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This is additional information to previous posting. My grandfather
was JOHN LINDY HAWKINS (parents were WILLIAM P. HAWKINS and DINNEY M.
DOWELL), and he married OLLIE ETTA MAE DUNN (her parents were WESLEY
DUNN and MARY). Household 80 District 3. They too, lived in that area
for some time. I know that there are cemeteries for each of these
families (except not sure of JARVIS famly) in that community. If you
have any recollections of them, could you share with me, since most
of my relatives that could give information have passed away.
Frank Hawkins
fhawkins@preferred.com
Submitted on Thu Sep 3 12:06:34 EDT 1998
I have been looking for information on WILLIAM P. HAWKINS and DINNEY
M. DOWELL. My great grandfather and his wife. They are recorded as
household 150, 151, 152, 153, and 154 in the Johnson County 1880
census. These households include both HAWKINS family and DOWELL
family. WILLIAM P. HAWKINS (parents maybe WILLIAM L. HAWKINS and
NANCY MATILDIA HAVENER) and DINNEY M. DOWELL (her parents were JOHN
LEVI DOWELL and NANCY MARGARET JARVIS,) and were recorded in the 1880
census as being from District 3 in Johnson County. It appears that
they might have lived in the same general area. District 3 Shouns
Crossroads, Forge Creek, and Bakers Gap. The DOWELL Family was
recorded there also in the 1870 Johnson County Census as household
numbers 95, 96, 97, and 99. I seek a connection to WILLIAM P's father
who may be the WILLIAM HAWKINS and MARTICIA HAWKINS recorded as
household 154. Records indicate that they were both from North
Carolina. It has been suggested Warren County, or Wilkes Co., in
North Carolina. See next post.
Frank Hawkins
fhawkins@preferred.com
Submitted on Thu Sep 3 12:03:45 EDT 1998
Looking specifically for JOHN LEWIS BONNER married to JOSEPHINE
VAUGHT. His father was LEVI BONNER, dob approximately 1883.
Barre' Johnson
barjohnson@msn.com
Submitted on Tue Sep 1 20:41:03 EDT 1998
Would like to correspond with descendants of Oscar Lafayette COLE,
born 14 October 1887, who lived in Trade, TN. Oscar and his second
wife, Verlie EGGERS, are buried in Zionville Baptist Church Cemetery,
Watauga Co., NC. Thank you.
Marolyn Cole
-- RR 1, Box 105, Sunnyfield Dr., Athens, PA 18810-9739
cole@cyber-quest.com
Submitted on Mon Aug 31 06:27:12 EDT 1998
Is anyone researching Joseph Alexander SUTHERLAND? He was the son of
Alexander SUTHERLAND and Margaret BRYAN of Grayson County, VA. He
lived in Johnson County, TN. I have photos of two of his sisters and
would like one of him, if possible. Joseph lived from 1788-1867.
Thanks.
Clinton
steg1812@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 29 21:09:41 EDT 1998
Searching for info on David GRAY m Amanda KELLEY. Believe they were
in Johnson Co., TN in Jul 1874 when my paternal grandmother, Sarah
Frances GRAY was born. Not sure, but believe David's father was
George GRAY m Sarah ?. Amanda KELLEY GRAY later married James HINES.
Any info on these families will be appreciated and I will share what
little info I have.
Regards,
Mary Cavin MORTON
morton@startext.net
Burleson, Johnson Co., TX
Mary C. Morton
-- 325 NW Jill Ann Drive , Burleson, TX 76028
morton@startext.net
Submitted on Thu Aug 27 23:47:35 EDT 1998
Does anyone have any information on Lisa (Liza, Lissa, Lizza, Eliza)
Ray (Rhea, Rae, Wray)? She was a widow with 7 sons who came to
America from Ireland probably in the late 1760's or early 1770's.
Three or 4 of her sons were killed in the Revolutionary War. Her
descendents are in Johnson County, TN. I would appreciate any
information any one may have.
Thank you
Carole Goff
caroleg@mepinc.com
Submitted on Wed Aug 26 13:56:10 EDT 1998
Lokking for any info on the Fritts Family. I knoe they married into
the GREER and CROSSWHITE families.
Rollins E Fritts
trout@usmo.com
Submitted on Wed Aug 26 11:36:54 EDT 1998
I am interesting in information on the family of John R. Gambill of
Johnson County, Tennessee.
Jennifer
jghpdr@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Aug 18 22:03:38 EDT 1998
Looking to match a Hannah NETHERLY B.ca 1801 who marries to Michael
SLIMP ca 1820 to her parents! They leave Tn ca 1821 for Kty,Ohio &
finally Illinois in 1880.
Lowell SLIMP
DogSimon@AOL.com
Submitted on Mon Aug 17 14:51:00 EDT 1998
I would like to communicate with anyone researching the Larkin
JOHNSON family.
