Fred Odom Sun Oct 12 07:19:16 1997
Researching family of Jesse MITCHELL and Frances HUNTER, m. 1850 in White Co. Specifically, looking for parents, siblings of both. This couple moved to Hamilton Co., IL circa 1854. Will share.

Kenneth Maggard Mon Oct 13 00:34:27 1997
I am searching for any information on Thomas ROBERTSON, his parents and children. Thomas was born 10 Nov 1769 in VA and died 2 Jul 1854 in White Co, TN. Thomas is buried in the Moore Cemetery, White Co, TN. He married Elizabeth?

Terri Lang Tue Oct 14 21:01:19 1997
Looking for GOOLSBY family. May have come from Rowan Co, N.C. William G. GOOLSBY born 3- 1817 and wife Elizabeth in 1817. Their son William C. also born in Tenn. May be cousins to Crook family also of Rowam Co. n.C. Peter or John C. Goolsby may be related to my Williams. Left Tenn. in 1840s and went to Mo and then Ne.

Carter,M. Tue Oct 14 23:18:31 1997
Looking for info on WILLIAM R. CARTER on the 1820-30-40 White County census. Only known children are Edmon B Carter and James Henry Carter. Decendents/historians please respond.

Eloise Nicolos Wed Oct 15 22:14:24 1997
SLIGER, Sarah Fine, listed as Suroah Fina Sliger on the 1850 census. Daughter of Christopher Sliger II. Born in White Co on April 7, 1837; died Feb. 20, 1886. Married Mackie Hugh WATSON, Dec. 17, 1868.
They had 10 children listed as follows: 1. Elizabeth R.--10/1/1858 to 8/18/1882. 2. John R. --8/26/1859 to 2/10/1864. 3. William F.--11/17/1860 to 7/24/1868 or (7/29/1868). 4. Henery L.--4/22/1863 to 7/24/1868. 5. Christopher S.--8/31/1865 to 12/13/1867. 6. Sabra Jane --2/14/1868 to 4/19/1922. 7. Jonah Nineveh--12/8/1869 to 5/28/1943. 8. Lewis Gehue-- 5/13/1873 to ? 9. Bertha Lou--3/12/1877 to ? 10.SeRena May--1/26/? or (6/26/1879 to 1963).
Jonah Nineveh is my grandfather. Any information on him would be helpful also. I would like to have "the rest of the story", including their moves around the country, because I have conflicting information. Did Sarah die in Cameron, Milam County, TX? Did Mackie Hugh die in Benton County, Arkansas 12/17/1885? What is known about his family? I will appreciate any information or corrections. Thank you. Eloise Nicolos.

kenwhittaker Thu Oct 16 13:40:30 1997
Seeking all descendants of John HENRY, an early pioneer settler of the Calfkiller area of White Co, Tn., in the area that became a part of Putnam County when Putnam was formed in 1854. John Henry was born in Tn. prior to statehood. All descendants are e ncouraged to add information to John Henry's First Families of Tennessee folder at the East Tennessee Historical Society, Knoxville. For more information and an application, contact Ken Whittaker, 853 Todd Preis Drive, Nashville, Tn. 37221 or e-mail attn, Ken, at sharon.ingram@mci2000.com.

Margaret Toth Fri Oct 3 09:42:51 1997
COCKS, COX, DILLARD, SHOCKLEY - Seek information on William and Mary (DILLARD) COCKS(COX). William died in White Co., TN in 1814. Children were Joshua (married Sarah SHOCKLEY), Reuben, Thomas, Andrew J.(married Mary Ann SHOCKLEY), Henry, Rebeckah (marri ed Uriah SHOCKLEY), William, and John. William and Mary came from around Carroll County, VA probably around 1812. This family is also found in Grainger Co., TN and then on to Gasconade Co., MO.

