Bradley County, TN Archived Queries
October - December 2000

Mikeal Lemons

Posted By: Earl R. Layman <elayman814@aol.com>
Date: Sunday, 31 December 2000, at 9:18 a.m.

Michael Layman was born in 1806 in Sevier Co. Michael and his wife were enumerated as being between 20 and 30 years of age at the taking of the Sevier Co. 1830 U. S. Census. Michael and his family were still listed on the Sevier Co.1840 U. S. Census at p. 158 with five children. They consisted of two boys, ages 0-5 and 10-15, and three girls, one age 0-5 and two age 5-10.

After 1840, according to family tradition, Michael and his family moved to Bradley Co., and ultimately to Iowa. The family does appear on the Bradley Co.1850 U. S. Census, household # 1673, as Mikeal Lemons, age 44, and his wife Nancy. I cannot find him on a later Iowa census. I have information to exchange.

Bradley's

Posted By: Carol Bradley Goodman <cccgood@greene.xtn.net>
Date: Thursday, 28 December 2000, at 2:54 p.m.

Hi I have an ancestor Issac M Bradley b-1841 , d-1864 in Civil war. He is burried at Red Hill Cemetary near Cleveland Tennessee. ( I think that the Church is a Methodist ) I am trying to find out if he had any family connections in Bradley county. His father and brothers were in Greene County Tennessee. He also left a widow in Greene county Tennessee. Would like to have directions to Cemetary and possibly a picture of his grave. He was Union. I am trying to locate his grandparents. His father was Joseph Bradley and his mother was Elizabeth "Betsy" BABB Bradley. Thanks for any help.

Allens

Posted By: Dorla Stork <pochard1@aol.com>
Date: Wednesday, 20 December 2000, at 5:53 p.m.

I am still looking for the same families without much luck. I did get a connect on my Lay family.Now I need to find CARROLL ALLEN Family. They also lived in Bradley County and I have never found them on a Census.Carroll by the way is a male. Sometimes I cannot tell by the names, if they are male or female. Does anyone else have that problem?

McCastlins

Posted By: Dorla Stork <pochard1@aol.com>
Date: Wednesday, 20 December 2000, at 5:47 p.m.

I am looking for the descendents of Harmon McCastland/McCastlin. They lived in Bradley County and the last info on them was the 1870 Census. They seem to have disappeared after that.

Joseph R. Taylor

Posted By: Danny Williams <danny.williams@tulsaworld.com>
Date: Tuesday, 19 December 2000, at 10:20 a.m.

Looking for Allan Jones who in the book "Bradley Divided" told of Joseph R. Taylor who ate slick tailed squirrel in prisoner of war camp. I am wanting to know if J.R. Taylor is the same Taylor who said that my forefather "James H. Norman" was his guardian. See the link for more on Taylor and Norman.

http://geocities.com/dannyroywilliams/norm.html

Thompsons of Bradley Co. TN

Posted By: Tommy E. Thompson <tet@tamu.edu>
Date: Monday, 18 December 2000, at 7:53 p.m.

Greetings from Texas: My name is Tommy E. Thompson and I live in College Station, TX. I am a descendent of Benjamin and Martha Thompson. Martha is buried in Bradley Co. TN. She died ca 1866 at age 100. Her maiden name is Walker (daughter of Benjamin Walker), and she was married to a Wade before she married Benjamin Thompson. Benjamin is a Rev. War veteran, and died before the family arrived in TN, I think. Benjamin and Martha's oldest child that lived was Benjamin (William?) Thompson, b. 1793. This Benjamin moved on to Morgan Co. AL, then my family moved to TX ca 1900. Other children of Martha and Benjamin were Amy, John, Nancy, Robert Harris, Martha, and Clarisy. Descendents of this family should still be living in Bradley Co. Would very much like to learn more from local cousins or others. Would really like to trace Benjamin and Martha back to NC (Mecklenburg Co?) or SC. The younger Benjamin, b 1793, married Kasiah Jackson of York Co. SC. Any info or contacts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Tommy Thompson

Farmer, Joseph and Robert A.

Posted By: Travis Farmer <ttrav@terraworld.net>
Date: Friday, 15 December 2000, at 11:19 p.m.

