Blount - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Thomas Hunter, pension application?

kdutton99 — 2009-11-06 01:34:08Z

Hi,
Do you have any further information on the names/details of his mother and siblings? Was he in Mecklenburg County, NC? If so, would you be willing to share them, as well as their source?

You are welcome to reply to me here or directly at kdutton @ carolina.rr.com (remove spaces).

Thanks! I will be glad to send on what I have if he is the one I am looking for.

Re: Thomas Hunter, pension application?

swalker0111 — 2009-11-05 19:41:00Z

I have a connection to Thomas Hunter of Blount County Tennessee. I obtained a copy of his will from the Tennessee Archives. He is my great great great grandfather.
He fought in the American Revolution, and indeed came to the US from Ireland with his mother and siblings.
I have information on an entire branch of the family tree which spread to Arkansas, Missouri, USA.

Re: Samuel S. Stout

PlastiformsInc — 2009-10-28 02:32:53Z

Is your Samuel, parents Jessie and Sarah?

Re: Marriage lookup? James S. Brown-(Helen) Anna Kelly/Kelley

lanaff — 2009-10-27 16:04:43Z

I have learned that McMinn County marriage records don't start til 1838 so it looks like McMinn is not the county of their marriage. I have been looking at Blount, Bradley, and a few others. I believe the date 1830 McMinn originally started in my files so it may not be correct; it was based on their first child's date of birth, so at the moment, who knows where they married. They also lived in Murray Co., Ga for a time.

Re: Marriage lookup? James S. Brown-(Helen) Anna Kelly/Kelley

mikep82976 — 2009-10-27 10:31:05Z

I looked it up on ancestry.com, I can not find the actually marriage cert, but everyone with them in their tree has them being married in Mcminn Co. in 1830.

Nichols

conniewilliams810 — 2009-10-23 16:59:43Z

I am researching the surname Nichols/Nickels. If you have a connection, please contact me. Can't get over that brick wall! Thanks.

Re: Serena Davis b. 1865

LHoltGalvin — 2009-10-07 03:50:24Z

I do have info about this line as they are my ancestors. Edward Clark Holt was a brother of my great grandfather, Alvin Bradley Holt.
This is part of what I have on this family:
............ 1 Columbus Lafayette (Fate) HOLT (1864 - 1927)
............ + Serena Texana (Tex) DAVIS (1865 - 1932)
.................. 2 Alvin Bradley HOLT (1886 - 1950)
.................. + Flossie Mae WHALEN (1890 - 1974)
.................. 2 Edward Clark HOLT (1887 - )
.................. 2 Jennie (June) HOLT (1888 - )
.................. + CHARTER
.................. 2 Gertrude HOLT (1890 - )
.................. + HODSDON
.................. 2 James (Jim) HOLT (1894 - )
.................. 2 Lela HOLT (1895 - )
.................. + LAWRENCE
.................. 2 Otto HOLT (1898 - )
.................. 2 Earl I. HOLT (1900 - )
.................. 2 Lester Theodora HOLT (1902 - )
.................. 2 Chester R. HOLT (1905 - )

Re: Dunlap/Boyd/Wilson

amblevins173 — 2009-10-04 21:58:31Z

Roby,
I have Easter as a sister to Susie Dunlap. Father; Brad Mother; Rebecca Langford.
Check into this as I am not sure of my sources.

Re: Serena Davis b. 1865

amblevins173 — 2009-10-04 21:54:07Z

If I remember correctly at the Blount County old Courthouse they have a copy of the estate records for Calvin Davis. I believe he may be a son of Phillip Davis and Mary Law. This needs checked - don't take my word for it.

Re: Serena Davis b. 1865

shrink92 — 2009-10-04 21:44:14Z

I'm told that my maternal grandfather (Edward Clark Holt) is a son of Serena Texana Davis and Columbus L. Holt. Do you have information about them?

