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Re: B. W. BELL FAMILY

subspin — 2013-05-19 01:14:21Z

I am a Bell from Franklin, NC and am trying to find out my Bell ancestry. Any information you have would be appreciated.

Re: Mansfield Anderson

gemzzz49 — 2013-03-29 22:47:35Z

I noticed your entry and thought that I would write to you, particularly since my father's name was Charles Robert and my brother's Robert. Mansfield is my ggg grandfather through his son Joseph Black Anderson>Robert Alexander>Miles Henry>Charles Robert. If you have read my entry to Dawn Watson, then you know that I do not agree with the widely accepted Swedish genealogy since if there is proof, I cannot find it. My father and my mother who is now 98, have given me a great deal of information, and I am working on this line. Mansfield and Harriet were married in Monroe County Mississippi, where they continued to live for sometime. These records are available. The marriage and the census showing them living there. It is my belief that Mansfield's mother died when he was very young. With the war of 1812, and the massive earthquake that shook the Mississippi River Valley for more than 2 months during, I believe 1811-1812, I do believe that many records were lost and possibly many people died. Happy Hunting!

Re: Mansfield Anderson

gemzzz49 — 2013-03-29 22:46:56Z

From my research, I believe that he "landed" and stayed in Tennessee because he had family there. He did serve in the War of 1812 in West Tenn. under Wynne. I have other information that I am working hard to prove. There are many who are interested in this family. I receive emails, messages, phone calls, letters, etc. often. It is a tough one, but I finished everything else in my lines that i possibly could and then came back to it. It would be great to receive other input, but so far, I have only my own. When it is as accurate as I can make it to my satisfaction, i intend to offer to all family members, hoping that others may add to or take from it as the records dictate.Good luck to you.

Re: Mansfield Anderson

gemzzz49 — 2013-03-29 22:46:31Z

I ordered the death certificate, and after I sent the message to you, I started looking through my massive amount of records to find it. I remember it so clearly that under father's name it was first written Joseph, which was harriet's father's name,( we believe) and joseph was crossed out and james written underneath it....I will let you know when I unearth it.

Re: Mansfield Anderson

gemzzz49 — 2013-03-29 22:46:09Z

Hi Dawn, I am sorry to take so very long to get back to you. I have been ill for a long time, but I ran across this entry and wanted to clarify. I mistakenly said Mansfield's birth record, when I should have said his death certificate which states that his father was James and that he was born in SC. I have traced virtually every Anderson of whom there is a record during the correct time period and I can say positively that I do not agree with the Swedish genealogy, of which there is no proof whatsoever that I can find. If the originator of the story has shared with anyone what proof exists, I would sure like to know. I have found two other lines that fit very closely with information that my father gave me and my mother who is still living at 98. When I am sure of the line. I will open my tree to the public.
Also I noticed a reference from another person regarding the vital statistics listings for Macon County. From the items that I have ordered from the lists, 2 have been wrong. I no longer rely on any one else's info. It is like the census,where so often names were so mispelled as to be unrecognizable.Happy Hunting!

Re: POINDEXTER, Edward L./Judith Baber

agrimissions1947 — 2013-03-24 19:23:58Z

I have a little on the family as I am related through her second marriage to John P. Brewer. I have a picture of her gravestone.
Contact me at: lgwilliams1947@gmail.com

Re: Messer, Stalcup, Kimsey

bonnieslater63 — 2013-03-17 17:34:30Z

I've been told that Mary Ann Messer is Not The mother I am Looking For.(married to John Parkinson, Mother of Mary).

Re: MCCONNELL

spamajwd — 2013-03-12 14:32:37Z

My great grandfather was E. Vance McConnell, who is buried at Shady Grove Baptist Church, Hayesville, NC. I'll tell you all I know about him
email: alicedewhurst(at)gmail.com

jessie alder patterson parents

bigdaddywolf16 — 2013-02-27 16:02:11Z

I am looking for information on my great grandfather Jessie alder Patterson parents my great grandfather was born on JULY 24 between 1896-1897 in GASTON ALABAMA cannot find anything about his parents, I would like to know their names and where they came from.

Re: Swanson's in Macon County NC

bsvirginian — 2013-02-19 14:57:09Z

Good. Well if you find anything on Daniel Burbon Swansons'grandfather and great grandfather it would help.
thanks again, Bob S.