I am looking for parents of Robert A. Farmer,born 17 May, 1807 in Tennessee, Died 16 Oct.,1889 in Bradley Co. Tn. He married Mahala Hopkins 30 Dec. 1834 in Tn. Their son, Joseph W. Farmer was my grandfather. He was born 30 Mar. 1857 in Bradley Co. Tn. We were told that Joseph shot a brother in law for "sleeping with the wrong sister". Joseph left for Missouri. Any information of this family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Travis.

HUDSON-ROY

Posted By: Helen Lillard <Helillard@aol.com>
Date: Saturday, 9 December 2000, at 12:40 p.m.

George Hudson, born 3/10/1844 in Virginia, married Elizabeth Roy, born 1845. They are buried in the Union Grove Cemetery. Need information on any relatives.

Information on Manis Family

Posted By: Bill Townsend <jgbt@hotmail.com>
Date: Wednesday, 6 December 2000, at 8:22 a.m.

We are trying to find any info on James C. Manis who was borned in Bradley Co cira 1900. Any help on this family or anyone who might be kind to him.

Thos. J. Campbell

Posted By: Jim Campbell <blacksnake6@earthlink.net>
Date: Sunday, 3 December 2000, at 10:21 a.m.

The 1860 census for Bradley County shows Thomas J. CAMPBELL.All of his children and wife match the records I have for him, with one exception. The census shows a son named Linus, age 10/12's. Does anyone have any information on Linus.

shoemaker family

Posted By: brenda parker <fairplay1951@hotmail.com>
Date: Friday, 1 December 2000, at 3:18 p.m.

Am seeking info about Zenith Wilburn Shoemaker married Willie Lourine Duff about 1930.

Phillips

Posted By: Ted Phillips <Tphil@ci.salisbury.nc.us>
Date: Wednesday, 29 November 2000, at 12:17 p.m.

Looking for information on Abraham Phillips 72 in 1860 Hamilton County. Also Abraham Phillips 31 in 1860 Hamilton County.

Samuel F. Conner b.Nov.1876

Posted By: Sarah <slbgent@hotmail.com>
Date: Tuesday, 28 November 2000, at 7:49 p.m.

I am looking for information on Sam Conner,his brother John H. Conner and their mother Martha J.Conner. There were other siblings, but I don't have their names. In the 1900 Bradley county census Martha was widowed with Sam & John living in the household. It had her as having 10 children with 4 living. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Sinor

Posted By: Elaine Sinor Davis <medavis@tein.net>
Date: Tuesday, 28 November 2000, at 2:17 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Sinor (Barbara Crane Shearman)

Barbara, They came to Marion Co. Ar. Barren Creek Twnshp. 1859. Your Delphia was br. 1858 Tn. & Joel Sinor's 1st child was br. 1859 Ar. John Sinor Jr. was suppose to have died 1858 Bradley Co. Tn. 1860 Fed Cen's for Marion Co Ar. has James Sinor & his mother Nancy "Lacy" Sinor age 76 br. Va. in Barren Creek twnshp. No one has ever said where Nancy Sinor is buried buut prob. one of the rock marked graves at Fairview Cemt. Sincerely Elaine

Re: Sinor

Posted By: Barbara Crane Shearman <shearbc@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Monday, 27 November 2000, at 5:16 p.m.

In Response To: Sinor (Elaine Sinor Davis)

Elaine, I am a descendant of Jackson. When did Nancy and sons go to Marion Co., AR? When and where did Jackson die? I know his first 3 children were born in Bradley Co., TN. His daughter Dialphia b. 1856 is my greatgrandmother. Barbara

James H. FORSYTHE

Posted By: Jen White <jawhite99@hotmail.com>
Date: Sunday, 26 November 2000, at 9:21 a.m.

Looking for proof of parentage for James H. FORSYTHE, b. apx. 1842 in Bradley Co., TN per Union pension record. I believe his parents were John FORSYTHE (56 in 1860 TN census living in "H-276-88" which I believe is Hamilton) and Darcus, 46. Siblings were Emily, 14, Thomas J., 11, Mary, 8. His older sister, Margaret Isabel Forsythe is my 3rd great-grandmother, who m. 19 Apr 1856 in Megis Co. Alexander A. B. (Brown) CRAIGHEAD. Looking for Margaret's place and date of birth. Thank you.