Blount Co, TN--- BROWN marriages about 1800 - 1858

lanaff — 2009-09-29 03:26:25Z

BROWN, Ann marr. ALLEN, Thomas J on 24-APR-1828
BROWN, Ann M marr. LUNSFORD, Alexander on 25-FEB-1858
BROWN, Arthur marr. LAMONS, Mary A on 06-SEP-1855
BROWN, Bazel C marr. STEPHENSON, Elizabeth C on 10-FEB-1829
BROWN, Benjamin marr. HALCOMB, Elizabeth on 05-MAY-1855
BROWN, Benjamin marr. WHITE, Jane on 01-SEP-1818
BROWN, Betsey marr. HAYS, William on 29-MAR-1821
BROWN, David marr. FRANCE, Mary Ann on 24-JUN-1840
BROWN, David marr. SLOAN, Betsey on 16-JUN-1800
BROWN, Dicy marr. MCREYNOLDS, Robert H on 08-SEP-1836
BROWN, Dorcas marr. THOMPSON, Samuel on 14-MAY-1848
BROWN, Elijah marr. BILLUE, Mary A R on 18-MAY-1843
BROWN, Eliza marr. JACKSON, John on 04-JUL-1822
BROWN, Eliza S marr. PATE, Rufus on 13-DEC-1838
BROWN, Elizabeth marr. THOMPSON, John on 31-JAN-1849
BROWN, Enoch marr. VINEYARD, Nancy on 14-DEC-1837
BROWN, Isaac W marr. KEY, Eliza on 11-NOV-1849
BROWN, Jacob J marr. MCAFEE, Margaret on 30-MAR-1835
BROWN, Jefferson P marr. COX, Hester Ann on 04-MAR-1835
BROWN, John marr. ALLEN, Nancy on 30-JUL-1801
BROWN, John marr. BRIGHT, Mary Ann on 12-OCT-1830
BROWN, John marr. DAVIS, Mary A on 10-JAN-1856
BROWN, John marr. DIAMONS, Nancy on 17-AUG-1826
BROWN, Jonathan marr. BOWERS, Rebeckah on 28-FEB-1825
BROWN, Joseph marr. BREAKBILL, Catherine on 09-OCT-1815
BROWN, Joseph marr. KIRKPATRICK, Nancy on 13-DEC-1832
BROWN, Joseph B marr. FARMER, Seneth on 20-OCT-1843
BROWN, Louisa marr. JONES, Abner on 08-NOV-1852
BROWN, M C Miss marr. BROWN, Wm L on 17-OCT-1855
BROWN, Margaret marr. KEY, John on 25-NOV-1841
BROWN, Martha A marr. GREGORY, Drury on 27-MAY-1851
BROWN, Martha J marr. HUMPHREY, Arthur C on 03-FEB-1850
BROWN, Martin C marr. CRUSE, Nancy on 05-AUG-1828
BROWN, Mary marr. UNDERWOOD, Wesley on 21-NOV-1826
BROWN, Nancy J marr. TIMMONS, W B on 26-DEC-1849
BROWN, Nancy L marr. STERLING, Robert A on 30-JUN-1855
BROWN, Polly marr. DOUGLAS, James on 27-DEC-1816
BROWN, Rufus M marr. GARDNER, Margaret on 11-DEC-1856
BROWN, Ruth marr. PARKS, John on 13-AUG-1816
BROWN, Soloman marr. DUNCAN, Mary on 06-JUN-1854
BROWN, Susan marr. WRIGHT, Isaac on 18-APR-1833
BROWN, William marr. STRAIN, Peggy on 10-MAR-1819
BROWN, Wm marr. MOFFETT, Polly Ann on 12-APR-1800
BROWN, Wm L marr. BROWN, M C Miss on 17-OCT-1855

found online, maybe at www.usgenweb.org .

Spencer Hill & Mary Cooper

ecss12830 — 2009-09-27 21:59:20Z

While researching the Hill family of Carter Co., TN., I found the below information on the Spencer Hill & Mary Cooper of Blount Co., TN. This family is not line.

According to Tennessee State Marriages, Spencer Hill and Mary Cooper were married 27 Mar 1893 in Blount Co., TN. Their marriage entry in the ledger is available on Ancestry.

From census records and a family tree posted @ Ancestry.com, Spencer and Mary had the following children: (1) Elwina A., (2) Elizabeth Amanda, (3) Perley, (4) Bessie, (5) Charles, and (6) Walter.

Elizabeth Amanda Hill married Edgar Lawrence Bodkins who was born abt 1888 in WV. Edgar deceased Mar 1864 in CA and Elizabeth Amanda deceased 1 Mar 1983, Hesperia, San Bernadino, CA. Both Edger and Elizabeth are buried in the Garden of Peace at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3900 S. Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA.