Bob Jordan Fri Oct 3 10:15:21 1997
Napoleon SIMMONS (1853-1935), son of Dennis Simmons, m. Marindy B. RICE 1873 in Overton Co., Tenn. Moved to White Co., Tenn. by 1800. They lived in Pass Cove, about 5 miles north of Bon Aire, then moved to Doe Creek. Their children were: (1) Mary Ann Eliz. Simmons (b.1874) m. James McCANN, (2) Dennis W. Simmons (1876-1962) m. Lena Josephine HOBBS, (3) Robert Lee Simmons (1878-1964) m. Martha HIGDON, William Albert Simmons (b.1880) m. Mary RITTENBERY, James Landon Simmons (b.1881) m. Lora BENNETT (4) Jane Florance Simmons m. Joe McCANN, (5) Norman Edcere Simmons m. Lassie SMITH (6) Dock Ondes Simmons m. Mattie Jane PALMER, (7) Samuel Simmons. Looking for ancestors and cousins.

Max E. Brown Sat Oct 4 17:59:39 1997
HOWARDs, looking for James HOWARD's inventory that is on roll 151 of White Co. Wills 1810 to 1825. Also interested in a Peter HOWARD and Portman HOWARD listed as tax payers in 1825. I believe they came from SC by way of KY. Portman shows up in Overton Co., TN in 1840 census. Portman had sons named Pleasant and Anderson plus two more at least born before 1810. Any help appreciated.......Thanks....

CindyPirtle Sun Oct 5 19:23:49 1997
Looking for information on Thomas PIRTLE, b. March 1867 in TN, believed White County, married Martha D. and had Flody Willard, Irby, Valley and Flem. All children were born in Tenn, presumably White County.

Donna Cooper Mon Oct 6 09:27:07 1997
Am looking for a Levi PERKINS and Lucy RHEA. Their parents were Ute PERKINS and Sarah (Sally) GANT and Aaron RHEA and Mary HOWELL. Their house is said to sit on the Putnam and White County line. He was Church of Christ minister. Thanks for any help, Donna Dscr71248@aol.com

Bob Franks Wed Oct 8 14:08:42 1997
Researching the FRANKS, MARKHAM, GANN, MCGOWAN and COOKSEY families of the White County, TN area. My ancestor is Lemuel FRANKS(b. 1790 NC). He married Huldah GANN in White County, TN. Who was the father of Lemuel Franks? So far, I have not been able to find his parentage. The FRANKS family lived in White County from ca. 1809 to ca. 1823. Also looking for information on the MARKHAM family, who also lived in White County. Abner MARKHAM served during the War of 1812 from White County. Any information at all on the above lines will be appreciated.

bob carr Thu Oct 9 10:07:00 1997
I am surching in White Co. for my gggrandfather who shows in White Co with Eligah his son in the 1850 census . I have no information beyond jonathon to tie him to other family members . I believe him to be son or brother to William or James H. Carr in 181 7 my grandfather was George Washington Carr of Cookville . I have civil war records of Eligah Watson Carr, pension records as blacksmith in Jackson Co or White Co . If anyone could help would greatly be appreciated. I believe I am of the Caney Creek Carrs but show nothing prior to Jonathon in White Co.

Dottie Austin Fri Oct 10 18:43:37 1997
Woodson P. White/W.P. WHITE, the name exists in White Co. from its founding and a W P WHITE is on the 1860 census of Bedford Co. in the household of Ruth WHITE. Woodson P White is listed on the 1900 census as having both parents born in TN. Thanks for any help.

E. Ray Austin Sat Sep 27 04:09:59 1997
Seeking info on the AUSTIN families who lived in the Lost Creek, White Co., TN area. My g-g-g-grandparens, Nathaniel and Mary AUSTIN are buried on the Home Place at Lost Creek. I have extensive data on these Austins and others, and willing to share. Pl ease contact me!!! Nathaniel and Mary AUSTIN had the following children: 1- William 2- James 3- Elizabeth 4- John 5- Nancy 6- Susan 7- Raleigh 8- Mary 9- Jackson 10- Thomas 11- Roberson 12- Nathaniel Glenn. Please contact me for additional information.

