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Cynthia Keheley Tue Dec 31 02:28:39 1996
Seeking information on the BRADFORD, WRAY, HAMLET, MCALLISTER families, Henderson Co. 1800s to present. John Bradford married Matilda Wray 1821, Wilson Co. relocated to Henderson Co. Children: William, Pleasant, Alfred, Martha, Frances, James C. Mary Jane, Benjamin, and J.J. Bradford.

William Allen Mon Dec 30 15:05:30 1996
I am researching the names Wadley and Allen, I suspect from Henderson county but not sure. William Wadley was born somewhere in Kentucky in 1792 but died in Henderson County, Tn in 1856. He was married to an Amanda Allen, birth date and location unknown, but she was the daughter of Joseph Allen and Amanda Sowell. Any information would be of great help.

Jerri Chasteen Sun Dec 29 15:39:06 1996
Looking for information/descendants of David ROBERTSON (b/CA1822-TN; 1850 Henderson Co cen) and Sarah (WILLIAMS) ROBERTSON (b/1824- Newton Co GA). They were the parents of; Martha (b/1849- Henderson Co TN) and Elijah (b-aft 1850). Sarah's brother, William H. WILLIAMS, was appointed guardian to the two orphaned children in Sep 1861; Henderson Co. Where did the children go when their uncle moved to Jasper Co MO in 1867?

Jerri Chasteen Tue Dec 24 00:43:06 1996
WILLIAMS/MCCLURE/WIGGINS: Looking for information on William Henderson WILLIAMS (b/1825-GA/1850-60 census) and his wife; Nancy MCCLURE (b/1825-Henderson Co/1850-60 census). They were married in Henderson Co TN abt 1847. William's father was Bryant WILLIAMS (b/NC-on 1850 Henderson Co census), his mother was Mary WIGGINS (d before 1850; Henderson Co). Nancy's father was Samuel MCCLURE (on 1850 census) and her mother was Rebecca(?) who died about 1832 in Henderson Co. William, Nancy and children moved to Jasper Co MO bef 1867, then to Taney Co MO by 1900. I have a list of siblings of both William and Nancy- would like to contact other descendants to share information. Jerri Chasteen

Malinda Springfield Tue Dec 24 22:16:00 1996
Searching for HOWELL, Sally, great grandmother, from Miflin community,Henderson County. On death records, it gave parents as James HOWELL and Mary ?, I was told she had 4 sisters, but, I cannot find them either. Anyone with info on HOWELLS, please E-mail me. Sally was married to John Franklin Ross in 1890, TN. Moved to MS, early 1900's.

Jean Brand Fri Dec 20 08:28:36 1996
James H. Mallicoat born: ? Va. died Hamilton Co, Tn. 1840 married Rhoda Witcher born abt. 1771 Va. Their children: JAMES MALLICOAT,JR, married ELIZABETH GRAY/ LARKIN MALLICOAT born 1795 TN, died before 1880 Cambell Co.,TN married MARY ?. What was her full name? SABRA MAALLICOAT born 1804 TN, married 9-05-1821 GRAINGER CO< TN to JOHN ACUFF. Any information on this family please.

James Winchester Wed Dec 18 13:49:55 1996
Trying to track ancestors in Tennessee back beyond civil war time frame. I am decended from a Charles William Grant Winchester born about 1862. He had two sisters Ella and Sarah, but I do not know his father and mother's given names. I do know that Charles resided in Henderson County in the late 1800's. Many of his decendents now live in the Dyersburg area. Charles' elder son, Newton William Winchester was my grandfather. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

R D Fesmire Wed Dec 11 23:52:50 1996
I am interested in any information concerning the MARTIN FESMIRE in Coloial

Ed Adams Sun Dec 1 18:48:49 1996
I am researching the following families of Henderson Co., Tn.: ADAMS; JOHNSON; JOYCE; MADDOX; PERKINS; RUTH; SLOAN AND WILLIS. Most of these families lived on the Henderson and Hardin Co. line near Sardis, Tn. I would like to share info. with anyone connected with these families. Thanks. Ed Adams, 1050 Brittian Lane, Nolensville, Tn. 37135.

Dale Kennedy Mon Dec 2 13:39:33 1996
LSO ancestors of Jonathan Duck, born 1788, married Bathsheba Woodward, died 1883 in Henderson County.