Re: Swanson's in Macon County NC

bsvirginian — 2013-02-19 14:57:08Z

Good. Well if you find anything on Daniel Burbon Swansons'grandfather and great grandfather it would help.
thanks again, Bob S.

Re: Swanson's in Macon County NC

bettycope_1 — 2013-02-19 14:54:13Z

Bob, Sorry! don't know just why I had the wrong person. Yes, I remember you. I remember being at your father's house and the anvil from the McJunkin family there. He went with Kenneth and me to the McJunkin Cemetery so many years ago. Betty

Re: Swanson's in Macon County NC

bsvirginian — 2013-02-19 14:16:49Z

Hi Betty
Wrong person. I'm Bob son of Lowin. We talked a few years ago after my mother and father passed away in Florida. I've just regained some interest to follow this thing thru. As mentioned my roadblock is my GG Grandfathers(Burbon) parents and grand parents.

Re: Swanson's in Macon County NC

bettycope_1 — 2013-02-19 14:12:08Z

Barbara,
I haven't done any more research on the Swanson family. I was helping a young man learn about his ancestors since I already knew about his McJunkin lineage. Anytime you find additional data I would like to add to what I already have. Betty

Re: Swanson's in Macon County NC

bsvirginian — 2013-02-19 12:25:43Z

Hi Betty
Are you still active with the Swanson's lineage? I'm back into it. My stumbling block is Alfred's parents and grand parents. Be glad to hear from you again.

Re: Diana Maria Watkins Marsengill

sandragordonnavarro — 2013-02-19 04:42:46Z

Birth: Feb., 1857
Jackson County
North Carolina, USA
Death: 1914
Mountain City
Rabun County
Georgia, USA

Dianna was the daughter of John Watkins and Catherine Pressley. Her parents were wed on 20 Apr 1853 in Jackson Co, NC. Performed by: M. Coleman, Justice Of the Peace.

Dianna married Finnis Mathis "Finney" Marsengill on 13 Jan 1877 in Swain Co, NC. Performed by: E.P. Gibson, Justice of the Peace at the home of John Wadkins (father of the bride). David Wadkins, Sam Massey and Matt Massey, witnesses.

They would remain in Swain County until after the death of Finney's mother.

Eight children would be born to this union: William Finnis Marsengill; John Thomas Marsengill; Emma K Marsengill; Josephine Marsengill; William Berry Marsengill; Henry Alexander Marsengill; Mary Marsengill; Frank M Marsengill.

Finney and Diana would remove to Rabun County, GA where she would die ca. 1914

I am also working on genealogy for this family. I am a descendant of their son, Mallard Frank Marsengill,and his 1st wife, Carrie Belle Seay. Email me at sandragordonnavarro@gmail.com

Sandra

Re: marriges

Dlclifton101783 — 2013-02-16 19:15:19Z

no the names are correct. Robert Lee Bingham Married Sarah Essie Bingham. They were second cousins. Joel Bingham had a Robert Henry father of Robert Lee and Nancy Bingham. Nancy had children by different father one being Cicero Bingham. Cicero and Robert Lee are first cousins and Cicero being the father of Sarah Essie Bingham making RL and SE second cousins.

Re: passmore of macon county nc

elling_veronica — 2013-02-12 13:27:12Z

this would be my 2nd great grand father and mother . they had my great grand mother NANNIE lambert ,and she married a HIPPS .I have pic of them on my page .you are more than welcome to copy them . .and if her father and mother name was LEE where did the passmore come from ? do you know . and the CHEROKEE come from grandpa lamberts mother . nacy raper she was cherokee , and her mother all the way back to ALEXANDER MCDANIEL . . now have a .
God blessed day .