Barry Mark Sun Sep 28 18:36:46 1997
I am researching two ancestral chains that involve early settlers in Tenn. The two settlers were Michael HYDER who came to Tenn from Hampshire County, VA on or about 1765, and John HENRY who was born in 1788, married Susannah DAY in 1816, and is buried i n the Henry cemetery in Putnam Co. I would appreciate any information on the descendants of these two people.

Larry Seals Tue Sep 30 14:04:29 1997
Looking for information of my GG Grandfather/mother, James W. SEALS and Elizabeth Jane WHITLOW. Who are their parents, where were they born? James W. Seals b. October 6, 1826 in White Co d. February 14, 1912 in an unknown location. Elizabeth Jane Whitlow b. October, 1840 in Halifax County, Virgina d. February 14, 1914 on Cagle Mt. near Dunlap, Sequatchie County, TN. James and Elizabeth were married about 1857 in Tenn or Virginia then moved to Cagle Mt. sometime before 1858. They are listed in Sequatchie County Census as James Seals, Jane Seals with two children, Lucinda 2 yrs. and William 1 yr. James and Elizabeth had five children listed below: 1. Sarah Lucinda b. July, 1858 d. about 1928 Cagle Mt., Sequatchie County, Dunlap, TN. M. 1. Rodrich Clemons, March 21, 1884, Dunlap, TN. 2. Thomas Courtney, December 19, 1909, Dunlap, TN. 2. William b. October 18, 1859, Cagle MT, Dunlap, TN. d. About 1902 in an unknown location. m. 1. Mary Wilson, January 28, 1880, Dunlap, TN. 2. Elen Margaret Minerva Clemons 3. John Mealer b. March 31, 1860 d. November 10, 1943, Cagle Mt., Dunlap, TN. m. Mary Jane Williams January 19, 1881, Cagle Mt., Dunlap, TN. 4. James Surl b. December 20, 1862 d. May 15, 1953, Cagle Mt. Dunlap, TN. (my G Grandfather) m. 1. Tibatha Narcissus Clemons, Cagle Mt., Dunlap, TN. 2. Nancy Elvira Young, June 6, 1890 in an unknown location (Oklahoma?? - my G Grandmother) 3. Edna (Unknown), About 1932, Dunlap, TN. 4. Gusty May, About 1940, Dunlap, TN. 5. Margaret Jane b. December 19, 1864, b, February 28, 1951, Dunlap, TN. m. John Newton Russell, June 30, 1885, Dunlap, TN. All the above were b. on Cagle Mt. in Sequatchie County, near Dunlap, TN. Thanks for your help.

Peter Dodson Tue Sep 23 21:49:26 1997
I am looking for information on William "Bucky" DODSON. He is reported to have been born in Sand Mountain, VA in 1789 and moved to White or Warren Co. in the early 1800's with his father and possibly a brother. He had a son named Simon Peter DODSON Sr. born in 1824. Simon Peter DODSON Sr. had a farm in Bone Cave, White Co. TN. Simon Peter DODSON was my g-g-grandfather. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Mark Hammons Fri Sep 19 16:37:37 1997
Searching for descendents of Joel and Martha Jane Gay BROOM. The BROOM family came to White Co. from Union Co., NC about 1870 and settled on Lost Creek. I have the deed where Joel BROOM gave the land for the Missionary Baptist Church on Lost Creek. Also, in the 1920's Ed Lockwood killed himself and his wife by placing a ch arge of dynamite in or under their bed. Can anyone find specific information regarding this event, perhaps from the Sparta or other area newpapers?

Barbara Petty Fri Sep 19 17:52:00 1997
Seeking any info on DUNBARs in TN around 1800-1820. Alexander DUNBAR was born 1802 White Co. TN. His father was killed in War of 1812. Alexander was found in MO in 1821. Any TN DUNBAR info welcome! Thanks.