Melissa White
mdwhite@twlakes.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 16 13:28:33 EDT 1998
FREDERICK SHULL 1690-1754. I have just completed the many family
lines of my many times great grandfather Frederick Shull. The Shull
family eventually settled in Watauga County, North Carolina and many
descendants migrated into Carter, Johnson, Washington and Unicoi
Counties, Tennessee in the 1800's. The family married into the
Benjamin Ward, Jordon Councill, John Mast, Mathew Howard and Nathan
Horton families, all of whom orginally settled in Watauga County,
North Carolina.
Raven
Raven15@alaweb.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 16 00:55:11 EDT 1998
I am looking for information on John Thomas BOWMAN {Jr}, born January
29, 1854 in Johnson Co. Tenn. His father is John Thomas BOWMAN {Sr}
born <1828> in Wilkes Co. North Carolina, His father was James BOWMAN
born approx 1795 to 1800 in North Carolina died 1830-1840 in North
Carolina,if you have any information on their time in Johnson county
or if I have any info you would like please let me know. John Thomas
Jr. married Julie A. LAWSON would like info on her, I do not know who
John Sr married.
Virginia L. BEAM
-- 3216 Zion Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956
DumpieMae@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 15 22:59:49 EDT 1998
I am with out any luck researching the FLETCHERS from Butler, TN.
My Grandmother was Lenice Pearl FLETCHER r b. 1893 in Butler, TN.
She had several other sisters by the names of Martha, Ollie, Laura,
Cassie and maybe some brothers. I have been told her mother , as
listed on her death certificate, Julia MOODY, died when the children
were very small. Martha being the oldest took care of the others
until the neighbors took other children. Her father was George Henry
FLETCHER. He was said to of left the children. My Grandmother,
Lenice married Hazen Cephus ANDERS in 191
1 in Unicoi Co. TN.
Jamie Anders Foster
searchn@preferred.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 13 17:06:29 EDT 1998
I am trying to find the parents of Columbus (Lynell, Leland or
Luland-middle name) JOHNSON. He was born in 1857, married to Cynthia
Brooks-Miller and died in 1926 in Ashe Co, NC. Thanks!
Sandi Engers
SEngers@harford.cc.md.us
Submitted on Wed Aug 12 15:07:52 EDT 1998
Looking for a connection of the Dowell and Wilson family. I have theDowell information, I need the Wilson side. Thankyou. Jude Dowell,2512 SE Janet St., Stuart, Fl. 34997 or email to: Dowell1b@aol.com
Jude Dowell -- 2512 SE Janet St., Stuart, FL 34997-6610
Dowell1b@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 9 12:10:29 EDT 1998
Need info. on Samuel M. CARRICO born about 1857 in Grayson
County, Va. Moved to Tn after 1884. Had a son Noah Melvin
Carrico living in Johnson County 1900-1920. Samuel is said to have
changed his name to Simon or Simeon. Any information on Carrico's
would be greatly appreciated.
Juanita Watson
JWatson232@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Aug 5 04:35:58 EDT 1998
Looking for the parents (ancestors) of Robert CROSSWHITE, b. 1883,
mar. to Jane Willis, b abt 1885. Their son Reuben CROSSWHITE B. 1904
mar. Fancy Glover and they were the parents of Samuel Franklin
CROSSWHITE. I believe Robert and his family were from Johnson Co.
Samuel Franklin (Sam) lived most of his life in Bristol, VA.
John O. Graybeal
-- 513 Todd Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534
graybeal@esn.net
Submitted on Mon Aug 3 08:35:38 EDT 1998
I am looking for anyone who has information on Charlotte Sefronia
RHEA or RAY. She was born in Jan 1845 in NC. From the census of 1850
and 1860 she is listed as living with a Mary "Polly" TRIPLET and a
William TRIPLETT. If you have any, any information please email me at
mnewsum@hotmail.com
Mary Newsum
-- 10115 NE 16th PL, Bellevue, WA 98004
mnewsum@hotmail.com
Submitted on Fri Jul 31 19:21:20 EDT 1998
Still looking for marriage of Tennessee belle Sarah Calcot RUSH and
Curtis Durham GRADY during/end Civil War. Nearest so far is a Sarah
RUSH to Andrew SMITH 26 Oct 1859. Anyone any detial on that couple
(could it be a pseudonym for an underage??) - or other marriage
possibilities? (He was apparently in the 35th Mississippi Infantry
Regiment .