McKenney

Posted By: Mac McKinnie <macbev@nidlink.com>
Date: Tuesday, 21 November 2000, at 11:16 p.m.

My father Lemuel is shown on the Bradley Co. TN Federal Census in 1870 with his father Samuel McKenney, siblings Analiza, Eliza, Emily and housekeeper Susan Wheeler and her son Jonas. All the McKenney's are listed as mulatto. Anna Eliza married Philip Davis 13 Jan 1876. When the 1880 Census was taken my father would be 18 years of age. He is not with his father's family. Would like to contact any descendants of this family. Believe Dick and Winnie McKinnie shown on the 1870 census to be my great grandparents. Jeremiah McKenney , page 289 to be my fathers uncle.

Murphy

Posted By: Norma Grabbs <normagrb@aol.com>
Date: Friday, 17 November 2000, at 3:39 p.m.

Seeking info on Zachariah Murphy b March 23, 1814 in TN; died Jan. 19, 1850 Bradley Co. TN; buried Red Hill Cemetery. Married Evaline Parsons(?) ca 1839. Four children, Ham, Sarah, Inmon & Rachel. Purchased land in the Ocoee Land District in 1839. After Zack's death, Evaline married George Colville ca 1851. All info will be appreciated.

Branham Family

Posted By: Rhonda Gwartney (Branham) <Jrgwartney@home.com>
Date: Thursday, 16 November 2000, at 2:47 p.m.

To Whom It May Concern:

I am trying to track down my family information. My 4ggf was Jefferson Branham who was born 1800's in Bradley Co Tn . He married Rosannah Gratham who was born on April 1st, 1804 also in Bradley Co. They had at least 2 children that we know of. Amanda Branham who was born Aug 9th 1845 and died Dec 19, 1938. Jackson Branham born either Aug 4th or August 9, 1845.

Jackson Branham married Rebecca Ellen Tudor and they had 5 children. John Anderson Branham Sarah Branham, Wellington Branham, Henry Branham, Marion Branham, and Ruth Branham.

John Anderson Branham was born March 3, 1882 and married Meda Alma Stroud on July 21, 1907

I am looking for any information for John Anderson, Jackson Branham, or Jefferson Branham.

If you can help me out in anyway that would be great!

You can email me at home at Jrgwartney@home.com

Thank you for your time.

Rhonda Gwartney (Branham)

R.M.Edwards

Posted By: Leon O. Kearns <lokearns@marktwain.net>
Date: Monday, 13 November 2000, at 1:12 p.m.

R.M. EDWARDS moved to Bradley Co. Tenn about 1835 with his uncle P.J.R. EDWARDS. He married LUCINDA CRAIGMILES dau. of JOSEPH CRAIGMILES. They had the following children, Lucy who married W.H. TOKINS of Cleveland Tenn, Emma who married JAMES STEED, they were the parents of JAMES W. STEED,b. May 27, 1878, and John. Would like information on this family and have lots of information on the Edwards of NC on my site.

The Kearns Family

Baugh

Posted By: Juanita Naron <naron@web-access.net>
Date: Saturday, 11 November 2000, at 1:15 p.m.

Does anyone have any type info on Micheal Baugh who is said to have died in Bradley County in 1852? Thanks for any help. JN

OTIS or CLYDE SMITH

Posted By: Gary Anglin <biggarya2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Saturday, 11 November 2000, at 6:14 a.m.

Seeking friends or family members. He was in Detroit, Mich in 1944. Was originally from Bradley or Bledsoe county. URGENT REQUEST!

Cooper Family

Posted By: Lynda Gonzales <cglgrg@aol.com>
Date: Thursday, 9 November 2000, at 2:58 p.m.

I am searching for the decendants of Bennett Cooper. He was born March 12, 1706 and died April 27, 1886 in Bradley Co. His children are Thomas, Catherine, Erby, Mary, Dempsey, Seyntha(?), Eliza, Clarrinda and Martha. He was married twice. First to Lydia (unknown) and then to Mary Lasater Robinson. Any help would be appreciated.

SMITH, LAWSON, LOVE, GARRETT, ADAMS, WILSON

Posted By: Twanda
Date: Wednesday, 8 November 2000, at 8:30 p.m.