SUSAN MORRIS Fri Sep 19 22:30:16 1997
I am searching White Co for any information on KIRBY/KERBY/KERLY/KEARLY. John KIRBY was in White county by 1820. His son, Reuben, served in Dibrell's unit during the Civil War. Reuben KIRBY was a mail carrier between Sparta and Cooksville. He and his wife, Millie Ann (Permillia) KIRBY later moved to Cumberland county. Their children were: William Thomas KIRBY, John KIRBY, Polk Davis KIRBY, Susannah KIRBY. They moved to Rule, Carroll Co, Arkansas, by 1885. From there they moved to the North Texas area. If you have any information of any KIRBY families in and around White and Cumberland counties, please contact me. Martha Susan KIRBY MORRIS.

SUSAN MORRIS Fri Sep 19 22:50:30 1997
I am searching Warren and White counties for any information on James WIGGINS who served in the Civil War from White County. His wife was Mary Elizabeth TAYLOR. She was the daughter of William and Jane TAYLOR. William died in 1850. William was the son of James TAYLOR and Rachel Rayburn TAYLOR. James TAYLOR was the son of Thomas TAYLOR. Thomas was in White county by 1820. James WIGGINS was possibly the son of Joseph WIGGINS from Warren Co. Any information of the TAYLOR or WIGGINS lines would be greatly appreciated.

SUSAN MORRIS Fri Sep 19 23:05:51 1997
I am searching White and Warren Counties for any information about Ephriam DAVIS and his wife, Mary Catherine NICKOLS, (any spelling of NICKOLS), very early White Co settlers. Any information on Tilmon DAVIS and his wife, Leatha (Leathy) Dodson DAVIS. They were married in 1864, White Co. Her parents were Solomon DODSON, Jr. and Elizabeth WILSON. Who were ELIZABETH'S parents? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

B Boyd Sat Sep 20 20:29:37 1997
On the White Co., 1850 census, Hugh M. BOYD, age 46 and his wife Matilda, age 40, living with children: Milly Jane d,age 28; Benjamin B. s, age 16; Tilman A. s, age 13; Mahala d, age 13; William M. s, age 10; Nancy P. d, age 5; Margaret d, age 3 and Emeline d, age 1. The family is found in SQ. Co., in 1860. Matilda BOYD is listed as the head of the household. Would like information on family marriages, deaths etc. Would like to know where Hugh M. BOYD is buried. William Marion BOYD married about 1870 and we would like to know who he married and where she is buried. After her death he moved to Texas.

Jackie Smith Tue Sep 9 13:39:33 1997
Looking for descendants of William WILLIAMS b. abt 1760 possibly in SC. d. 1846 White Co. TN. buried in Walkers Cove, near Sparta, White Co. TN. Married first wf Judith BAKER? b. abt 1764 SC? d. in White Co. TN buried in Walkers Cove, White Co. TN. Children: Mary b. 10 Mar 1786 SC married Henry Burton 1803 Smith Co. TN. She d. 1853 Dekalb Co. TN. Isaac b. 1792 SC married Lucy Walker. Josiah b. 22 Apr 1797 SC d. 24 Sept 1868 married Nancy Walker. Daniel, Arthur, John.

Jackie Smith Tue Sep 9 13:45:32 1997
Looking for descendants of Josiah WILLIAMS b. 22 Apr 1797 in SC d. 24 Sept 1868 married Nancy WALKER. One known son named John Walker Williams b. 7 Oct 1821 White Co. TN d. 11 Oct 1910 Married Mary Lou Vicia (Louvicy) GEER 25 Dec 1845 White Co. TN.