Elizabeth’s death certificate confirms her parents as Spence Hill and Mary Cooper. Walter G. Hill was still living when sister Elizabeth deceased, he was the informant on her death certificate. His address was: 6541 Specht Avenue., Bell Gardens, CA

Census Records:

1900 Census, Blount Co., TN
Spencer - 28
Mary - 25
Elwina A - 6
Elizabeth A - 4
Perley D. - 1

1910 Census, Blount Co., TN
Spence - (38)
Mary - (35)
Minie - (16)
Pearly - (10)
Bessie - (6)
Charley - (3)
Walter - (2mo)

1920 Census, Blount Co., TN
Spence P. - 49
Mary M. - 44
Bessie M - 15
Charlie A. - 13
Walter G - 9
Hazel B - 6

A family tree posted at Ancestry, indicates that Spencer and Mary also had a daughter, Jane Miranda, who married John Grant Jackson.

1930 Census, Los Angeles, CA
Edgar L. Bodkins - 42 - born in WV
Elizabeth A - 34 - B: TN
Willie M. Myers - 18 - step-dau, B: TN abt 1912
Walter G Hill - Brother-in-law - B: TN
Charles A. Hill - brotherin-in-law - B: T

California Voter Registration, 1900-1968 shows Edgar and Elizabeth Bodkins by the following by year:

1932 - Edgar and Elizabeth of 2523 Ohio Avenue, both are Democrats. Also, Charles A. and Walter G. Hill of 2923 Ohio Avenue; both registered democrats. Also at this address is Edmund P. Hiller. Note: Charles and Walter are Elizabeth’s brothers.

1934 - Edgar L. & Elizabeth A. Bodkins resided at 2523 Ohio Ave., both are listed as Democrats. Also listed at 2923 Ohio Ave were Charles A. and Walter G. Hill as well as Edmund P. Hiller. Charles and Walter are Elizabeth’s brothers.

1936 - Same info as above, Edgar’s occupation listed as rubber worker. Also listed at this address were: Miss Bessie M. Hill, Charles A.Hill and Walter G. Hill; all are Elizabeth's siblings

1938 - Edgar L. and Elizabeth A of 2923 Ohio Ave., Edgar listed as a rubber worker, Elizabeth as housewife. Both are democrats. Listed at 2923 Ohio Avenue are: Miss Bessie M., Pearlie D., and Walter Hill. Walter and Bessie listed as “rubber workers” and Pearlie as laborer. all 3 believed to be Elizabeth's siblings

1940 - Not listed

1942 - Edgar L. and Elizabeth A., of 2923 Ohio Ave., both are registered democrats. Walter G. Hill listed at 2923 Ohio Ave., a rubber worker; Elizabeth's brother

1944 - Edgar L. and Elizabeth A.of 2923 Ohio Ave., both are registered democrats. Edgar’s occupation is “rubber worker” Walter G. Hill of 2923 Ohio Ave., occupation is inspector. Listed as democrat. Elizabeth's brother

1946 - Edgar L. and Elizabeth A.of 2923 Ohio Ave., both are registered democrats. Occupations were not listed this year. Walter G. Hill of 2923 Ohio Ave., listed as democrat. Elizabeth's brother.

1948 - Edgar L. and Elizabeth A.of 2923 Ohio Ave., both are registered democrats. Occupations were not listed this year. Walter G. Hill of 2923 Ohio Ave., listed as democrat. Elizabeth's brother.

I am not researching this family; I originally thought that Elizabeth Hill Bodkins might be the daughter of one of my Hill’s in Carter Co. Elizabeth's death certificate attached.

ecss12830@yahoo.com

BROWN family who had children in Blount County, TN

lanaff — 2009-09-27 18:46:33Z

The family of James S. Brown, b. 1780 in Rockbridge, VA, had at least one son who claimed birth in Blount, TN. His name was Edward Henry BROWN, b. abt 1809 in TN (later specified as Blounty County), later migrated to Jackson Co., TN, Haven't found where he went from there. Any help appeciated.

