Richard Brooks Sat Aug 30
10:47:06 1997
WARD, Carrie Josephine, b. 4 Feb 1882 in Linden, TN. d. 14 Jul
1948 in Booneville, AR. She marr Albert Sidney Johnston BROOKS
on 25 Nov 1897 in Clifton TN. Appreciate any info on Grandmother
Carrie, her parents, or Grandfather,Dr. A.J. Brooks.
Jennie Riggs Sat Aug 30 18:34:21
1997
FALKENBURY , JOHN ALLEN father dob 1806
ORMAN , ELIZA J . mother dob 1810
8 children
MAURY OR WILLIANSON CO.
would like to find listing on the 8 childred , I have their names
info on ORMAN
Iris A. Harris Fri Aug
29 08:42:51 1997
I am searching for any information about the surnames ADKISSON and
BOGASKY. My grandfather was named Hurt Wilkes ADKISSON, and he was from
Maury County TN. His mother's name was Frances BOGASKI ADKISSON.
angieD Fri Aug 29 04:54:53
1997
looking for:
Dennis, William Watson..b 28 sept 1870, d 1 june 1900 in Maury Co.
buried Rose Hill Cemetery, Columbia, TN...
any help on his ancestors is appreciated...
William Hall Holmes Wed Aug 27
04:15:59 1997
August 27, 1997
Could someone Please help me find the original MAURY County document of
the one listed below, which was made in MAURY County, TN on September 19,
1835!!!!!
The document below is a copy of the MAURY County document which was filed
in OREGON County, MISSOURI on Februrary 13, 1850
TYPED EXACTLY AS WRITTEN
State of Tennessee Maury County this day personally appeared
before me James L. Crawford one of the Justices of the peace
and for said county Thomas Hall and made proof by
private testimony that the said Thomas Hall is intitled
to all of the priveliges of a private citizen. Thomas Hall
great grandfather on his fathers sid was Poutagee and
his great grandfather on his mothers sid was an inglish=
man, and Thomas Hall grand on his fathers sid was
of the Poutagee decent, and his grandfather on
Mothers sid was an Irishman and his own father was of the
Poutugee desent and his mother was a White American born
Woman. sworn to and executed before me this the 19th day
of september 1835.
James L. Crawford J.P.
Witnessed by:
his
Prescott X Nupans? or Reprun??
mark
his
Lonney X Halls
mark
Bill Hall Holmes
E-mail Address-----> GLOBETREKR@aol.com
VI GEE Wed Aug 27 17:11:09
1997
FAMILY OF CLAIBORN KERSEY AROUND 1800. LOOKING FOR FATHER OF JOHN HICKMAN
KERSEY B.1804. ANY INFO APPRECIATED.
Audrey O'Connor Wed Aug 27
20:40:14 1997
Looking for information on the children and/or wife of a John GOLDMAN who
died in Maury County in 1836. As of the 1830 census he had one daughter
under the age of 5, but I believe he had 2 or 3 more children before he
died. John may have been the brother of Mahala GOLDMAN who married
William H. SPENCE in Maury County in 1841. I am trying to tie them in to
my great-grandfather, Andrew GOLDMAN, who was born in Tennessee in 1833.
Any information on any of them would be appreciated.
Phyllis Cheesman Wed Aug 27
22:41:57 1997
Looking for information on the MAURY family, Maury Co., ca 1811-
?? Richard MAURY was the father married to Diana MINOR, 1790,
Caroline Co., Va. There were nine children: John Minor, Mary,
Walker, Martilda, Betsy, Richard Launcelot, Matthew Fontaine,
Catherine, Charles. Thanks.
William B. Jack Tue Aug 26
08:26:58 1997
I am looking for help in linking lineage of gggggrandfather William D.
Jack to clan of Jack located in N/S Carolina in 1700s. William D. Jack
died when his son Samuel Edmund Green Jack was four years old. Samuel
Edmund was raised by his maternal grandfather Edmund Fitzgerald. S.E.G.
Jack and Edmund Fitzgerald were life long residents of Maury County. I
believe William D. Jacks father might have been Andrew Jack as this name
runs thru our family. Would appreciate any help.