SMITH, LAWSON, LOVE, GARRETT, ADAMS, WILSON The WILSON name can be found in the Atlanta area in 1923. all the rest can be found in the Polk, Bradley Co area mid to early 1800s. If you have a match please contact me, Maybe I have something that will help you.

DAVID SMITH M. SARAH JANE LEE,???????? BARTHOLOMEW LAWSON B IN BRADLEY COUNTY??????? SARAH LOVE????????? GARRETT, VIRGIL B IN BRADLEY COUNTY????? MATILDA ADAMS M. JOSEPH CHRISTIAN IN BRADLEY COUNTY??????? BENTON WILSON//????????

McCulley family

Posted By: Mary Witt Wilson <Mew1wfu@aol.com>
Date: Monday, 6 November 2000, at 2:10 a.m.

Looking for information on Joseph P. McCulley born Jan.1,1861 possibly in Bradley County and died Sept.14,1914 in Polk County. He was married to Margarett E. Witt, born Mar.14,1858 and died May 21,1933 in Polk County. She is the daughter of Napoleon Bonaparte and Elizabeth Jane Witt.

Beecher Lawson Cleveland Tn.

Posted By: karen c. <karlsbeauty@webtv.net>
Date: Monday, 6 November 2000, at 1:39 a.m.

I'm trying to find out about Beecher David Lawson I think there is a connection between him and my gr-Uncle "Red" Lawson,that's the only name I know him by.I heard stories about this man when I was a little girl as Red m.my gr-Aunt Peggy Sue Haggard from Chatt.Tn.They had 4 kids,Philip,Pam,Jimmy and Joe.Red retired from the TVA,both are gone now and I would like to find out wat his real name is.no one seems to about this family.There is also a Beecher in Polk Co.Tn.I'm confused ! Karen

Powell Family

Posted By: Sue Lynn <LL442@aol.com>
Date: Sunday, 5 November 2000, at 10:54 p.m.

Looking for Abraham Powell family living in Bradley Co in 1890's. Abraham's parents were Daniel and Mary Powell who disappeared during this time. May have died or moved back to GA. Would appreciate any leads.

Collins-Blevins

Posted By: Marilyn Garner <goodygarner@aol.com>
Date: Friday, 3 November 2000, at 8:51 a.m.

Charles R. Collins b ca 1821 TN married Ruth Blevins b ca 1819 on Jan.28,1843 in Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN by George Collins J.P. at the home of Sam Blevins. They were living in Marion Co., TN by the 1860 census. They had children Elizabeth, Thomas, Samuel Dudley, and Sarah Jane. Would appreciate any early information about Charles R. and Ruth Blevins Collins (parents, place of birth, etc.). Thanks very much. Marilyn Burnett Garner

Sinor

Posted By: Elaine Sinor Davis <medavis@tein.net>
Date: Thursday, 2 November 2000, at 8:20 a.m.

John Sinor Jr. and wife Nancy Lacy Sinor came to Bradley County, TN ca. 1840 from Bedford County, VA. There children proven by Bible Record for Nancy to obtain pension from John were, Clemsey Sinor Carter br.1811 Va.,George Sinor br.1813 Va.,Joab Sinor br.1815 Va.,Chid br. 1817, Nelson Sinor br. 1819 Va., Joel Sinor br.1822 Va., Child 1828, Jackson Sinor br. 1830 VA., John Sinor br. 1832 Va. James Sinor br. 1833Va. John Sinor Jr. br. 1785 Bedford County, Va died 1858 Bradley County, Tn in Flint Springs area. His widow Nancy Sinor went to Marion County, Ar. with her 3 sons Joel, Jackson, & James. Her sons Nelson & George remained in Bradley Co.Tn. Her son John Sinor br. 1832 Va. left to fight in the Civil War & never returned to his wife Sarah Stone Sinor.

Miolen /Arthur

Posted By: Shirley <shirl@dellnet.com>
Date: Tuesday, 31 October 2000, at 8:09 p.m.