Re: Swaggerty

dunlapml — 2009-09-25 01:50:03Z

I am having the same problem with William DUNLAP who married Elizabeth Swaggerty. Dead end for me also. If I could get past that point I might be able to find the immigration for my DUNLAP line. Let me know if you ever hear anythingn on this William DUNLAP.
Thanks

Re: Swaggerty

Kdecker973 — 2009-09-23 03:30:50Z

I've no idea who this message was a response to. Apparently the earlier thread isn't included here. And this is a real old post, so I don't remember. Where is your database? Mine is at http://deckershawfamilies.com/galyean/index.htm. If anyone's got more info on Abraham, I'm a direct female descendant of his unknown wife, and have had my mDNA tested. I've seen references to another daughter besides Besty, but no proof, and no female descendants, as far I know. If there's any theories as to Abraham's wife, and this person had a sister, there still might be hope to find a match to confirm the line. Most of the online references I've found for Abraham involve his Rev. War activity, and more significantly, his involvement in the Glasgow Land Fraud case, but nothing about a wife anywhere so far. Also, I've dead ended on William Dunlap who married Betsy Swaggerty. Anything new on that front?

Re: Swaggerty

dunlapml — 2009-09-23 02:35:58Z

I don't know but was this post originally sent to me? You might want to check out my DUNLAP family tree since there is the same line between DUNLAP & SWAGGERTY in my tree.

Re: Dunlap/Boyd/Wilson

dunlapml — 2009-09-23 02:31:16Z

I don't have it in front of me at the moment, but you may want to check out my DUNLAP family tree.

Re: WARD or CLABOUGH

ggrussell — 2009-09-22 13:06:59Z

I know this is an old post, but if you get it, please contact me. There have a Josie Clabough in my line.

Re: SILAS PEARSON - Greenback and Maryville

Ellen_Howell — 2009-09-02 02:33:23Z

Lee,
Do you know who the parents of Henry Henderson Henson are? He married Susan Smith daughter of Emanuel and Jane Tarquitt Smith. In 1850 they just married he 21 she 20 and son John 1 in Monroe Co TN, next they were in Blount Co and then in Loudon Co. Have their deaths and children etc but no proofs as to Henderson's parents. He says they were born in VA and he in TN. Any ideas be glad to hear them. Thanks. Ellen at redpep@msn.com

Robinson Secundus Montgomery, 1791-1821

tngenwhiz — 2009-09-20 02:17:52Z

He is buried in the Myers Cemetery in Tuckaleechee Cove (present-day Townsend).

Who was he?

Index to Estate Settlements of Blount County, TN

taneyakoonce — 2009-08-16 16:15:21Z

Hi everyone,

I've posted to the Blount County, TNGenWeb site the index to Albert Dockter's book, Estate Settlements in Blount County, Tennessee Naming Heirs. His book extracts data from various court files from 1872-1890.

You can find the link to it on the Wills page at http://www.tngenweb.org/blount/wills.htm. It is the 2nd link on the page.

The book can be purchased from the Genealogical Society - more details at http://www.blountcountytngenealogy.org/booksforsale.html or, you can search for it at a library near you by checking http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/35305252 or http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/35105273.

Hope this is of help!

Taneya
Blount County, TNGenWeb

Index to Deeds: 1795-1819

taneyakoonce — 2009-08-15 12:23:26Z

Hi everyone,

On the Blount, TNGenWeb site I have placed online the index to Jane Kizer Thomas' book - Blount County, Tennessee, Deeds: Deed Book 1 - 1795-1819.

You can find the link to it on the Deeds page at http://www.tngenweb.org/blount/deeds.htm. It is the first link on the page.

This book can be purchased from the Blount County Genealogical Society for $20. Further information is available on their website (http://www.blountcountytngenealogy.org/booksforsale.html).

If you’re not able to purchase the book and would like to obtain the information in it, check with a library (http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/22844375) that may have the book for their policies on requesting photocopies of specific deeds.

Hope this helps.

Taneya
Blount County, TNGenWeb

John McClain 1850 Blount County TN

KevinWhite3478 — 2009-08-02 20:06:49Z

The 1850 Blount County TN census lists a household of John McClain, 69 b. NC, Elizabeth 59 b. KY, Godfrey 27, Matthew 25, Elizabeth 22, Martha 20, Martin 17, and Livonia 6.

And a household of Napoleon B. McClain 28 b. TN, Dorthula 29 b. TN, John 6, Elizabeth 4, and Sarah Ann 1.

Is it possible that Napoleon B. McClain is the son of this John and Elizabeth? He would be one year older than Godfrey, who is still in John's home.