Jim Stanfield Tue Nov 19 17:29:15 1996
Looking for information on James M. STANFIELD born 1825. Lived in Hardin CO. at the time of the 1860 census. Married Charlotte JONES, born 1827-1828, around 1845. Children in 1860 were: William H. age 12, Hetty age 6, James W. age 4, John W. age 2, and Reuben, age 2 months. Acording to James M.'s death certificate his father's name was Henry. I have no other information other than that on his parents. I have not been able to find a Henry STANFIELD the right age, so I suspect Henry may have been his middle name. Any information anyone may have would be helpfull.

Steve Rich Sun Nov 24 09:44:02 1996
BOSWELL, WARREN: Researching Levi Warren who married Tillinda (Lillinda?) Boswell (daughter of Thomas Boswell and Mary Sims) ca. 1827 Henderson County, TN. Their son, Thomas Rice Warren was born November 24, 1827 in Henderson County. Levi vanishes from the record, and the only record of him seems to be the one in his son's family bible. Tillinda Boswell Warren married a second time to Nazareth Jones, but died after delivering their first child, who also died. Thomas Rice Warren was raised by his grandmother, Mary Sims Boswell.

Donna F. Bowen Mon Nov 25 14:57:00 1996
Benjamin MORRIS 14 Feb 1809 NC. died Scotts Hill, Decatur Co. TN.1/md. Mary HOLEMS (1808-1852 Itawamba Co.MS.)This family left NC. and went to Randolph CO. AL then to MS.Benjamin MORRIS Sr. md. 2/Harriet J. COBURN.From his 1/ marr: son Benjamin Franklin MORRIS 25 May 1842 AL. died Decatur 20 AP. 1917 md. Rona Jane SHELTON families lived in Henderson and Decatur Counties .My great grandmother Mary Elizabeth MORRIS 8 Jul 1864 died Wetumka, OK. 20 Mar 1944 md. Hugh N. JONES who lived in Henderson Co. Researching MORRIS,JONES,HERNDON,BACHUS.My grandmother Curtis L. JONES 22 Jan 1898 died Wetumka, OK. Donna

Clyde Beal Wed Nov 27 04:48:36 1996
I am looking for any information on Dolphus Edear BEAL, b. 20Feb1883, Carrol Co.TN, and of his parents Albert Thomas BEAL, b.26Feb1850 in Henderson Co., TN and Sarah E. HAYNES, b.3Mar1851, in TN. Sarah E. and Albert T. also had 3 other boys; Marvin, Lennie, and Murphy. I believe Albert Thomas had the following siblings: Sarah, William, Nancy, John, and Amy or Jane. Any connections would be appreciated.

W. Clay Crook Fri Nov 29 11:59:35 1996

William Mitchell Wed Nov 13 10:12:19 1996
Searching for grandfather. Have two suspects in Henry and Henderson Counties. Their names are (1)Robert Mitchell, age 16, on the 1880 Census. Son of James N. Mitchell in Henry Co. (2) Robert Mitchell, age 6, son of James Mitchell in Henderson Co. on Tn 1880 Census. I want to see if one of these Mitchells married an Orena (maybe last name Lowery) about 1887- 1890. and then migrated to Oklahoma Cherokee Strip about same time as marriage. If so, then I might have found my grandpa and grandma. Can you help. Or how do I bring up the marriage records for each county on the TN genweb site? I have fourteen counties to look for grandpa and grandma suspects by checking those wedding record. Would appreciate any help.

Kathy Welch Heidel Wed Nov 13 12:07:20 1996
WALKER, John Hiley, b.1701 in Nashville, TN(?). He mar. 1st Elizabeth Stringer 1812. They had 9 children; Samuel, Felix, Lytle, Amelia, Amanda, Derinda, Elizabeth, and John. Hiley was in the War of 1812 in Hickman Co.,Tn with a brother Charles. 2nd mar. was to Sarah Jane Ray in Hickman Co., in 1825. They had 12 children; Irvin, Margaret Mary, James, Elias, Melissa, Sarah, Jessie, Robert, George,and Joseph. Both Hiley and Sarah Jane are bur. near Salem, MO in the Walker Cemetery. I am looking for Hiley's parents, his father may have been Samuel R.Walker, siblings and birthplace.I would appreciate any help