W. B. Jack 1406 21st St. Wash D.C. 20036. wjack@attmail.comWilliam
Katie Gibson Tue Aug 26 18:36:09
1997
HUNTER, GILBERT. Seeking information on John HUNTER, Jr., b. Maury Co.,
TN, d. IL. Wife' name unknown. Parents were, John HUNTER and Mary
GILBERT. Children: James HUNTER b. 20 Dec 1813, d. 30 Dec 1847, IL;
Joseph E. HUNTER b. 24 Feb 1816, d. 8 Jul 1851, IL; Mary HUNTER b. 26 Apr
1811, Maury Co., TN, m. 11 Oct 1838 in Gentry Co., MO to Jesse GAY, d. 24
Oct 1909 in Gentry Co., MO; John T HUNTER b. 9 Oct 1818, Maury Co., TN,
m. Nancy GAY, d. 10 Nov 1878 in OR; William C. HUNTER B. 1824 in IL or
TN, d. 1898 in IL, m. Sarah Jane JONES; Jason L. HUNTER b. 1826, d. Jun
1876 in IL; and Emily HUNTER m. Albert RAMSEY. Wish further information
of early HUNTER'S in county.
Kendra Oakley Tue Aug 26
21:10:49 1997
OAKLEY/DODSON
I am researching UPTON S. OAKLEY. He was married to MARIA DODSON
on December 5, 1835 in Maury Co. They are in the 1850 Maury Co.
census: Upton S. age 37 NC, Mariah 33 TN, Feilden D. 13 TN,
Jane 10 TN, Cordelia 7 TN, William 5 TN, Melvina 2 TN. I find
Upton again in the 1870 Decatur Co. census: Upton S. age 59 NC,
Luisa J. 49 NC, Frances A. R. 17 TN, Charles T. 17 TN, Thomas W., 15 TN.
I am assuming that Luisa is Upton's second wife. I am descended
from William (son of Upton and Maria) who married Mary Ann Smith.
They were living in Decatur Co. in 1870, as well as Feilden with
wife Sarah C. Any information on Upton S. Oakley and his wife/wives
and children would be appreciated. Thanks. Kendra Oakley
Dan Beckett Tue Aug 26
22:38:45 1997
Search for desendants of Capt. JOHN W. BECKETT. B. in Marshall CO. 2
sept. 1836 son of Samuel and Rebeca Swan Beckett. Capt. Beckett enlisted
in 1861 in Co. C 9th Tn. Regiment and was the orderly sergeant, then
liertenant and then Capt. What the history books don't tell is that he
came to the Grayson Co., Tx. Area to recruit many of the men that served
under him. Many years after the War he moved back to Texas to Grayson
co. and brought his brother Samuel Paley and his family. Anything you
might know about Capt. Beckett, His parents or other relations would be
appreciated.
Kathryn Gavan Mon Aug 25 07:59:19
1997
Seeking info. on the DAN MCCLAIN DELK B. CA. 1881 line,he married
EUNICE CHURCH, and had ROBERT LEE DELK in 1913.
Robert L. Delk married MARGARET ALLISON TAYLOR, B. 1922 DAU.
OF ASHBY TAYLOR AND LELA MAYFIELD.
If any of these names sound familiar to you please contact me.
I need the lineage of these people.
Thank you in advance, Kathryn
Nancy Davis Vickers Mon Aug 25
14:24:33 1997
I am looking for information on David RAINEY and wife Nancy DAVIS, both
born CA 1787, in Orange Co., NC. I have been told that they moved to
Maury Co., TN, 1810-1820. Would anyone like to exchange NC census look-up
for TN census look-up? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jesse Fisher Mon Aug 25 15:10:38
1997
GRIMES - Anyone know where the early Maury County GRIMES family
came from? Orange County, NC??