Napoleon B. McClain was born ca. 1822 Blount Co TN, and had married Dorthula Hitch (dau. of Elias, born Blount Co TN ca. 1821) on 5-16-1843 in Blount Co TN.

Also, is it possible that in John's household Livonia, age 6, is the daughter of Godfrey or Matthew? And that Elizabeth and/or Martha might be wives rather than sisters? John and Elizabeth are fairly old to have a daughter aged 6.

[NOTE: This is a different John McClain than the John who died in 1846. The John McClain who died 1846 is buried at Jackson Cemetery near Greenback, Tn., married Rebecca abt 1800. Children Margaret, Elizabeth, John, Andrew, Alexander, Nancy, Mary.]

Any information or insight here would be most gratefully received.

Re: Dorthula Hitch McClain

KevinWhite3478 — 2009-07-30 06:33:43Z

The surviving son at the time of Dorthula's death was John Eagleton McLain (this is the way he spelled it and the spelling his descendants still use). John Eagleton McLain was born July 9, 1844 (Blount Co TN) and died April 14, 1909 (Buncombe County NC). At the time of his death he was working for the Southern Railway in Asheville and he was hit by a train. He is buried in the Parris Family Cemetery near Dillsboro NC (Jackson Co). He had lived in Jackson County for forty years or more and was several times Sheriff of the County. He had served in Thomas' Legion (in Walker's Battalion, also called the 80th NC) and remained in western NC after the war. He enlisted in a company in Blount County under Captain McKamy in 1862, which became part of the Legion at Strawberry Plains. He married Margaret Catherine Allison (March 31, 1843, July 1, 1922) on February 14, 1866 in Jackson County NC. They had eight daughters and one son.

Clabough Reunion

ggrussell — 2009-09-22 04:13:50Z

Any descendants of Archibald Clabough and Sophia Ogle are invited to our Reunion which will be Sunday, Oct 11, Sam Houston School Pavilion, 11am to 3pm. If we're lucky, we will have descendants from:
Mariah Clabough Shields
John Wesley Clabough
Nancy Clabough Perryman
Horatio Clabough
Bascomb Clabough

I'm still looking for descendants of Laura Clabough King, George Clabough and Josie Clabough Ownby.

Josie only had one daughter, Cecile, who married Oliver Ogle. So also looking for Cecile's descendants.

John Roberts Rachel Robinette Jacob Meek 1796

br743 — 2009-08-23 18:23:37Z

Hi - I'm researching John Roberts who married Rachel Robinette
(various spellings) December 1796 in Blount County with Jacob Meek as security. The Roberts and Meek families left Tennessee with the Blevins and traveled to Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas and finally Texas. Any information appreciated. Especially searching for son of John and Rachel - Aaron Roberts
thanks
Barbara

Re: Weeks and Keeler

petmechanic — 2009-07-14 14:38:14Z

Thank you very much for the information. I was able to find the information and view the pictures. Thanks again for pointing out the very helpful resource.

Re: Weeks and Keeler

petmechanic — 2009-07-12 16:07:28Z

Where can I find these photos that you are talking about of James Weeks and Edna Keeler.

Re: Weeks and Keeler

petmechanic — 2009-07-11 21:10:39Z

Thank you for the information you have already provided for me. Any idea of how I would be able to find the person who has the picture of the grave plate for James and Edna Keeler Weeks?

Can you identify Logan Head of Families in Blount Co Tennessee?

jacquelynmarshall1 — 2009-08-08 17:44:54Z

Loss of early Federal Census records complicates Logan research in Tennessee. Anyone identify their Logan ancestor in early Tennessee census records below? Looking family of Jane Logan born 1798 TN, married 1816 in Blount County.

1796 and 1798
George Logan in Carter County

1800
Charles Logan in Blount County
James Logan in Blount County
William Logan in Blount County

1801
Alexander Logan in Blount County
Henery Logan in Blount County
James Logan in Blount County
William Logan in Blount County

1805 and 1812
David Logan in Greene County

1819
Samuel Logan in Rhea County

Re: James Williams and Rebecca Guy

twilliams731 — 2009-08-27 18:39:56Z

Hi Bill:
I just recently found this information on James williams and Rebecca Guy. Rebecca guy is the daughter of William Guy and Jane Worke. In 1806 James Williams marrys Rebecca in Orange county Nc.
They appear in Rutherford county Tn in 1814.
they are mentioned in a Will in Lincoln county Tn on the will of Alexander worke, the brother of Jane Worke.
Jane Worke is the daughter of Alexander Worke and Mary Isabella Baird.
A Worke family member also appears in the Blount county deed book as well before 1819.
This is all I have at the moment email me at twilliams73@comcast.net if you have any questions

Re: Felix Leroy Foster, Sr.