David Asprey
david.asprey@british-shipping.org
Submitted on Fri Jul 31 14:18:05 EDT 1998
I am presently researching my ggg grandfather James BRADLEY bn 1777
somewhere in Va.,his wife Cathern SMITHPETERS bn 1788 NC Mar Carter
co 1802. There children were- Daniel 1800(?)- Polly bn 1803 mar
Benjamin Baker,- George bn 1804 mar Rhoda Ward,- Delia bn 1808 mar
Thomas Ward,- Orpha bn 1810 mar Samuel Ward,- Neome bn 1812 mar
Alexander Baker,- Elizabeth bn 1814 mar Andrew Cable,- Ervin bn 1816
mar Naomi Smith,- Lucinda bn 1818 mar Benjamin Dugger,- Nancy bn 1821
mar Melvin Goodwin,- Lurinda bn 1825 mar Calvin White,-and finally
Elenor Bradley bn 1832 mar Andrew Shull. There are lots of gaps in my
research. If anyone knows about these folks. write: Dennis Bradley
10505 Oak Ave, Overland Mo 63114.(or) Email me Dennisgen@aol.com
Thanks already!
Dennis Bradley
-- 10505 Oak Ave. , Overland, MO 63114
Dennisgen@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jul 22 03:38:23 EDT 1998
looking for info on wade washingtonSMITH who married emma ivey TESTER
or TESTOR i would say probally in the1930's or earlier
emma's parent were a rebbeca tester and her dad was known as pap.
RON MONTGOMERY
S.H.WATSON@WORLDNET.ATT.NET
Submitted on Tue Jul 21 21:33:09 EDT 1998
Elijah Arnold born 1807 TN, married Nancy Ann Venable Where?
who is his father? Is there a deed in Carter Co or Johnson Co
involving other Arnold's?
Donna Jaster
donnababe42@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 18 14:14:31 EDT 1998
Each of these pioneer familys were in Carter County, Tennessee in
late 1799's. Have information on many lines and many descendants.
Linda Carriger Dillow
Raven15@alaweb.com
Submitted on Fri Jul 17 00:00:33 EDT 1998
David OSBORNE b. 31 Mar 1859 d. 31 March 1928 Johnson County,
Tennessee married 2 July 1881 Martha ROARK. Need info on descendants
and parents of Martha.
Loveta Schweers
-- 425 Pinehurst Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21801-6114
Lovetas@dmv.com
Submitted on Thu Jul 16 11:36:01 EDT 1998
I am looking for information on the Swiney Family of Johnson Co.
Tennessee. My g-grandfather was Thomas B. Swiney (b 4/22/1850) and
married to Sarah Church. Beyond this, I have no information.
Mark O. Wilson
mwilson@win.bright.net
Submitted on Thu Jul 16 08:36:05 EDT 1998
WILLIAM TAYLOR brn. around1830's married to MARY HINKLE had a son
named JOHN TAYLOR married a woman named MOLLIE FRAZIER brn. 1869 in
NC or TN. They were to lived in Johnson Co. MOLLIE'S father Was LEWIS
FRAZIER and her mother was MARY WILSON from NC. John and his wife
Mollie traveled to Indiana and spent the rest of their lives there.
If you have any information, I would appreciate it
JIM TAYLOR
-- Box 288, Marine, IL 62061
taterbug@plantnet.com
Submitted on Wed Jul 15 18:45:10 EDT 1998
Searching for information on Mary TILLEY and husband, Hezekiah ADAMS.
Mark D. Jones
ncs0842@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Wed Jul 15 11:44:18 EDT 1998
Searching for information on Drusilla Caroline JOHNSON born July
1850. Moved to Ashe County NC and married Thomas Madison Jones.
Mark D. Jones
ncs0842@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Wed Jul 15 11:38:12 EDT 1998
I need information on my g granduncle, John SAMMONS, son of David
SAMMONS & Eliza SHORES. I need to know if he had a first and second
given name and where he went after Mountain City.
My g g grandfather is David SAMMONS, b. 1805, Surry County or Wilkes
County, NC. m. Eliza SHORES, b. Surry County, NC, October 8, 1850.
He died about 1875. Children are:
Nancy Jane SAMMONS, b. Surry County, NC, February 1850, m. George
Wingate SALMONS, Ashe County, NC, July 4 1872.
David SAMMONS, b. Surry County, NC, August 9, 1853, m. Louise
BROGDEN, Johnson County, TN. About 1872.
Elvina SAMMONS, b.1856, no other info.
Elizabeth Amanda SAMMONS, b. Johnson County, TN, December 18, 1858,
m. William POTTER.
John SAMMONS, b. Johnson County, TN, April 22, 1860, no other
information. Left Mountain City about 1880.
Also there is an Elizabeth SAMMONS, 66 years old, living alone, b.
NC, in the 1870 Johnson County census. Page #11, 2nd District,
Taylorsville. Does anyone know who she is?
