on Sun May 3 15:06:28 CDT 1998
DUKE, COOPER, WARREN, DEVALLANCE
My grandparents were Arthur and Nettie DUKE (Choctaw and Cherokeefrom Oklahoma) who moved to Stockton California. My father wasLeslie Virgil Duke, their oldest son. Also looking for the Cooperfamily (from James Fenimore) who moved to Missoula, MT, and theWarrens (General Joseph, revolution) and DeVallance familiesdescending out of Lucy Language (lady in waiting to Queen Victoria)and Pierre De Vallance (French gardener's son.
Mary Prior -- 3504 - 88th Avenue S.E. #327, Mercer Island, WA 98040
mprior@grahamdunn.com
Submitted on Thu Apr 30 15:51:16 CDT 1998
HARRIS
Thomas F. HARRIS, b VA 1768, and son Silas HARRIS, b 1820, in TN, appear on 1850 census for Bledsoe. Recieved mail at Orme's store.Thomas was in TN by 1818 in Roane Co. then Rhea Co. before Bledsoe by1840. Oldest son, Orison and wife Nancy RECTOR, moved to Il before1850. Need parents of Thomas.
Lester L. Harris -- 13410 # D La Jolla Circle, La Mirada, CA 90638-3315
llhbth@earthlink.net
Submitted on Mon Apr 27 23:05:02 CDT 1998
HORTON
Archibald Horton supposedly married Ellender Newman in 1812, RoaneCounty, TN. Descendants of two of their children have recordsindicating these children born early 1820s in Bledsoe County, TN. Archibald, with family, migrated to DeKalb Co., AL. My interest inArchibald is the slim linkage to my direct ancestor, Abraham HortonB.1808 SC. Due to the multitudes of Abraham Hortons, this generation,amfocusing on Archibald, whose descendants, my older family membersthought we were related.
Virginia Horton Wood
gen@dixie-net.com
Submitted on Sun Apr 19 10:23:20 EDT 1998
ROBERSON
Hi, I am searching for information on a James and Elizabeth ROBERSONlisted on the 1850 Bledsoe County Census. James was born in Tennesseeand Elizabeth in KY - according to the census. They had four childrenlisted in the census data: Shelvy - b. abt 1840, Thomas - b. abt1843, James G. - b. abt 1847 and Eliza J. - b. abt 1850. Would liketo correspond with anyone that may have a possible connection.
jeannette scott
jas1112@epix.net
Submitted on Sun Apr 12 19:40:24 EDT 1998
SHIRLEY/JONES
Looking for any info re: Elizabeth SHIRLEY b.ca.1838, d/o LandySHIRLEY b.SC. Elizabeth m. William JONES ca 1850,may have migratedto MO. Known children are Arkadelphia/Archedelphia, John, SarahK "Kizzie".
B.STEPHENS
BSTEPH@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Apr 7 01:55:58 EDT 1998
AUSTIN, BLEVINS, FARRIS, HENRY, MONTGOMERY
Seeking descendants of ZACHARIAH AUSTIN, born before 1786, VA. Hewas in Bledsoe County 1820-1830, previously Anderson and Rhea. We are also interested in anyone having information on the Bledsoeaffairs of Hezekiah Austin, Lt in Bledsoe Militia, 1811.Will exchange info on BLEVINS, AUSTIN, HENRY, MONTGOMERY, FARRIS.
Charles E Austin -- 9322 Seasons Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Charles_Aust@Msn.com
Submitted on Sun Apr 5 19:28:09 EDT 1998
MCREYNOLDS
Would like to hear from any McREYNOLDS researchers in the BledsoeCo., TN. area. I descend from Samuel McReynolds and JosephMcReynolds, Jr., the sons of Joseph and Sarah Dixon McReynolds, Sr.,of Killyman, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, who came to America in1737.Thank You,Lynn R. McR. Hawkins, FSA Scot.
Lynn R. McR. Hawkins, FSA Scot. -- Killyman, 1172 Weaver Branch Road, Bluff City, TN 37618-2546
lhawkins@3wave.com
Submitted on Sun Apr 5 00:22:57 EST 1998
EDMONDS
Seeking any and all info on the JORDON EDMONDS family living inBledsoe county from 1850/90 according to census. His wife's name wasLOUISE and the children were: LUCINDA, JOHN, THOMAS, WILLIAM, and PLEASANT. Some of these children stayed in Bledsoe at least throughWW1. Please e-mail me with any info you have available. Thanks, Nelda
Nelda Baker
Npbaker1@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Apr 4 16:53:34 EST 1998
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