Joyce1812va1 — 2009-08-28 16:27:27Z

I assume Felix had a son named Felix.
found a Felix foster.. born in 1880 TN.

do you have any other info. on Felix and his family?
when/where married.
his race.

children?

Re: Elbert Malonee

Joyce1812va1 — 2009-07-26 15:02:43Z

There are two Elbert Malonees in the 1900 Blount Co. TN census. Two different dob's.... do you happen to know of your Elbert's date of birth? Wife's name? Any other dates of parents?

Willing to help... need to decipher which one is your Elbert.

Re: Vervilla, Blount Coc, TN

placedesignstudio — 2009-08-31 02:52:24Z

Mary,

There is a Bascom Methodist Church cemetary in Vervilla, TN and you will likely find the Smoot you are looking for buried there. The Smoot family still lives near Vervilla, in the Morrison/McMinnville area of Tennessee.

John "Zan" Best or Colonal John Best, Looking for his Obit or info

ErleneBest — 2009-08-04 20:25:18Z

I was hoping that some one can help me with localing a obit on John "Zan" Best or Colonal John Best. He was born 15 April 1789, Lincoln, North Caroline, passed away, 16 Aug 1870, Wellsville, Tennessee. He was married to Esther McGaughy, 12 Dec 1818, Blount, Tennessee. I have found Obit on his children, but have not found anything on him.

In his son Obituary, Isaac Best, it states that he was the son of Colonal John Best, of the Best Family of Tennessee. I again hoping that someone can help me with his obituary.

Thank you Erlene Best (Erlene@bestclan.net)

Re: Thomas & Lavinia Morrow

bettyjudy1 — 2009-07-25 22:02:58Z

Thomas Aaron Morrow was my gg.grandfather. His son Thomas Aron was my great grandfather. Thomas Aron's son, Robert Lee was my grandfather. Robert Lee Morrow married Sarah May Redman and their son, Clarence Norman Morrow was my father.
I am trying to find pictures or information about Thomas Aron Morrow and my g.grandmother, Nancy Jane Boyd Morrow. I have a picture of g.grandfather Thomas Aron Morrow's burial area. Would appreciate any information.
Sincerely, bettyjudy1

Re: Weeks and Keeler

JOYCE1812VA — 2009-07-15 00:44:49Z

Glad to have been able to help you

Re: Weeks and Keeler

JOYCE1812VA — 2009-07-11 21:58:10Z

Sent a question to the person who owns this photo.
Will let you know if and when I get an answer.

did find another piece of info.
the burial site is at the Zion Chappel Cemetery in Louisville TN

There a number of pictures of Edna. Seems she is on keeler side, since there are perhaps 5 pictures of Edna with her children in later years.
One pict. of James ona donkey.

If and when I recieved any answers from her, I will let you know.

Re: Weeks and Keeler

JOYCE1812VA — 2009-07-11 21:26:54Z

i will try to find the owner.....

Re: Weeks and Keeler

JOYCE1812VA — 2009-07-12 16:17:24Z

if you subscribe to ancestry.com

Re: Felix Leroy Foster, Sr.

JOYCE1812VA — 2009-08-29 16:10:46Z

Are you postive on the date of james g. Foster for being born in 1891?

for I am finding a James w. foster in the 1900 knox tn census
with a son named Felix A. not felix leroy

looking all over,... under the bed, behind the doors and out in the back yard, and not finding anything on either your James or Felix as of now.

John Barnes

RdBar — 2009-09-16 06:14:48Z

John Barnes is listed in the 1840 Census. Can anyone tell me of him? Maybe his family's names?

Re: Felix Leroy Foster, Sr.

amblevins173 — 2009-08-29 22:21:59Z

James W. Foster in 1900 Knox County was the father of James Griffen 1891. Felix A. was James Griffen's brother. James Griffen's son was named Felix Leroy Foster.