Lisa Douglas Tue Nov 5 12:35:54 1996
I am looking for information about Martin Douglass born 1797 in either Knox County, TN or North Carolina. He married Nancy J. Massey on August 3, 1820 in Wilson County, TN. They moved into Benton County, TN in 1845 and by 1850 they were in Henderson and Chester County They had four kids that I know of; Thomas Douglass who married a Catherine; Elizabeth "Eliza" J. Douglass; Henry Martin Douglass who married Martha Jane Harris; and William M. Douglass

Landon McAllister Thu Oct 31 02:57:22 1996
Seeking information on William McAlister and John McAlister in Henderson County prior to 1850. In 1850 census, William McAlister (b. about 1807), his wife Dorcas Powers (b. about 1826), daughter Amanda (b. 1847), and son John William (b. 1849) were located in Sullivan County. 1840 census listed a William McAlister and a John McAlister in Henderson County. William McAlister had a younger brother named John McAlister (b. about 1814), and a number of women in the Powers families of Henderson County were named Dorcas or variations of that name. Of particular interest are any marriage records.

John Reeder Wed Oct 30 18:07:44 1996
SENTER I believe my grandmother Frances L. Senter is the 11th child of Moses Easter Senter of Humboldt, TN. She was born in 1864 and married Thomas McClerkin. If you can confirm the above or add to this information, please contact me. Any information about the McClerkin family will be most appreciated. jreeder513@aol.com

Bill Allen Fri Oct 25 12:49:18 1996
I am seeking info on William Wadley who died in 1856 in Henderson County, TN. He was born in KY in 1792, and was married to Amanda Allen who I presume also died in TN, but no confirmation. Would welcome any info you may have and will share my research into that family.

Chuck Ross Wed Oct 23 08:07:40 1996
Am looking for data re the John Page family and descendants. John Page married Nancy Ross in very early 1800's and relocated from Greenville County, SC to Henderson County Tennessee. Have limited info on some descendants.

Sue Wilson Mon Oct 21 20:17:22 1996
BROWN Need information on parents of Leonard Brown, b. ca 1804 in TN. In 1840, living in Carroll Co, TN, by 1850 in District #1 in Henderson Co, TN. Also need parents of wife, Elizabeth, b. ca 1806 in NC.

Lynn Laster Wed Oct 9 19:42:09 1996
My home page leading to my genealogy work is at http://edge.edge.net/mlaster/ where you can find the results of my research on the Lasters, Forresters, Lynns, Jones, Dandridges, Dunaways, Reeves, Herrings, Wherrys, and others who settled in Tennessee, mainly West Tennessee, in the early 1800s, coming mainly from South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. If you find any of these names of interest, I welcome you to contact me for further dialogue.

John Reeder Sat Oct 5 18:36:17 1996
I have found the name SENTER in the tngenweb pages for Gibson County, TN. I'm searching for information about Frances Senter who married Thomas McClerkin. I Believe her to be the 11th child of Moses E. Senter. She is my grandmother and all I'm sure of is that she is buried in Blytheville, AR and the headstone says she was born in 1864. John Reeder 7912 Edwina Dr. Little Rock, AR 72209 jreeder513@aol.com

John Reeder Sun Sep 29 09:45:05 1996
Looking for information on my grandparents Thomas MCCLERKIN and Frances (Fannie SENTER) McClerkin. The lived in or near LEXINGTON, TN when my mother was born January 7, 1886. Information on the roots of Thomas and Fannie McClerkin would be greatly appreciated. They move to Arkansas prior to the 1910 census.

Denise Joyner Fri Sep 27 15:18:29 1996
I am looking for information on John G Houston, he is on the census in Henderson County in 1830 but not in 1840. We have no record of of how he died, when, or where or when he came to Tennessee.

Janet Margolis Damm Thu Sep 26 14:31:09 1996
MORTON, REED/READ, SHIPLEY Seeking info on Thomas MORTON b.~1805 Henderson Co. m. Martha ____. Oldest child John MORTON (Civil War Rec., Union) b.1829 Montgomery Co. m. Nancy REED/READ 1848. Nancy was b.1832 TN. She was dau. of Jeremiah REED and Prudence SHIPLEY m.1830 Grainger Co.(found in TN marr. rec. CD). Jeremiah b.~1810 Henderson Co. Both families moved to Barren Co. KY after 1840.