Jackie Smith Tue Sep 9 13:54:12 1997
Looking for descendants of William ERWIN b. 1787 in VA? d. abt 1850? White Co. TN. married Jane DILDINE 1809 White Co, TN. Mother's name was Rachel. Jane DILDINE b. abt 1786 VA d. Mar 1860? White Co. TN. Father Jonathan Dildine. Children: Lucinda Erwin b. 26 Mar 1810 White Co. TN. d. 7 Nov 1868 Dekalb Co. TN buried in Bright cem. married William Holmes Baker. Fletcher married a Miss Allen. Edward married Lourina Taylor. Manerva married a Mr. Vaught. May be other children.

Jackie Smith Tue Sep 9 14:05:04 1997
Looking for decendants of DILDINE family that lived in White Co, TN. Jane DILDINE that married William ERWIN, Hezekiah DILDINE that married Nancy FARLEY, James DILDINE that possibly married a Miss CHILDRESS, Jonathan DILDINE Jr. that married Polly CASEY, Ammon DILDINE that married Polly HUTCHINS, Aaron/Earin DILDINE that married Mary Harriett WADDLE/WALLOW, Waymon D. Leftic DILDINE that married Becky Lois DEWEESE. Any DILDINES from White Co. TN.

GUSTAVP PLUMLEE Wed Sep 10 07:53:19 1997
I am a descendant of the Isaas PLUMLEE who married Margaret BRADSHAW of White Co . He is somehow related to my great granfather Edgar Eugene PLUMLEE of Urbanette, Arkansas and my great great grandfather William Francis (Frank) PLUMLEE of White County.

Kay Sloan Thu Sep 11 20:21:55 1997
Interested in the MARLOW, WILLIAMSON, DUNCAN, BENNETT, and SNODGRASS families of White Co. TN. Would like to exchange information. Kay Sloan

Hubert Harrison Sat Sep 13 12:21:26 1997
Does anyone have any information on my ancestor, Daniel Martin DUKE, bn 7 Apr 1836? Believe his father was Stephen DUKE(S), living in White Co. in 1850. Daniel went to Adair Co., KY, and md. Mary WOMACK. He lived in Adair Co. for years,died 23 Dec 1922, and is buried in Sparta. Family may have come from Alabama. Please help if you have anything on this family. Thank you.

Karen McClaran Sat Sep 13 12:36:44 1997
I am searching for information on the families of GREEN, BAKER, and FARMER of White Co, TN, in or around Sparta. Gardner GREEN md. Belle____ and lived in Sparta, where he was born. Belle is said to be the daughter of unmarried Elizabeth BAKER, who later married a man named FARMER. Belle is said to be half Cherokee, but we do not know if this is from her mother or father. If you have info on Belle BAKER, FARMER, or GREEN, or Elizabeth BAKER or Elizabeth FARMER, please contact me. It is also suspected that Elizabeth and Belle were originally from GA. Thanks very much.

Donna Rowlett Sat Sep 13 17:00:08 1997
I am looking for help in finding information about Reuben COOPER. He may have also gone by the name Nathan COOPER. He was born in Tenn December 12, 1810 and died July 7, 1880. He married Lavina PERKINS around 1832. He is buried in the Cherry Creek Cemetery in White Co. Lavina's parents were Levi PERKINS and Lucy RHEA. Any information about them would also be helpful. They had ten children Lucy Ann, Michal, Luiza, Cynthia, Levi Perkins, Mary Jane, Martha Lavina, James Wesley, William Jesse, John Alexander, and Reuben Winchester. Reuben Winchester married a Mahala BUMBALOUGH who was the daughter of William BUMBALOUGH and Lucinda BROYLES. His second wife was Sarah Lou (Sallie) HUDDLESTON. If you know anything please e-mail me at dscr71248@aol.com. Thanks.

g.l.shults Mon Sep 15 21:58:02 1997
Searching for information on the Willis KEITHLEY (b. 1785) family of White Co, TN. Am especially interested in the son of Willis Keithley --Ambrose Keithley (b. 1817). The only information I have is the names and birthdates of Willis, his wife Nancy Lee and their children. Does anyone know where this Keithley line originated? Also, does anyone know the surname of Ambrose Keithley's second wife (Minerva). How about Willis' children - who is the mother of the children -- Nancy or Minerva? Any idea if this Keithley line is English? Any data or leads would be greatly appreciated.