Re: Felix Leroy Foster, Sr.

amblevins173 — 2009-08-29 12:27:11Z

Hi Joyce,
Thanks for the reply. I have Felix as a white male, son of James Griffen Foster born 1891 in McMinn County. James lived in Knox and Blount Counties. I thought I had more info but it seems I lost the info I entered in to my FTM.

Felix Leroy Foster, Sr.

amblevins173 — 2009-08-03 13:56:58Z

Seeking information in Felix Leroy Foster who married Susan Oriley. They lived in Blount County. I assume Felix was born in the early 1900's. Any information welcome.

Nicholas and Caroline Blevins Trust Deed 1904

amblevins173 — 2009-08-12 22:29:09Z

TRUST DEEDS BOOK 11
PAGE 207

This indenture made the 7th day of January 1904 between Nicholas Blevins and his wife, Caroline Blevins of the County of Blount and the State of Tennessee parties of the first part and Will A. Mc Teer of Blount County, Tennessee party of the second part.
Witnesseth; That for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar in hand paid. The receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and confessed together with other considerations herein after recited and shown , the parties of the first part have bargained, sold, and hereby transfer, convey, assign and confirm to the party of the second part all rights, title, claim, interest and demand in and to a certain piece, parcel, tract, or lot of land situated and being in the state of Tennessee, County of Blount, District #7 and described as follows;

Beginning on stone on the west line of grant #2586 for the 3,840 acres to D. D. Foute September 1833 then to N 32 W 34 4/10 chains to a stone in Indian boundary line thence with same to a stone by Raser’s fence there with or near same to a stone and pointers to a stake, there to a stone corner to J. M. Webb, thence to his line to a stone with Andrew Gamble.
Containing 110 acres more or less being same land conveyed to Nicholas Blevins this day by Andrew Gamble and Carline Blevins wife of Nicholas expressly tenser, convey assign and quits to the party of the second part all claim, right, or demand that she has or may be entitled to under the homestead and dower laws of Tennessee.
But this is a trust deed and made for the following purposes and no other: That is to say that Nicholas Blevins id indebted to Isaac W. Taylor the sum of $200.00 for borrowed money evidenced by a promissory note with this instrument and due on the 7th of January 1907 and bearing interest from date.
Now the parties of the first part shall pay or cause to be paid the note and fully comply with this agreement then this obligation shall be null and void. Ect ect….

Nicholas X Blevins (his mark)
Caroline X Blevins (her mark)

Attest:
G. F. Hannah
Henry Blevins

Rec’d for record January 9, 1904 at 2:55 pm
Carson Caldwell, Register

Trust Deed - J. M. Rose - Cades Cove 1901

amblevins173 — 2009-08-12 22:27:31Z

Blount County Trust Deed Book 11
Page 35
This indenture made the 30th day of Oct 1901 between J. M. Rose and wife Mary T. Rose of Blount County, State of Tennessee of the first part and C. T. Cates, Sr. of Blount County, Tennessee of the second part.
Witnessith: That the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar and of the matters herein recited, have granted, bargained, sold, and conveyed and do hereby grant bargain sell and convey unto the second part the following described property and premises, to wit:
The home farm or lands laying in the upper end of Cades Cove 16th Civil District of Blount County, State of Tennessee consisting of two 50 acre tracts of land upon one of which the parties of the first part reside and have their dwelling and outhouses. Said tract is bounded on the North by David Myers’ land, on the east by lands of Emily Sparks, widow of Henry Sparks, on the south by the lands of A. C. Caughron, T. J. Sparks, and on the west by the lands of Emily Shields and the other or second 50 acre tract and is bounded on the North by the Peck lands, on the east by the lands of James Sparks, commonly called Bert Sparks on the south by the land of Caughron, Sparks and Garland. Also one other tract of land lying in the said 15th and 16th Civil Districts of Blount County, Tennessee containing about 303 ¼ acres of land on the North side of Cades Cove Mt., known as the Nathan Rose by the state of Tennessee by grant #25308 and bounded as follows; beginning at a stake and pointers at the Gregory line west of the Spring Gap where the McCampbell line crosses the Gregory line running thence North 97 ½ W 85 8/10 chs. To pile of rocks S. 86W 10 9/10 chn to stone. S4E 160 chns to a pine knot and pointers on Gregory’s line. West 69 chnc to a fallen spruce and chestnut beginning of the Gregory entry North (say north 4 ½ E) 99 4/10 chns to the beginning with the hereitments and appurlinanes thereto appertaining hereby releasing all claims and homestead and dower therein to have and to hold the said premises to the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever in trust for the uses and purposes herein after set forth, (ect. ect.)
But this deed is made to the said party of the second part in trust for the uses and purposes following that is to say;
Whereas, W. B. Tipton, John Feezel, Joseph Cammeron, Joseph Myers, Sam Sparks, Wm. Blair, and Henry Sands, in consideration of the parties of the first part to indemnify them as surties have become sureties to J. T. Rose upon an appearance bond in the penalty of $5000 by which the said J. T. Rose is bound and obligated together with said sureties for the appearance of J. T. Rose before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Blount County, Tennessee on the 3rd Monday of February 1902 to answer the charge of the state of Tennessee for murder . That he does not depart the court without leave.
But if default shall be made by J. T. Rose in any of the obligations of said appearance the party of the second part after giving notice of time and place of sale by printed posters at the Court House door of Maryville for 30 days giving notice of time and place and terms of sale shall proceed to sell the property and premises above described and conveyed at public auction for cash and in bar of all rights and equity of redemption, which is hereby waived and surrended and trustee shall apply the proceeds of such sale. First to the payment of all cost and expenses of such sale second to payment od said sureties of their said sureties for the said J. T. Rose.