Charlotte Wilson
Williams Mon Aug 25 15:15:01 1997
HARDISTER, HARRIS
Mary A HARRIS, dau of Rev Charles B HARRIS and Margaret Jane CURRY HARRIS
was b/29Oct1826/MAURY CO, TN. She married Thomas T HARDISTER (no info on
him) 26SEPT1844/MAURY CO TN They had 2 children, Sarah Jane HARDISTER
b/1844/MAURY CO TN and Thomas HARDISTER b/1849 either in MAURY CO TN or
MARSHALL CO MS. Mary A HARRIS HARDISTER died 18NOV1849 either in MAURY
CO TN or MARSHALL CO MS. I believe she died in childbirth or shortly
afterwards. Her parents (Rev Harris and Margaret) raised the 2
children. I have no info on the HARDISTER family.
Wold appreciate any help.
Thx Charlotte, 7863 Hummingbird Cv Olive Branch, MS 38654
Jennie Riggs Mon Aug 25 17:57:06
1997
Birth & marriage dates on FRANCIS MARION FALKENBURRY Birth 1842 .
Maried MARY ELLEN COOPER in 1865 . After his death , She married a
Handley . Father --- JOHN ALLEN FALKENBURRY Birth
1806 . Thanks in advance for any info . Stuck in 1806 , no info on the
wives .
Kendra Oakley Mon Aug 25
18:39:12 1997
OAKLEY/DODSON
I am researching UPTON S. OAKLEY. He was married to MARIA DODSON
on December 5, 1835 in Maury Co. They are in the 1850 Maury Co.
census: Upton S. age 37 NC, Mariah 33 TN, Feilden D. 13 TN,
Jane 10 TN, Cordelia 7 TN, William 5 TN, Melvina 2 TN.
I find Upton again in the 1870 Decatur Co. census: Upton S.
age 59 NC, Luisa J. 49 NC, Frances A. R. 17 TN, Charles T. 17 TN,
Thomas W., 15 TN. I am assuming that Luisa is Upton's second
wife. I am descended from William (son of Upton and Maria) who
married Mary Ann Smith. They were living in Decatur Co. in 1870,
as well as Feilden with wife Sarah C. Any information on Upton
S. Oakley and his wife/wives and children would be appreciated.
Thanks. Kendra Oakley
John Rogers Sun Aug 24
17:24:28 1997
My g-g-g-g gf, Solomon Rogers, lived in Pulaski during 1816, since I have
a copy of his filing a suit against the US Gov't to get his militia wages
for 90 days duty with Gen'l Jackson during the Creek Indian war. He was
one of 10 s. and 8 dau. b to John and ? ROGERS, reportedly Irish who
settled in "what is now Shelby Co." One other s. is known to
be John L. ROGERS, m. Cecilia "Cela" Morgan in AL whoi moved to
TX in 1841, d. 1`843. This line is well researched. One is thought to be
Samuel James ROGERS, d. in the 1837 yellow fever epidemic in Pulaski,
buried as "Major Samuel James Rogers." Any info on these
"boys" and especially their parents is gratefully appreciated.
John Rogers Sun Aug 24
13:55:23 1997
ROGERS, John & spouse, both said to be b. Ireland. Settled in Shelby
Co. late 1700's; 10 sons and 8 daughters survived to adulthood. Known's
are. Samuel James, m. a DAVIDSON sister of the Nashville/Davidson Co.
founders; d. & b Pulaski TN; John L. b TN, m. "Cela" MORGAN
of AL, lived in AL until 1843, went to TX. d. left family all known to
current; Solomon M. with Jackson in 1812, again in Creek Ind. Wars,
settled in Conecuh/Escambia Co. AL,m. KENNEDY, dau of David KENNEDY, d
cir. 1838; my line, all known to current. Who is the Progeniture and who
are the other children?
Wanda Price Sun Aug 24
13:14:07 1997
WHEAT searching for my ggg grandfather believed to be John WHEAT b: c
1765 Wales, Uk d: 1834 Maury Co., md: Dica ? unknown when but believed to
have been in Kershaw Co, SC. as all there children were born there. They
were Nancy c 1795, Barton H. c 1797, William c 1800, Wiley H c 1804,
Josiah 1808 md: Sarah Bryant, Ellen, Mahala, & Silas. If this is the
same WHEAT family Silas is my gg grandfather, b: 1803 SC d: Sept. 29,
1885 Perry Co, Tn. This is the only lead I have had on Silas' parents.
I will be glad to share what I have.