M Carter Mon Sep 15 23:56:07 1997
Looking for info/decendents of William R.CARTER listed in White Co 1820-30-40 censuses. Wife's name possibly Ruth BEAN. There were 11 male children and 7 female children listed in censuses. Anything appreciated.

JOHN ADAMS Tue Sep 16 19:23:27 1997
A friend of mine used to be friends with a Michael Casey or Cayce, not sure of spelling of his last name. Michael was from White Co., probably graduated high school around 1960-63. Michael served in Vietnam was thought to have been killed in a tank accident around 1966. My friend would like to know any of his relatives. Thanks.

Emma Mulcahy Hicks Wed Sep 17 17:00:07 1997
Looking for John Valentine MARTIN (VA?1844), Ganaway Tomas MARTIN(White Co TN 1889), William L. MARTIN (TN 1890). John is the father. Found in the Coffee Co TN census 1900, then moved to Ill. with 2nd wife Mary J. MARTIN and 2 daughters, Sarah M. MARTIN (1898) and Elizabeth M. Martin (1899). Thanks for any help....

Barbara Miller Sun Sep 7 06:59:56 1997
HOFFMAN,Christopher and Mary, last name unknown. Children:Christopher M.b. c. 1814 and M. Elizabeth Catherine BISHOP, dau. of John E. BISHOP and Marie WILSON of Russell Co. Va and Warren Co. Tenn. Mary HOFFMAN, Joseph HOFFMAN, Daniel HOFFMAN, David HOFFMAN. Christopher bought a hotel in Sparta, White Co. Tenn and built a hotel called BonAIR, in White Co. Tenn. He sold the hotel to his lawer, John B. Rodges. Christopher M. HOFFMAN is in the 1850 Warren Co. Tenn Census and moved to Lawrence Co. ARKANSAS before 1860. He went to join the Civil War and was never heard from again. He left Catherine and 8 children in Arkansas. Would like to hear from anyone on this family, please e mail Barwright@aol.com.

Buchanan, Sherrell Fri Sep 5 20:43:52 1997
RANDOLPH, Ruben...married to Sarah BUMBALOUGH 1825 White Co, Tn. Ruben is buried in Thomas Springs Cemetery in Cumberland Co, Tn and it is believed that Sarah, his wife is buried in White Co., Tn at Board Valley Cemetery next to her son Henry Randolph. Both of these people died in the late 1880's and I feel that someo ne in White Co may have a picture of one or both. I would dearly love to have a copy and will be willing to pay for the same. Also anyone researching this line I would like to share information.

Janet Eeds Wed Sep 3 21:24:18 1997
Need info. on SULLIVAN, William m.WHITE, America. No birth or marriage dates. Children born were: Richard, Thomas, Everett, Ernest, Samuel B. born 06/23/1874, Ollie, Benny, Myrtle, Evie, (Myrtle and Evie were twins) and Laura. All I have is White Co for a reference site.

Ray Shirley Wed Sep 3 14:54:40 1997
John SHIRLEY was born in SC abt 1770. He married a Miss FROST who was also born in SC abt 1780. They were living in White Co, TN by 1808. Among their several children born in White Co were Jesse SHIRLEY, b. 1808 and John SHIRLEY b. 1810. The elder John SHIRLEY was appointed a constable in White Co on Jan. 24, 1818. I'm seeking any family, tax, court records, wills or other info on this family. They migrated to Jackson Co, AL between 1820 and 1830.

Cathy Morrison Wed Sep 3 06:09:07 1997
I'm just beginning to research my family tree. If you have any information regarding the following surnames, I'd love to hear from you: PADGETT, BILBREY, PHILLIPS, PHIPPS, JERNIGAN, and/or GOODWIN. Thanks a lot!!!

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