Van Buren - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Kilgore/ Killgore/ Kilgour

pamelaenns51 — 2012-11-25 20:02:12Z

I have been trying to info on William C Kilgore. The 1900 Census states he was in living in Louisiana with his wife Ida Mae Dempsey and there children. The 1910 puts him in Arkansas. He was born between 1863-1870 is my guess. He states that he & both parents were born in Tennesse. He was married around 1896 location unknown. I am assuming he died between 1914-1920. I found his wife and children in Arkansas 1920 Census, shows her as widow and their last child was born in 1913. That is how I figured his possible death year. ny thread at all would sure be appreciated.

James Brown b. 1821;?related to Nancy Brown Sparkman b.1825 TN

cathyolson20 — 2012-10-09 17:48:42Z

Seeking information on my 3rd great-grandfather James Brown (b.1821 TN) and his possible relationship to Nancy Brown Sparkman, b. 1825 TN. James married Mary Ann Holder (b.1827 NC) in 1843 in White, TN. James & Mary Ann were living in Van Buren Co, TN in 1850 and moved to Ballard, KY c. 1854. In 1870 Nancy Brown Sparkman, widow of Truston Sparkman, was living in Ballard, KY with a Willam Brown b.1844 listed in her household. This William (b.1844) appears to be the eldest son of James Brown b. 1821. I am trying to piece together whether Nancy & James were siblings or cousins in an attempt to establish James' ancestry.

Nancy & Truston Sparkman were living in Van Buren, TN in 1850 and had moved to Barry, Mo by 1860. The fact that Nancy moved to Ballard, Ky after the death of Truston in Missouri & the fact that James' son William is living in her household in Ballard, KY seems something more than coincidence.

Any info related to these two Browns possible ancestry would be greatly appreciated.

Simmons Family buried at Gravel Hill, Van Buren Co., Tennessee

ysnapp — 2012-07-06 16:54:29Z

If you have an Ancestry leaf that connects you to Find-A-Grave, please verify the information that is created on the memorials for the above mentioned cemetery. The memorials for my Simmons family are incorrect and I cannot get the person who made them to correct the information. I contacted Find-A-Grave and they have not corrected the incorrect information. I have left notes on the incorrect memorials and made new memorials, however, the Ancestry leaf that pops up for my great grandfather connects to the incorrect memorial. We owe it to our ancestors to get the information right.

Re: Sullivan family in Van Buren County

cachandler10 — 2012-06-10 16:39:03Z

Hello I am the grandson of Dewey Sullivan and have started family history research I have got some paperwork over th
e Sullivans.

Craig Chandler

Re: Simmons Family in Van Buren Co. TN

amanda2309 — 2012-05-08 21:51:26Z

I'm pretty sure that's my family. I'm a Simmons and my family came from Spencer, Tennessee. I'm not positive but I believe Rosa Lee Simmons is my grandfather's aunt. His name is Carroll Lynn Simmons.

Re: Cane Ridge

sherrymartin1959 — 2012-01-18 06:54:46Z

Thank You Carolyn.

Re: Cane Ridge

csstorie1 — 2012-01-17 17:51:38Z

I found a Cane Ridge Church and School in Van Buren County just off Highway 30 at Cedar Grove Road.

Carolyn

Cane Ridge

sherrymartin1959 — 2012-01-17 08:44:44Z

Does anyone know if there is a place in Van Buren Co that is called Cane Ridge? Much appreciated any help. Thank you

Tombstone of Maggie Tucker Estes

orphanhunter — 2011-06-06 03:21:18Z

wife of Jess Estes
Daughter of Dock Tucker and Frances Cody Tucker

Re: Tandy & Archibald Slatton & Tandy's Knob

connieditmore — 2011-02-26 02:32:53Z

I have just now been able to view your comment to my post and searches.... If you could please contact me connieditmore@gmail.com I would love to have copies of your Tandy Stories. I have since located the graves of him and his wife up on Tandys knob.
Thanks Connie Slatton Ditmore (use to be Looper)

Re: Tandy & Archibald Slatton & Tandy's Knob

connieditmore — 2011-02-26 02:32:47Z

Re: Marriage lookup for Frank or F. L. Rasco

cliebhaber1 — 2011-02-12 18:07:13Z

I am seeking info on Frank's Ferry. Frank Rascoe bought the ferry [supposedly] from John Swindle before he left Van Buren, Tn. to come to Arkansas.Does anyone have any idea where I can find proof?

Re: Sullivan family in Van Buren County

turnbucks — 2010-05-09 18:34:47Z

Hi,

I am also related to a Sullivan family from Spencer Tennesse. In Van Buren County. I livein western NY which is where my grandfather (Ernest Sullivan) moved to along with many brother's and sisters and his mother. His father Willy Sullivan was still in Tenn. and I am not sure about too much information about the family there and really wanting to learn more. If you have any info about them, please let me know. thank you so much

Edmond & N.E. ELLIS buried in Arch Hillis Cemetery

slkyle96 — 2010-03-06 22:22:33Z

Need to identify for certain Edmond and N. E. ELLIS buried in Arch Hillis cemetery - no info on stones.

Are they the same as the Edmond and Nancy Ellis found in the 1850 census of Warren Co., TN with children: Ann, William, Albert, Tabitha, James, and Jane. Widow Nancy Ellis aged 60 is listed as spinsteress in 1860 census of Van Buren Co., TN. Also in household were Nancy E. aged 18, James aged 25, and William aged 35.