Searching for information on my Great- Grandmother , Mary E. Arthur Miolen. She married my Great-Grandfather, Jackson Miolen, and they had the following children:James b.1882,Leland Jerome( Rome )b.1884, George b.1885, Tressie b.1893 and Ora b. 1895. I would like to know where Mary is buried and who her parents were. Jackson is buried at Fort Hill Cemetery with his second wife, Ollie Pearce Miolen. Shirley

HAYNES. A.H./KEEBLER/KIBLER - BRADLEY CO, TN

Posted By: C Bailey <sansee@aol.com>
Date: Tuesday, 31 October 2000, at 5:29 p.m.

A.H. (Alfred Harry) Haynes was b abt 1820, TN; d March 23, 1863, TN; m 1850/1 Martha Keebler, Bradley Co, TN. They had numerous children. We have looked everywhere we know to look for the names of A.H. Haynes parents. If you have this name in your family please contact me at: Sansee@aol.com Thanks much.

ALLEN & PHILSNER

Posted By: Claude Hall <chhall2@rockwall.net>
Date: Tuesday, 31 October 2000, at 12:08 p.m.

Searching for ancestors of Adam M. ALLEN and his spouse, Margaret PHILSNER (PILSON). They both died in 1885 and were buried in the Francisco cemetery, Bradley Co., TN. Adam's tombstone is engraved with the Masonic emblem.

Rev.William S Gentry(Bill)

Posted By: Sarah Gentry <slbgent@hotmail.com>
Date: Tuesday, 31 October 2000, at 11:47 a.m.

I am looking for information on my great grandfather William Sanford Gentry b.1800s in Mcminn county, Tn who married Nov.25,1896 in Bradley county to Florence Wells b.April 30,1875. They raised their children in Bradley county. William (Bill) was a preacher. That's all I know about him. Any help would be appreciated.

Marriage in 1841, Birth in 1844

Posted By: John Freeman <fifty_yardline@hotmail.com>
Date: Sunday, 29 October 2000, at 8:37 a.m.

Dear Volunteer,

Please confirm in Bradley Co, TN's record books the marriage of James Monroe Keener and Rachel Benton in 1841 and the birth of their son John Harrison Keener, Novemeber 21, 1844.

James & Rachel's marriage locale is not known to be in Bradley Co, but their son's birth is all but verified by actual documentation.

Please suggest further means of obtaining copies of the above mentioned marriage and birth should your efforts confirm them.

Sincerely, John Freeman

KeenerBarnett Homepage

ALFORD/DENTON

Posted By: R <picturetaker19@aol.com>
Date: Sunday, 29 October 2000, at 7:55 a.m.

I'm looking for information on Olen "Coon" Denton and Florence ALford. They lived on a farm in Bradley Co. Between 1900 and 1960. they had eight children and then Olen had eight more with a second wife named "Fan" I am interested in the names of both Olen and Florence's families.

George Middlecoff

Posted By: Jane Boggess <tboggess@kscable.com>
Date: Tuesday, 24 October 2000, at 1:04 a.m.

I am searching for my GG Grandfather, Charles Gideon HORN and family. My GG Grandfather's parents, supposed names were: William & Sarah (?) HORN, were to have drowned, abt 1852. The children, supposed: Thomas Jefferson, Elizabeth, Mary Ellen, Charles(my GG Grandfather) & his baby sister, Josephine(confirmed), were to have been "bound or bonded out" to, a Methodist Minister, George Middlecoff. I have found some family info and a George Middlecoff, listed on the 1850 Bradley Co, TN Census. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

Boggess & Parkison 'Hunting Grounds'

FREDERICK, Jasper

Posted By: Freda Wilson <wilso502@aol.com>
Date: Sunday, 22 October 2000, at 11:17 a.m.

Searching for info on W M Jasper FREDERICK, born 1865 Hamilton Co died 1937 in McDonald, TN. His wife Hannah McMahoney, born in Bradley Co. died in Bradley Co 1930. One dau Vicki FREDERICK, died Hamilton Co 1962 was buried McDonald Cem. Would appreciate any info on this family.

Weatherly, Morelock, Coffey

Posted By: Nan Nawrocki <rocki3@juno.com>
Date: Saturday, 21 October 2000, at 7:28 p.m.

Seek info on any of the William Weatherly's who may have resided in Bradley Co. and near Red Clay TN. Also Margaret Morelock, Rachel Coffey, spouses. Toka Clementine Weatherly daughter/granddaughter?