John Richard Sammons
-- 1981 Matzen Ranch Circle, Petaluma, CA 94954-8596
jsamm37914@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jul 15 00:23:19 EDT 1998
Looking for info on any Fritts Family Member. Any help appreciated.
Alexander and David Fritts enlisted 13th Cav 1863 from Johnson Co.
Rollins E Fritts
-- POB 1004, Dixon, MO 65459
trout@usmo.com
Submitted on Tue Jul 14 17:18:56 EDT 1998
Need information on the following family [prob. Johnson or nearby
county]: Lindsey and Sarah --?-- BROWN, parents of Pheobe H. Brown,
dob 6-30-1840, died 2-8-1919, married James ROSENBALM 11-28-1867 in
Washington Co., VA. Other children of Lindsey and Sarah Brown were
Rebecca Jane, Susanah, Eliza, Wiley, Nancy. Phoebe likely had a
second husband as James died 17 years before her death. Phoebe was
the mother [or step-mother]of Sarah Louise, Alice, Jeff, Frank,
Racheal Rebecca, Thomas, and Mattie. Any info greatly appreciated and
need to know what tribe of Native America's the Brown family were
members of.
Rebecca Beeman Shumaker
jbs@inetone.net
Submitted on Sun Jul 12 23:00:13 EDT 1998
Elijah KING shown in 1850 Johnson Co. census as age 34, wife Cynthia,
29; Caroline, 9; Sarah, 6; Calvin L., 5; and Rachel, 8 mos. All but
Rachel were born in NC. Need to know Elijah's parents, Cynthia's last
name & parents' names, and county of origin in NC.
Kim Hagy
bla00084@mail.wvnet.edu
Submitted on Thu Jul 9 10:32:16 EDT 1998
Searching for information on Hezekiah Adams & spouse Mary Tilley.
Believe they moved to Ashe County, NC from Mountain City/Shady Valley
area late 1800's,early 1900's. Had 4 daughters(Dandford,Lula,Flora
Belle & ?)and 1 son (Joseph).Subsequently,the mother,father and son
moved west to Walla Walla Washington. Any information appreciated.
Mark Jones
-- 209 Chelsea Drive, Winterville, NC 28590
ncs0842@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Tue Jul 7 10:47:27 EDT 1998
Looking for John TAYLOR, who married Mollie(Mary) FRAZIER around
1885, they were to have been born in Virgina and moved to Johnson Co.
Married and had one or two children there. They then moved to
Indiana, where they had about 8 more children. They lived and died
there, as did the kids. John's father was named William. Mollie's
father was to have been named Lewis Frazier, she had some brothers by
the name of Joe and John and lived in Elizabethton, Tenn. Mollie was
born in 1869 and John was born in 1857 in Virginia, as the 1900
census states. Mollies' Mother was a Hinkle, I believe, Haven't been
able to put them to an exact place in Tenn. or Virginia. I can find
all the kids in Terre Haute, as well as the parents, and each
decendent since. I need help.
Jim Taylor
-- 129 No. Duncan Box288, Marine, IL 62061
taterbug@plantnet.com
Submitted on Mon Jul 6 14:24:36 EDT 1998
NIPPER in Johnson Coiunty, TN in 1800s
Ron Johnson
REJatSATX@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Jul 5 20:19:38 EDT 1998
I AM LOOKING FOR WILLIAM HENRY KING'S PARENTS B. 1841 JOHNSON CO .
ANDREW WRIGHT WHO MARRIED SUSANNAH WRIGHT. THEY WERE ALL IN 1900
JOHNSON CO TN CENSUS
MARILYN HODGES
-- 2103 CO RD 6460, WEST PLAINS, MO 65775
BREAKBILL7@AOL.COM
Submitted on Sat Jul 4 17:48:13 EDT 1998
I purchased the CRESS homeplace known as Skyland Farms. Want to do
as complete a family history as possible for my personal use. Not a
native of this area so don' t know where to go for information after
getting some very sketchy facts from the library. Last known
occupant was Morris CRESS(died in1989). One of eight children.
Looking for anything - also would like to get pictures of family
members and property as far back as available.
Gale Larson
-- 103 Tom Phillippi Rd., Mountain City, TN 37683
lanyap@preferred.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 4 11:56:54 EDT 1998
I am looking for any information on the descendents of Alfred Goodman
WADDELL and Martha Emily BLEVINS married 27 August 1872 in Shady
Valley, Johnson County, TN.
Edward N. Waddell
ewaddell@infinet.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 4 09:47:43 EDT 1998
LOOKING FOR FAMILY HISTORY. Father Lucky Gene Compton,
Bristal VA. Mother Jewel , Bristol Tenn
Billy
-- 24762 Annapolis , Drb. Hgts, MI 48125
K2661@.aol.com
Submitted on Thu Jul 2 02:11:23 EDT 1998
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