Donna Schultz Sun Aug 24 09:23:12
1997
I am looking for the parents and siblings of Eliza Ann DARNELL. Eliza
Ann DARNELL was born in 1828 in the Duck River area of Maury Co. She
married Jacob LAMPLEY in Franklin Co., Illinois in 1846 and died in
Hamilton Co., Illinois in 1909. Any information on Eliza Ann DARNELL or
her family would be greatly appreciated.
Robert Jones Sat Aug 23 16:41:36
1997
IRWIN Seeking information regarding John Wesley IRWIN, born June 13, 1811
died Oct 28, 1890. Was Minister and is buried in the Goshen Methodist
Church Cem. near Santa Fe in Maury Co. Son of William IRWIN and
Elizabeth Jane NORTON. Thanks.
Ann Sims Sat Aug 23 12:55:32
1997
Looking for information about parents of Jesse SIMS born ca 1798 in N.C.
parents unknown, county unknown. Married Jemima ? date unknown. Settled
first in Lawrence Co., then Maury Co. which later was Lewis Co. Owned
land on Big Swan Creek. Died after 1880 before 1883. Jemima moved to
Dallas Co., Tx. where she is buried in family cemetery. Children are as
follows: John b. 1826, ,Lydia b. 1836, Harvey b. 1838, Nancy Jane b.
1840, Hulda b. 1845, Andrew b. 1847, James b. 1851, George W. b. 1840
Luraney b. 1844, Bettie Elisabeth b. 1849.
Any information regarding possible parents of Jesse and Jemima, and
information about Andrew if killed in civil war would be helpful. I have
further information of children that came to Texas that I would be glad
to share with anyone seeking information about them.
Pauline Mitchell Pierce Sat Aug 23
07:28:25 1997
Who was the WILLIAM McINTIRE who bought the family bible at the
estate sale of JOHN McINTIRE in 1841 in Maury Co. Was he the
WILLIAM McINTIRE who m. a daughter of THRASHER McCOLLUM? WILLIAM
McINTIRE is not found on any census for Maury Co. He is found on
couple of tax records. Was he a brother of JOHN McINTIRE, b. ca.
1780-90 in Pa, d. 1841 in Maury, or was he a son? I would be
happy to exchange information with anyone who is working on this
McINTIRE line or THRASHER McCOLLUM. Also MAJOR WALL.
Pauline Mitchell Pierce Sat Aug 23
07:24:59 1997
Who was the WILLIAM McINTIRE who bought the family bible at the
estate sale of JOHN McINTIRE in 1841 in Maury Co. Was he the
WILLIAM McINTIRE who m. a daughter of THRASHER McCOLLUM? WILLIAM
McINTIRE is not found on any census for Maury Co. He is found on
couple of tax records. Was he a brother of JOHN McINTIRE, b. ca.
1780-90 in Pa, d. 1841 in Maury, or was he a son? I would be
happy to exchange information with anyone who is working on this
McINTIRE line or THRASHER McCOLLUM. Also MAJOR WALL.
Walter Craig Hopkins Fri Aug 22 14:51:48
1997
I am looking for information about the Zollicoffers of Maury Co. Tenn
J.W. Johnson Thu Aug 21 19:14:28
1997
Seeking info on my ancestor William R. Johnson m. Charity Brown in Maury
Co. Aug. 10, 1833.
William R. b: 1812-14 TN Charity b: 1810-12 SC
Have extensive info on family after they moved to Marion Co., Alabama
1840-1880.
Possible brother of William R.-
Robert R. Johnson b: 1810-11 SC m Nancy
Have no other TN info- other than marriage of William R. & Charity
Maury Co. 1833.
Johanna Ellis Thu Aug 21
09:51:43 1997
Wish to exchange data on SAMUEL L. GARNER and wife MARYH A WALKER.
Samuel son of JAMES R GARNER and NANCY CURRY.
Sons of Samuel were: J W.; A. L; S. J; and Jacob A.Samuel bl 1834 and
died 1909 in TN.