Re: passmore of macon county nc

elling_veronica — 2013-02-12 13:26:58Z

Tennessee Valley in Macon County

wfdarnell — 2013-02-10 19:42:45Z

The 1850 and the 1860 census has Tennessee Valley Township. Can someone please tell me in what section of Macon County the Tennessee Valley was located.
Thanks,
Wanda Darnell

Re: Morrison/Queen

grandy19 — 2013-02-04 19:52:43Z

The William Morrison you asked about did marry Susannah Queen, however, she was his second wife. His first wife was
Cynthia Black of Mecklenburg County, daughter of William Black. She was the mother of all his children and died in 1843. William subsequently married Susannah Queen, apparently in the same year. He was born in 1794 in Burke Co., NC and moved to Macon County, NC in 1832. His home, of
poplar logs, two story, is still standing, and in the hands of the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee. He was my ggreat,great-grandfather. His wife, Cynthia, drove a surrey from Burke County to Macon County with her first three children,John, William, and Alfred riding along. as well as a black woman, Minnie, who had been with her all her life. The little boy, William, born 1828, was my great-grandfather. I have birth dates, marriage partners, marriage dates, death dates, and in several cases, all their children's names, dates, etc. The name of his first wife is absolutely correct, I have a letter from his grandson giving me that information.

Miles Saunders/Rachel Curtis/Thomas Curtis/Eleanor Bryant

jonandandreaholland — 2013-01-28 13:31:07Z

I am looking for documentation that Miles Saunders was the father of Henry Saunders. I know that Rachel Curtis Saunders headstone verifies that she is the wife of Miles Saunders. I am also looking for documentation showing that Eleanor is the daughter of John Bryant. Bryants will leaves his stuff to Bryant grand daughters. I need this to join a heritage society. I can prove on paper my line from me back to Henry Saunders Sr. Henry Juniors death certificate lists Henry Senior and Nancy McCaslin as his parents. So I need to link on paper Henry Sr. to Miles,Elenanor to Thomas Curtis and to her father John Bryant. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

Jon Holland

Re: Browns (Susan, Lawson, Polly...)

rachel_837 — 2013-01-22 21:17:17Z

Deleted posts--I was mistaken about the lineage. Sorry.

Browns (Susan, Lawson, Polly...)

rachel_837 — 2013-01-22 21:14:39Z

I believe I'm descended from Lawson Brown, probably a grandson of Susan. He shows up in the 1850 census with Susan and his (presumable) siblings, Milton, Polly and Marion. He moved to Burke County and married Elizabeth Whisenant and fathered my g-grandmother, Mary Lou (Brown)(Watkins) Cope.

Does anyone have information on this family at all? My dad did the genealogy, but he has passed on, and I believe he possibly linked to the wrong Lawson Brown (who also lived in Burke County during that general time period).

Susan was born in 1795 in Lincoln County, according to the census, and I've not found her husband or children. I think she may possibly be the grandmother to the kids, since she was 60 and the oldest child (Lawson) was 18 at the time of the 1850 census. As far as I can see, all the kids were born in Macon County and stayed in that general area (Jackson/Macon counties) except for Lawson. Mary (Polly) was seen last in the 1880 census with Susan and was listed as blind. If this rings any bells, please post--I'd love to know more about the family. My father's health was declining, and his research on this part of his family was a little sketchy.

Re: Browns (Susan, Lawson, Polly...)

hairba111 — 2013-01-21 23:33:38Z

Check the boundaries of Burke County with dates. Earlier Macon was part of Burke as was several other western counties.

Re: Dills of Natahala

sillyr58 — 2013-01-16 03:36:22Z

MY grandmother is maxine dills/douglas.

Diana Maria Watkins Marsengill

milmoo — 2013-01-10 20:24:29Z

I am looking for any info on the parents of Diana Maria Watkins 1857-1914. She was the wife of "Finney" Marsengill 1844-1934. They lived in the Macon/Jackson/Swain Co area until they moved to Rabun Co GA. Thanks

Re: WOODFIN

Katiediiid — 2012-12-18 23:58:49Z

I'm not sure this is your relative or not but I found a Dr. Henry Grigsby Woodfin, born: December 27, 1811 in Buncombe County and died May 24, 1881 in Franklin, Macon, NC. His spouse is listed as Elizabeth Ann Howorth Woodfin, born October 6, 1819 in Buncombe County, NC and died November 25, 1882 in Franklin, Macon, NC. They were married June 6, 1838.
on www.findagrave.com there are photo's of their headstones as they are buried at Franklin Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin, Macon, NC.
Henry Grigsby Woodfin's memorial # is: 44021434
Elizabeth's memorial is: 44021412
On the right hand side of the page there is a link to search a name and toward the middle of this page, you can type their memorial number there and it will load.