J. M. X Rose
Mary T. X Rose

Witnessee
J. E. Gregory
Andy Gregory

Two Farr Deeds Blount County 1888

amblevins173 — 2009-08-12 22:19:44Z

Blount County Warranty Deed Book N-N
Page 305

We, Abraham Lane and Martha Lane of State of Tennessee, County of Blount hereby and herein sell, transfer and convey to D. G. Farr, his heirs, assigns forever for the consideration of one dollar a certain parcel of land lying and being in the 18th Civil District of Blount County, the state of Tennessee beginning at the public road near A. Lane’s barn (?) thence up the branch towards the mountains with the staked line to Rhoda Chambers’ line near the popular corner. Said parcel of land being 12 ft wide containing ¼ acre more or less. To have and hold the said D. G. Farr, his heirs and assigns forever.

8th day of February 1888

Witnesses:
Wm. Wilson
John B. J. Brickey

Abraham Lane
Martha Lane

Wm. Walker, J. P.

Blount County Warranty Deed Book N-N

I, H. I. Farr, have this day bargained and sold to D. G. Farr my undivided interest in a farm known as the William Farr farm adjoining Abraham Lane, Andrew Walker and others in the state of Tennessee, Blount County District 18 for the consideration of fifteen dollars to me paid in hand. I bind myself, my heirs and assigns to ? Out and defend the title of said land forever against all persons whomsoever. Which is one third interest of fifty acres more or less. This February 8, 1888.

Attest:
J. S. M. Everett
WM. Wilson

Rec’d the forgoing deed for record September 26, 1888

Wilson/Whited/Garner

sunstardove7 — 2009-09-08 15:34:41Z

Cherokee Blood line ...........please help.......Margaret Whited married Elmer Borden Garner.......Margaret was 20yrs old......and Elmer was 19 yrs. old......on the 1930 Census and were living in Millers Cove, Blount Tennessee. Elmer Garner worked at the Tannery..........Tannery burnt down in 1930.......... also on this Census are the Hurst,Gillespie,Wilson,Flinn,Jackson,Thomas,Adam,Chaney and other family names who also worked at the Tannery

Margarets Mom was Emma Wilson (Mary Emily Wilson)
Mary E. Wilson mom was Sarah Wilson
Both Mary E. and Sarah Wilson are found on Cherokee Dawes Roll ............ Margarets dad was Samuel Whited who was married to Emma..............Need help establishing connection between Margaret and her mother (Emma)

Re: Elbert Malonee

chafer444 — 2009-07-26 16:09:38Z

I'm afraid all the info I have is from the 1900 census that I mentioned in the original post. I'm trying to see if either of these Elberts is the child of John Calvin and Rittie Mary Malonee. In the 1880 Cocke Co census they are listed with a child E. Allen Malonee, so I'm just trying to see if there is a connection.