Angela Bont Tue Sep 24 08:47:45 1996
KNOTTS-Enoch Hatton "Hattie" KNOTTS, b Jun 10 1856 TN, m Sarah C. BATES Dec 17 1876 AR. She was b Dec 26, 1859, TN. Enoch was killed by her father, Virgil Robert BATES in MAR 1886 AR. I think Enoch's parents were John G. KNOTTS and L.C., but don't have enough proof yet. John G's parents were: Jonathan KNOTTS (b abt 1805 NC)and Agnes _____ (b abt 1807 NC). They had: (1)L.K. KNOTTS(b abt 1830 TN?) m Arabella, (2) John G KNOTTS (b abt 1833 TN) m. L.C., (3) Benjamin E. KNOTTS (b abt 1835 TN) m Amy F/Annie F, (4)John D. KNOTTS(b abt 1840 TN), (5)Solomon P. KNOTTS (b abt 1843 TN) m Mary, and (6) Milton H. KNOTTS (b abt 1848 TN) m Mary. Can not find John G. in 1870 Census or later. Enoch later moved to AR with an uncle. Don't know where others went. Have been told Enoch KNOTTS was a full-blooded Indian - no proof. Sarch C. BATES later married Felix G. LAWLER (her 1st cousin) after Enoch's death. Felix was son of Jehu A. LAWLER. Am interested in any info on this line as well. KNOTTS were in Henderson Co. for 1850 and 1860 census & Benjamin in 1870 census. Solomon and Johnathan in Gibson Co. in 1870.

Melise Leech Wed Sep 18 21:45:05 1996
Seeking any information on either John Ray BROWNE or his brother Abner BROWNE of Henderson Co., Lexington, TN. I have little information on this family except: John Ray BROWNE was a physician, born about 1787, died September 1829 in Amite Co., MS. His will mentions a brother (Abner BROWNE) resident in Lexington, TN in 1829. John Ray BROWNE was married to Martha McDOWELL of GA>Amite Co., MS. Does anyone recognize John or brother Abner. Any information will be sincerely appreciated.

Andrea Weil Tue Sep 17 16:26:01 1996
WALL- Who was John WALL Sen. born c. 1773 NC who resided in Henderson Co., TN on the 1840 and 1850 Census. Is he the same John Wall Sen. that is listed on the 1800 Census Guilford Co., NC? Did he have a brother named Clement K. WALL born 1777? CLement K. WALL had a son, Samuel B. WALL born 1802 NC who was listed on the 1840 Census in Henderson Co., TN, he did not stay in Henderson Co. but moved on to Mississippi. I would appreciate any info anyone has to offer on the WALL family. Thanks,

Bill B. Hardin Tue Sep 17 08:00:57 1996
GARNER I seek information on the following their ancestors and descendants: Elijah Garner, born: 9 September 1822 in Henderson Co., TN. died: 8 April 1890 in Henderson Co., TN. married: date and location unknown to: Talitha Pickney Jones born: 8 May 1829 in Anson Co., N.C. died: 25 July 1913 in Henderson Co., TN. children born of the marriage were: daughters: S. A. Garner, Mary Miranda Garner, Doley ? L.J. Garner. Sons: Henry T. Garner, John C. W. Garner, William P. Garner. I will glad share information with any interested party.

Mike Moffitt Sat Sep 14 05:55:45 1996
I am researching the MOFFITT, WADLEY, and COOPER families in Henderson Co., TN from 1840's to 1880's. I would be happy to share data. I am especially interested in any info on John A. MOFFITT (b. c.1815 NC or KY;d. c.1863 ?) married to Sarah Ann COOPER. John A. operated a livery stable c.1860 near the town square in Lexington. Thanks.

Ruth Kicklighter Sat Sep 7 04:37:20 1996
I am researching the family of Alexander and Delaney Tyler Smith of Henderson County. This family is last found on the 1860 census. I will gladly share information.

Mike Potter Fri Sep 6 08:19:59 1996
Seeking info on: William Caswell Ross b. April 25, 1842, NC? d. Mar 13, 1903 Lived in Henderson County, TN around 1855-1870. Lived with the family of Robert Russell Wallace of Henderson County and married his daugther, Lucinda M. Wallace.