Re: MCCOY

Katiediiid — 2012-12-18 23:49:33Z

On www.findagrave.com there is an Edgar W. "Edd" McCoy, born September 20, 1873 in Tennessee and died January 9, 1900, Franklin, Macon, NC. States he's the son of David J. McCoy and Martha E. Early. He is buried at Sugarfork Baptist Church Cemetery. His memorial # is: 8909827
His wife is also stated buried at this cemetery. There is a photo of her. States she was born May 10, 1876 in Macon County, NC and died 1929 Macon County, NC. Lists her parents as James Marion Keener 1850-193(memorial #:27299188 and Ruah Vian Holbrook Keener 1854-1929. Her memorial # is: 27299221. There are photos of Marion and Ruah there also.

Re: Hayes/Franklin families Macon or Swain Co., NC

joycelhughes655 — 2012-11-29 19:24:18Z

Hello,

I am the granddaughter of Ed Hayes. Ed had 11 sons (Edward, Suel, Arthur Dee, Jerry, William, Robert, Tom, Richard, Charlie, Fred and still born infant. I am Jerry's daughter. I just stumbled on this in my own quest to find out more about the Hayes side of the family. Bill (William James I believe), my GGrandfather is buried in Watkins Cemetery in Bryson City. I visited there not long ago. I would appreciate any response. THANK YOU!

Re: Smitty's of Miami restaurant (aka Smitty's Water Wheel Restaurant)

sixgun813 — 2012-11-25 21:14:19Z

Thanks so much for the information!

Re: Smitty's of Miami restaurant (aka Smitty's Water Wheel Restaurant)

snyderlane — 2012-11-25 20:51:51Z

The Water Wheel Restaurant was located on east main street in Franklin---the last owners were Hank and Cindi Derossie--it closed about 12 years ago--- the wheel is gone but the building is there but its not a restaurant---also the motel that was next to it has been torn down.

Smitty's of Miami restaurant (aka Smitty's Water Wheel Restaurant)

sixgun813 — 2012-11-24 19:44:24Z

Hello, my wife and I ate lunch at this restaurant in Franklin, on our honeymoon, in August 1967. Does anyone know the address at which this restaurant was located? We were on our way to Florida, so it was probably located near U.S. Highway 441.

We have been back to Franklin a few times recently, but could not locate the location of that old restaurant. It had a water wheel in the front parking lot. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Dobson marriages

Joannconollycousino — 2012-11-19 19:30:06Z

james addington was my ggg grandfather. His son Henry was very well known in Franklin nc.How are you related?

Re: passmore of macon county nc

carlaeh31 — 2012-10-20 19:34:41Z

do you know who william frazor Passmore's mother was? I know his father was thomas passmore born 1720 in virginia, thanks, Greg&carla passmore, you can email me at gwpassmore1108@yahoo.com

Re: Guy Family in North Carolina - PLEASE HELP!!!

ssbryson_1 — 2012-10-19 18:23:01Z

duckyharvey8219 I am Buckner Guys 5 great granddaughter would love to have a copy of your picture of him. email me at ssbryson418@aol.com

Re: PACK

janaboo88 — 2012-10-13 13:00:19Z

john henry pack lived in east tn.my great grandfather had a son named cuba pack married florence renolds,they had seventeen children.billy pack was my father,ed pack,robert pack,joe pack,herman pack,roy pack,howard pack,curtis pack,ray pack,willard pack,clarence pack,donny pack,cuba pack,daughters are sandra pack,dorthey pack,linda pack mildred pack,i have at last count 132 first cousins

William Holland Thomas

ebethavery — 2012-10-10 23:14:45Z

I am looking for any and all descendants of William Holland Thomas (1805-1893) for a book I am writing about him. I am a descendant of his through his daughter, Sallie Love Thomas Avery, and my aim is to tell the full story of his life, including extramarital affairs and children. I will eventually be doing comparative DNA testing with people who seem to have a solid genealogical link to him. Please contact me if you are a descendant of his!

Re: ASH

bharwell1 — 2012-10-08 11:42:55Z

I am descended from Ephriam Ash. Would like to know where he died and if there is any documentation of his daughter Catherine Ash who married James Archibald Stewart who are my ggrandparents.