Johanna Ellis Thu Aug 21
09:42:42 1997
Wish to exchange data on THOMAS GARRETT and wife ELIZABETH GARRETT
living in Marshall Co. 1870. Sons were WILLIAM, STEPHEN JOHNSON, EDWARD,
WILEY J, LUCIUS CAHAL AND ALFRED HOUSTON. Thomas and Elizabeth were born
in VA and moved to Maury Co. TN
Iris A. Harris Tue Aug
19 09:04:13 1997
I am searching for any information about my paternal grandfather, Hurt
Wilkes Adkisson, who was born in Maury County TN. He had one sister
named was Ruth. Their mother's maiden name was Frances Bogasky. Have been
told that original spelling of Adkisson was Adkinson but war pension
checks misspelled it and thus our name became Adkisson. Any information
about the Adkisson's of TN would be appreciated!
Bill
Jack Wed Aug 20 14:19:56 1997
Looking for info on William D.Jack and Wife Lecia (Lecey) parents of my
gg grandfather Samuel Edmund Green Jack.Have info that indicates Samuel
was born in Washington County Illinois. Samuel was raised in Maury County
by his grandfather Fitzgerald.Trying to link William D. Jack to Jacks in
North and South Carolina.Would appreciate any help. Bill Jack,Wash.
D.C.
Thomas C. Mayberry Wed Aug 20
15:28:33 1997
Need info on parents of Job(e) Mayberry, born 1818 in Hickman County or
Maury County, TN. He was the father of Jobe Monroe Mayberry.
Betty Sullivan Wed Aug 20 17:05:35
1997
Researching several Maury Co. relatives, especially the DEW or DUE or
DHUE family. Williford Dew is listing in the 1850 census with his 2
children, an older woman (mother)Elizabeth and a woman near his age
(sister) Ursula MURRAY. His daughter Arminta Parlee DEW is my g-
grandmother. I want to know when and where Williford died, his father's
name and more about his wife, Barbara POWELL who died 19 Aug 1841. Other
relatives from Maury are Avis (or Alveus) RIGGS who was married to
Petronila RAY. His father was Samuel RIGGS and her father was David RAY.
Alvis died in 1849 leaving 9 children. Petronila was in Maury until the
1860 census and then moved to MO where at least 2 of her children were
living. Will be happy to share what I have. Betty
Don Dearing Wed Aug 20 16:04:18
1997
SMISER/TURNEY__John SMISER and Mary Eva TURNRY were married 6 Jun 1800,
in Bourbon Co., KY. Soon afterward they moved to Natchez, MS. They
moved back north and settled in Maury Co., TN, ca 1810, on land just
south of Columbia. Eva Mary died there 27 Dec 1844, and John died in
1848. They are buried in the SMISER - BOOKER GRAVEYARD. Would like to
know who their children were. Have much to share on these two families.
John Powell Sun Aug 17 18:05:14
1997
Gideon Smith son of Col. John Smith of Jefferson co., TN. 30 August, 1793
Sale of the estate of John Smith, deceased: Samuel Smith, Administrator:
amoung buyers Gideon Smith, William Bailey, William Smith, Eleanor Lee,
Samuel Smith, John Smith. Would like to communicate with researchers of
Gideon Born 1763 in Johnston co.,NC and his wife Sarah Lane born June 15,
1763 sister of William Lane Of Hawkins co., TN William Lane Married
Winnefred Ingram and had children in Maury co., TN
Sandy J. Campbell Sun Aug 17
08:59:54 1997
Looking for information on the MANGRUM family of Maury family ca 1830s -
1900. William was father of Martha Ann. She married William H. Todd
there in 1854. Thank you.
J. J. BROWN Sat Aug 16 19:38:04
1997
Maury Co. experienced the 1812 earthquake. I haven't found any written
article concerning the effect it had on the area and the people of Maury
Co. Is there something available? An old Newspaper article, perhaps?