Jeanne Spain Mon Sep 2 18:12:59 1996
Researching James & Susan Johnson Hart. James born N.C.abt 1798; Susan born Va. abt 1803. We have only located them in Henderson Co. They are probably the James Hart family found on the 1840 census there. They were definitely on the 1850 census, along with some of their family. There may be other unknown children, but we know the following: James P. m Ursula Howard; Joseph H. Hart; Marcus Dudley Littleton Hart m (Kittie Ann Mann?); William Henry Harrison Hart (my line) m Emily Lane Miller; Henry Clay Hart m Martha B. Miller. We believe that the Alexander We believe the Alexander T. Hart, who is found on several records, as well as living with or near family members, was also a son. We believe there probably were some older children whose names we do not know. We need much information on this family. My ggrandfather, W. H. H. Hart and Emily Miller Hart lived just across the county line in Carroll County. We also feel that some of the Johnsons in that area were some of Susan's family. Would like to exchange information. on Harts, Samuel Millers, Johnsons, Griggs.

Donna Suarez Sun Sep 1 07:04:44 1996
Francis M. Ross (born about 1819 ins MS) and his wife Sarah (born about 1820 in NC) appear in the 1850 Henderson Co. census with their four children: James, 8, William, 4, Squire, 2 and Francis, 1. They are not in the 1860 census in TN and seem to disappear. Does anyone have any information on this family? Josiah Ross born 1854 in TN. By 1880 he was living in Houston Co. TX and was married to Mississippi McPhail who was born in MS in 1858. Josiah says in all the censuses that he father was born in MS and his mother in NC. Who were his parents? Thanks, Donna My webpage is at http://www.users.cts.com/sd/d/dsuarez

Ola Cates Sat Aug 24 16:32:44 1996
Looking for ancestors of Gabriel Scott Maness Daughter was Ola Veal Maness Horton Father is Thomas(Tommy)Maness Grandfather is possibly Jacob Maness who came from NC (could be listed as J. Frank Maness)

Anderson Boyer Thu Sep 19 12:02:46 1996
SEEKING info on family of Charles Mathius PETTY, b. 1839 Giles Co.,TN, m. Marshall co. TN to Mary Catherine LUNA (LOONEY), d. Saline Co. AR. Charles was a CW Vet., a Baptist "preacher" and a farmer. His first son--Nathan Mathias PETTY--was b.1871 Rusk Co., TX, m. 1897 Garland Co., AR to Lucy Jane WILLIS, d. 1942 Saline Co., AR. OFFERING info on all generations of this line back to Charles and Mary Catherine.

Lisa Douglas Fri Aug 9 20:35:53 1996
I am looking for information on a Martin Douglass born 1797 in either North Carolina or Knox County, TN. He married Nancy J. Massey on August 3, 1820 in Lebanon, Wilson County, TN. He Died in 1852 in Henderson County, TN. His wife Nancy J. Massey was born 1796 in North Carolina and I believe she died in 1875. I am also looking for inforamtion on a William Douglass who was born in 1764 in Albemarle, Virginia. He was married in December 23, 1793 in Knox County TN to Elizabeth Martin. I believe he died in 1831 in Knox County or Davidson County, TN. I am looking for information on a Thomas C. Douglass who was born in 1823 in TN. He was married in 1842 to a Catherine. His parents were Martin Douglass and Nancy J. "Massey" Douglass. I am looking for information on a Ducan Ellis who was born in Camden, Benton County, TN. He was married in 1871 to Mary Jane Quillen. Any with information on these families please contact me thank you.

Bill B. Hardin Mon Aug 5 07:57:45 1996
Seeking information on the following individuals, their ancestors and their descendants HARDIN, Martin S. , Hardin Co., TN 1837 - 1915 HARDIN, Thomas M., Hardin Co., TN; abt. 1812 - abt. 1847 WARD, Martha Ann Margaret , Hardin Co., TN, 1844 - 1907 McCANDLASS, Mary A., Hardin Co., TN; 1817 - 1902 HARDIN, Francis Swain, Henderson Co., TN; 1870 - 1952 MEADORS, William Acerlee, Hardin Co., TN; 1877 - 1938 I will gladly share my database on the above with anyone who may be interested.



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