Re: Mason

carlaeh31 — 2012-09-30 20:09:17Z

where would I get a copy of this book at, Peter is a ancestor of mine, thanks, gwpassmore

william frazor Passmore

carlaeh31 — 2012-09-28 00:11:31Z

Does anybody have any infomation if william Frazor Passmore was in the revolutionary War? He was born in 1760 in nc.If anybody has any information about this, email me at gwpassmore1108@yahoo.com.

Binghams of Macon Co., NC

cadawaca — 2012-09-26 20:40:01Z

I am also looking for information on the BINGHAM family in this area, specifically for the ancestry of Lula Rosetta BINGHAM, who was born in Jun 1879 in NC. Lula was listed in the 1900 census of Macon Co., NC with her brother, Raleigh (Robert) BINGHAM. Their mother's name was Marinda (born May 1844 NC) but I don't know who their father's name was, nor can I find them before 1900.

Lula had an illegitimate child, Irene Estella, who took the surname SHOPE, perhaps after her father who was rumored to be Zeb SHOPE. Raleigh/Robert married Sarah Esso BINGHAM, daughter of Cicero L. BINGHAM and his first wife, Atheline Missouri HODGINS (d/o William HODGINS and Sarah LEDFORD).

If anyone has any further information on any of the families listed here, please e-mail me or leave a message here. Thanks!

Re: bingham-passmore

AngelaMcManus72 — 2012-09-26 19:59:34Z

Hi cousin! Glad to see you are still digging for the family history! Hope you are doing well, my sister & I have a trip to Macon county planned for this Friday (Sept. 28th). Let me know if there is anything that you would like for me to look up while we are there!

Re: Mansfield Anderson

cadawaca — 2012-09-23 17:45:41Z

No, I did not. The person claiming to have a "birth record" for Mansfield Anderson from South Carolina refused to produce such a record, or any other documentation related to the Anderson family containing the information this person is purporting to be fact. I would take such information with more than a grain of salt, until it can be verified independently.

Re: passmore of macon county nc

SueBucy27 — 2012-09-23 03:09:45Z

I tried to email you, but the email address you gave is not a working address. No I don't know who his mother was. My email address is s.bucy@tx.rr.com

Sue

Re: bingham

dlclifton83 — 2012-09-04 02:55:41Z

No Cicero and Missouri was not Robert Lee's parent. They were parents to Sarah Essie. Robert is my great grandpa but he remarried my great grandma after Sarah Essie dies in 1929. Robert had 3 kids that died young and then 3 more with my great grandmother. His youngest daughter being my grandma is the only one left living out of all of Robert Lee's children

Re: Binghams of Macon Co., NC

dlclifton83 — 2012-09-04 02:50:11Z

My aunt Edna Bingham Grand-daughter of Cicero and Missouri and the daughter of Robert L Bingham and Sarah Essie had a picture of Cicero and Missouri but Edna passed away a few years ago and I dont know what happened to all those pictures

Re: bingham-passmore

dlclifton83 — 2012-09-04 02:43:13Z

Sarah Essie was a Bingham and married a Bingham. Sarah E is the daughter of Cicero Bingham and Altheline Missouri Hodgins. Robert Lee is not the son of Robert and Altha Bingham. Robert Lee father unknown and mother was Marinda Surname unknown. Robert was born 7-2-1872 in Macon Co and died 2-16-1949 in Morganton Hospital. He is buried in Gillespie Chapel Cemetary. Robert Lee remarried after Sarah E died in 1929 to my great grandmother Mary Lizzie Surname unknown in 1932.

Re: Binghams of Macon Co., NC

dlclifton83 — 2012-09-04 02:36:19Z

Raleigh/Robert is Robert Lee Bingham who did marry Sarah Essie Bingham. Sarah Essie died 1929. Robert remarried my great grandmother Mary Lizzie (?) Lula was Roberts sister and they called her Ang according to my grandma Anna Bingham D/O Robert Bingham. Cicero is infact Sarah Essie's father who was married to Altheline Missouri. After their marriage Cicero then married Altheline's sister (??) Nebraska Hodgins. Also Marinda is Robert and Lula's mother but my same problem is I dont know their fathers name cause I have never seen him listed on any census reports.

Re: Bingham genealogy

dlclifton83 — 2012-09-04 02:27:17Z

Cicero Bingham was Sarah Essies Father according to Roger Bingham the nephew of Sarah Essie