JBrown7725@aol.com
Les Tate Mon Aug 11 18:09:55
1997
John Marshall Morton, (ca. 1845 - 1905) minister at Kettle Church
near Kettle Mills, Maury County, TN. Married E.A. (thought to be
Emma Amelia) Crowell (12/3/1851 - 7/31/1890). E.A. is daughter of
Samuel (born ca. 1823) and M.A. Crowell, and thought to be sister
of Permelia Crowell Whiteside. Permelia's tombstone says
"Daughter of S & S.O. Crowell" but Permelia and E.A. are
buried
very near each other and 1860 census indicates Samuel had daughters
with initials P.J. and E.A. Family history says E.A. died
from blood poisoning following fall from runaway buggy and
fractured leg. Husband John Marshall Morton moved with children
to Texas sometime afterward and continued as minister with Christian
Church. E.A. and Permelia are buried in Well/Old Well
Cemetery near Natchez Trace southwest of Shady Grove. Anyone with
info on John Marshall Morton or E.A. Crowell (or her parents)
please respond.
Elaine Waiters Mon Aug 11
14:27:38 1997
Seeking information on the family of Jeffrey and Mildred (Squires) BECK.
Mildred was the daughter of Uriah and Elizabeth (Trigg) SQUIRES. She and
Jeffrey Beck married in Maury Co. in 1824. I would appreciate hearing
from anyone with knowledge of this family.
bill dixon Thu Aug 14 18:54:55
1997
I am looking for information on the family of my grandfather,
William Bransford Dixon, who was born in Jackson County (I believe
in 1879. He had at least one sister and his parents were named
Jeff and Molly Dixon.
Michael Hailey Thu Aug 14
06:19:23 1997
I am looking for the parents of my great grandfather, WILLIAM HAILEY,
born in Tennessee Sept. 1861. While their names are unknown to me, census
records would suggest that a MARY BURKETT with her father Absalom on the
1860 Maury county census and later shown as MARY HALEY with a William
Haley age 9 on the 1870 Lewis county census with her uncle William
Burkett could be his mother. My great grandfather is in Newton county
Missouri on his own on the 1880 census. Please let me know if you have
even a scrap of information.
Terri Stone (Durham) Wed Aug 13
18:52:25 1997
They are LOST please!!! I am trying to find the parents of William Bailey
DURHAM born in Maury County in 1877. His Fathers name is unknown and his
mother's name Sally or possibly Sarah JAMES. I do not have the birth
years of his parents or any siblings of William Bailey. Any Information
woulkd be greatly appreciated Thank you, Terri
email terrigem@aol.com
Pam Vaughan Barber Tue Aug 12
20:17:19 1997
HARTWELL MILES and POLLY PILLOW were married in Davidson County
in 1798. GIDEON PILLOW was the bondsman. I believe POLLY PILLOW
was the sister of GIDEON PILLOW and daughter of JOHN PILLOW who
settled in Davidson Co. TN. Can anyone out there help me with
this family?
Mandy Womble Tue Aug 12 19:10:53
1997
I am looking for information on the Fitzgerald family from Maury,
Tennessee. My line of Fitzgerald lived there from the early to mid
1800's. Any info would be great. Thanks
Alison Tue Aug 12 18:11:27
1997
*HALE* - I am looking for the parents of Hiram Jefferson Hale. He was
born in Maury County in 1867. His siblings are Francis, Louella, Bill,
John, Henry and Ander.
Any information would be much appreciated. Thanks!
john brown Tue Aug 12
09:41:53 1997
I am looking for the parents of Joseph Abner Johnson, born in Alabama,
moved to Neshoba County, Mississippi. He was probably born around 1835-
1840. I'm wondering if his family originally came from Tennessee. I
know there are a lot of Johnsons around Columbia, Tennessee. Any help
would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
John L. Brown
John Powell Sat Aug 16 10:29:58
1997
INGRAM, POWELL, LANE, SMITH, LEE. I am research the family of William
Lane c. 1772-1848 who married Winnefred Ingram of Grainger co. TN 1783-
1850 a desc of Thomas Lee. William sister Frances Lane 1763-1847 married
John Lee 1776-1842 and her twin sister Sarah Lane married Gideon Smith b.
1763. The daughter of William and Winnefred Charlotte Temple Lane born in
Hawkins co. TN 1800-1892 married in Maury co. TN in 1818 John Anderson
Powell 1793-1859. He was the son of Needham Powell and Nancy ?. Was
Nancy the second wife of Micajah Lee after the death of Needham in 1803?