CharlesHicks and Mary Chadwick

Posted By: David Hicks <Hicksdp@qwest.net>
Date: Saturday, 21 October 2000, at 2:58 p.m.

Charles Hicks, b abt 1820, and Mary Chadwick, b abt 1830, both from North Carolina had five sons (Allen, James, Middleton, Davis, Andrew) by 1860 and lived in Bradley County TN. After that they disappear except for Allen and Davis who show up in Dickson County Tn in 1870's. Any info on Charles and Mary or their sons would be most appreciated. David Hicks

Jacob Slaughter

Posted By: Patsy Ware <caware1@msn.com>
Date: Friday, 20 October 2000, at 10:02 p.m.

Searching for parents of Jacob Slaughter b.1823-25 TN. mar. Martha J. Huskison or Hutcherson. Lived in Bradley Co. 1850-60. Moved to Monroe Co. Ky. 1866-70 had eight known children. Any help most appreciated.

Ancestor

Posted By: Barry B. Brackin <bbrackin@westal.net>
Date: Friday, 20 October 2000, at 1:37 p.m.

I have a 3rd great uncle buried at Old Fort Cemetary in Cleaveland, TN. I would like more information regardilng his family. ie siblings, parents, children. His surname was Aiken. I have been told that there is a rather large grave marker for home and he may have been quite celebrated.

Thanks Barry B. Brackin

Ledford

Posted By: Suzette Morris <suzette250@aol.com>
Date: Thursday, 12 October 2000, at 10:40 a.m.

Searching for descendants of William Lafayette LEDFORD my GG-grandfather from Bradley County and who was married to Mary Jane GALLOWAY. After she died he remarried to a woman named Catherine ? He was born in Cherokee, NC in 1846, then lived in Ducktown, TN for many years where at least one of his children Rebecca D. LEDFORD was born. Then in his later years he moved to Bradley County. Any information on William L. LEDFORD or his family would be appreciated.

GEARING, Isaac of Bradley 1860

Posted By: mitzi <mbame@juno.com>
Date: Tuesday, 10 October 2000, at 12:28 p.m.

Hello,

Looking to see if anyone finds an Isaac and Margaret Flowers GEARING in Bradley Co in the 1860 census. I was told to look there, but don't have access to the census. Is there one on-line? Or even an 1870 one? I would appreciate any help trying to find this family.

Thank you. Mitzi

WILLHITE

Posted By: Peggy <pherman@jscomm.net>
Date: Tuesday, 10 October 2000, at 7:56 a.m.

Does anyone have access to the 1850 Bradley Co, TN census? I'm looking for James B. Willhite who was supposed to have been b. in Bradley Co. ca 1840. I think his parents were William & Amanda Willhite. James m. Nancy Lucrecia Draper and they, as well as William & Amanda, were living in Christian Co, MO in 1870. Any help on this family would be most appreciated. Thanks!! Peggy

Lawson

Posted By: karen c. <karlsbeauty@webtv.net>
Date: Saturday, 7 October 2000, at 9:55 a.m.

I'm trying to find out the real name of my gr-uncle known to me only as "Red" Lawson.He was kin to a Beecher Lawson in Cleveland and probably b.abt.1920-1925.He m.my gr-Aunt Peggy Sue(Margaret) Haggard of Chatt.Tn.4 kids,Phillip,Pam,Jimmy,Joseph(Joey).He worked for TVA,retired,she retired from Earlanger Hospital,switchboard op.Bought a house in early 60's in Fairmount Ga.Both deceased.Please,any info would be appreciated.

William Keeling 1840

Posted By: Estalee Smith <Estie@granitecity.com>
Date: Wednesday, 4 October 2000, at 8:58 a.m.

I am looking for anyone who has information on the William Keeling in Bradley County in 1840. He has 2 males between the age of 15-20. It looks like he was in Roane County in 1830. I have not found anything on this Keeling and believe he is father of my gggrandfather Benjamin Levi born 1824. Thank you for any help you can give me.

Red Clay Cemetery Listings

Posted By: Bernie Cooper <bcooper@busprod.com>
Date: Tuesday, 3 October 2000, at 8:30 p.m.

Looking for Cemetery listings for the Red Clay area. Johnathon Parsons b. 1810 and Wives (Nancy or Mary) died and are supposed to be buried there.

They were originly residents of Cleveland.