Mike Patrick Fri Aug 15
21:21:40 1997
Looking for any info on family of John Coffey CASKEY who married
Adeline TOMLINSON (b. 17 Jul 1812, Maury Cnty) 05 May 1834 in
Maury Cnty, TN. This couple and their children migrated to
Williamson Cnty, TX.
Byron Renner Sun Aug 10
05:28:23 1997
Seeking information on the family of James Brown from Lincoln Co., TN (b.
12/01/1771-d. 1829 Lincoln Co., TN) married to a Mary (?). He was the
son of Capt. John BROWN (1738 IRL-1812 NC) of Wilkes Co., NC and his
wife Jane McDOWELL (1750-1838). I also seek information on their
ancestry. What I know: John Brown came to America c.1763 to PA; m. Jane
McDowell, moved to NC with wife in 1770 settled on Yakin River 1772;
fought and survived the Battle of King's Mountain,NC; was on the board of
Magistrates for Wilkes Co., NC. John's children were (James 1771-1829 (my
Ancestor), William 1774, Elizabeth 1776, Alexander 1778, John II 1780,
Anne 1782, Hugh 1784, Hamilton 1786, Thomas 1788, Margaret 1790, and
Allen 1792). Capt John Brown acquired lots of land in Maury Co., TN and
moved there with 6 of his boys, 2 others remained in NC. John Brown died
in Wilkes Co., NC in 1812. His son James BROWN d.-1829 in Lincoln Co.,
TN. Jame's children: (Alexander, James, William, Martha, Harriet,
Clarissa, Ann, Polly, Elizabeth and Jane Mary BROWN (my ancestor)). I am
related to their daughter Jane Mary Brown, who married John WAGGONER Jr.
in 1822 TN. Both Capt John Brown and James Brown held land in Maury Co.,
TN.
Juanita Moston Thu Aug 7 09:47:51
1997
W. H. Gilmer, b. May 17, 1840, Maury County, TN, d. unknown. Married Mar.
27, 1873, Maury Co., TN to Helen Josephine McKnight, b. 1856, TN, d. June
19, 1915, Ft. Worth TX. Children: William Jackson, b. Feb. 3, 1874, d.
Nov. 1941, Ft. Worth TX, never married ; Mae (Mollie)Gilmer, b. Jan 1877
Giles Co., TN, Married Charles Henry Jones, 1889, place unknown; Robert
Houston, b. 1880, d. unknown, married wife Missouri, date an place
unknown, Children Helen, b. 1909, Dixie, b. 1911, Josephine b. 1916, and
R. H.Jr. b. 1918; Fannie Dodge, b. Jun 9, 1883, Maury Co., TN, died 1946,
Texas, married Eugene Hugh Donaghue(sic).
W.H. was dead before the 1900 census was taken in Ft. Worth, his family
was living there at the time of the census and had a restaurant business.
I have no other information on the Gilmer line. Would appreciate any
help anyone may have. Thanks.
Juanita Moston Thu Aug 7 09:30:03
1997
Augustine J. McKnight, b. Mar 29, 1818 in North Carolina, d. Aug. 20,
1883, Giles Co., TN. Married Kessiah Yates Roper, b. 1815. Children:
David Abernathy McKnight, b. 1840, d. 1893, Giles Co., wife Emily; Dr.
Samuel H., b. 1847, d.Feb. 15, 1890, buried in S. H. McKnight Cemetery,
Campbellsville, TN, wife Mary, married 1868; Helen Josephine (Josie), b.
1856, d. June 19, 1915, Ft. Worth TX, married W. H. Gilmer, Maury Co.,
TN, Mar. 27, 1873; Robert E. McKnight little information on this person.
I would appreciate help with locating the graves and obtaining photos of
them if there are headstones. Also would like to have more information
on the family.
Candie Freeman Wed Aug 6 23:30:57
1997
Searching for information on Carl Douglas RICE b. 1 Oct 1928 in Huntinton,
Cabell Co., WV. I have tracked a Carl RICE with same DOB to Maury Co.
through the Social Security Death Index which list his death as May 1985 in
Columbia, Maury Co., TN. Can anyone look up this death record or an obituary
for me and e-mail me whatever you find. Would like an exact DOD and burial
place. Carl left WV long ago and none of his relatives knew what happened to
him. Is there a death certificate? If this is truely him we need to know.
Thanks in advance.
J. Powell Wed Aug 6 23:30:57
1997
GIDEON SMITH b. 1763 Johnston co., NC son of COL. JOHN SMITH and SARAH
BRITTAN BAILEY married in 1783 to SARAH LANE b. 6.15.1763. Sarah Lane
was a twin sister of FRANCES LANE 1763-1847 who married JOHN LEE of
Hawkins co., TN b. 1776 in Johnston co. NC and died in Maury co. TN in
1842. Their brother WILLIAM LANE b. abt. 1772 married WINNEFRED INGRAM of
Johnston co., NC daughter of WILLIAM INGRAM and ? LEE. William and
Winnefred had 12 children in Hawkins, Grainger and Maury co's., TN The
Lanes daughters married Smiths, Powells, Hancocks, Polks, Williams, and
Blantons. The Lane sons married Raineys, LeMasters, Humphries and
Stanfields in Maury co. The Smiths married Vardemans, Coates and
Pritchards. The Lee's married Smiths, Baileys, Browns, Allmonds and
Leggetts. Who were the parents of William, Frances and Sarah Lane?
Which Lee did William Ingram marry? Who were William Ingrams parents?
Please contact me if you have any information on these families.
.
Rita Butt Fri Aug 1 11:54:48
1997
I'm looking for information on HARTWELL FREEMAN VAUGHAN
b. 29 April 1832 in Maury County, Tennessee.
Married Eddy Simpson about 1854. He died 25 March 1923
in Wayne County, Illinois. Any information on he or his
family would be much appreciated.
Louise Martin Sat Aug 2 15:57:37
1997
Placed a query regarding Phillip Penn and his wife Louisa Briscoe Penn
for this county. I believe he had a daughter named America Penn born
@1815 in Va. who married William Rufus Wortham on 30 March 1830 in Maury
County, Tn. Need proof that America was the daughter of Phillip and
Louisa Penn. Her siblings were believed to be Louisa; Abram C; Mary E.R
who marrid Fountain F. Flynt; Thomas H. who married another America ?;
Charity who married Hendly S. Jenkins; Cordelia F. who married J. T.
Hamblet; John P who mareid 1.Lucy Bland 2, Martha M. Hale and Eugenia.
Any help with this family would be greatly appreciated.
Louise Martin
Charlotte Williams Sun
Aug 3 16:59:45 1997
Looking for info on REV CHARLES B HARRIS, b/26Mar1800/GA married MARGARET
JANE CURRY 23Dec1823 in MAURY CO, TN. Margaret was the dau of NATHAN
CURRY & NANCY GRESHAM and was b/08Feb1805 in Pittslyvania Co, VA.
REV HARRIS and family were in MAURY & LAWRENCE CO, TN in the 1820's
and 1830's. He was a Meth Epis South Minister and had a church at Mt.
Pleasant, TN. He and family moved to MARSHALL CO, MS in the 1840's and
he died 09Dec1870 and Margaret 12Aug1877 both in MARSHALL CO, MS Any
info would be appreciated
Alex Koch Sun Aug 3 14:43:58
1997
I am looking for info on these family names:
HODGE, SHELTON,BECTON, SLADE, DILLAHUNTY
Asa Hodge married Sarah Shelton in c.1840. She was the daughter of John
and Elizabeth Sheltohn. He was the son of Nancy Becton and James Hodge.
Asa Hodge ran a general store on Main Street in Columbia, Tenn. He died
in c1850Sarah Shelton had a brother named Colin Shelton.
One of the daughters of Asa Hodge, Amanda Hodge, married Charles Clear in
1859.
Nancy Becton, Asa Hodge's mother, was the daughter of George Becton and
Dorus Slade.
Would appreciate any information on these family members.
Thanks!
Valerie Morgan Mon Aug 4 16:23:43
1997
I will have 3-4 days this fall to travel to TN to research my Maury
County ancestors. Please advise whether it would be best to work in
Columbia or at TSLA in Nashville
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