The household following Nancy Ellis is L. CHANDLER aged 50 and wife Ann aged 37 and dau. Mary Ann. L. Chandler married Ann ELLIS, daughter of Edmond and Ann.

Would like to exchange information.

Re: Looking for Pictures

JimmyWorley27 — 2010-02-05 21:40:34Z

I'm sorry, but my husband passed away almost two years ago. I forgot that he had an account on here. I have no idea about any of his genealogy information. I'm sorry that I can't help you.

Lorie Worley

Re: Looking for Pictures

SHARONDAVIS6281 — 2010-02-05 21:22:08Z

JIMMY ,
WHO ARE YOUR DAVIS'S IN YOU LINE . MY DAVIS'S IN VAN BUREN CO. IN 1870's TO 90's ARE FROM MARYLAND . AND I CAN NOT CONNECT MANY OF THE DAVIS'S THERE TO MY CLAN .
RICHARD DAVIS
LONGVIEW TEXAS

Re: Sullivan family in Van Buren County

kaitysmom — 2010-01-26 22:44:35Z

Hello, you can check an online Tennessee Death Index at this link:

http://register.shelby.tn.us/index.php

The index is for 1949-2005.

Hope this helps.

Melissa Barker
Researching in Tennessee and Kentucky
E-Mail: kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

Sullivan family in Van Buren County

bigbamafan36 — 2010-01-26 01:50:15Z

looking for a Sullivan man who was killed in Van Buren County around 1972 when a tree fell on him.May have been named William but really unsure.Any help would be great.Thanks..

Re: Tandy & Archibald Slatton & Tandy's Knob

SHARONDAVIS6281 — 2009-12-19 20:58:59Z

FORGOT TO PUT MY E-MAIL ADDRESS . JMMMRKAS@AOL.COM
THANKS
RICHARD DAVIS

Re: Tandy & Archibald Slatton & Tandy's Knob

SHARONDAVIS6281 — 2009-12-19 20:55:11Z

HELLO , WAS WOUNDERING IF YOU EVER GOT A RESPONSE ON THE GRAVESITE LOCATION PART OF YOUR QUERIE ? ONE SET OF MY GREAT GRANDPARENTS ARE THERE ALSO IN UNMARKED GRAVES AND I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR AN OLD LOCATION LIST OF THE BURIED THERE AT McELROY CEMETERY . OH , AND DID YOU EVER RECEIVE THE 'TANDY KNOB' STORIES ? I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE COPIES OF THEM . THANKS , RICHARD DAVIS
LONGVIEW , TEXAS

Re: Simmons Family in Van Buren Co. TN

wolfhead52 — 2009-11-04 07:20:20Z

YOU CAN REACH ME AT WOLFHEAD52@AOL.COM WOULD LIKE TO TALK TOO YOU ABOUT THE FAMILY TREE

Re: William Mitchell b. VanBuren Co., moved to Hawkins Co., TN

jenjo428 — 2009-10-20 10:39:52Z

Thanks for the info. I hope that it will help me. I've searched the 1920's census records and cannot seem to find Will or Willie. Can you e-mail me a copy of the census that they are on. Is it the VanBuren Co. or Hawkins Co. census?
There are so many Will, Willie, & William Mitchell's out there.
Again, thanks for the help.

Re: Parents of Jane Hill Myers (1833-1914)

icydove — 2009-07-14 03:17:57Z

I've found similar information about Jane Hill's parents on the Internet. Could you share with me the source of the information?

Landsen/Lansden and Jane were my great-great grandparents. Please contact me at icydove at aol.com if you would like to compare notes.

Re: Parents of Jane Hill Myers (1833-1914)

seanlwz — 2009-07-13 19:32:33Z

Jane Easton Hill - wife of Lansden Myers- b. 26 Oct 1832, Batavia, Clermont Co. Ohio
Parents are - John B. Hill and Asneth Boreing -
Landon/Lansden Myers is a brother to my William Anderson Myers who is my direct ancestor. If you have any questions I will do my best to answer them.
Ms. Sean L. Zawilinski

Re: Looking for Pictures

StubbyTate — 2009-06-15 17:37:52Z

Hello! I saw your post that you had pictures of the Kirby/Kerby family. I am interested in that line. I have the Kirby family in my line and would love copies of the pics. If you have them online and would email them to me, that would be great! I'm at stubbytate@yahoo.com.

Thank you!

Lynita "Stubby" Tate

Re: Looking for Pictures

Meadows_Ancestry — 2009-06-15 14:14:41Z

I have a few pictures of the Kirby/Kerby family from White County, TN and Bell County, KY. Your post is several years old, so email me if you're interested in them.

Re: Looking for Pictures

SHARONDAVIS6281 — 2009-05-31 20:42:44Z

CHRISTY -MY DAVIS LINE IS FROM VAN BUREN COUNTY . COULD YOU GIVE ME SOME FIRST NAMES AND DATES TO SEE IF MINE ARE RELATED TO YOURS ?
RICHARD DAVIS
LONGVIEW TEXAS

Captain Carter Road Carter House Photos Wanted

emmaschippers — 2009-04-04 15:28:26Z

In Spencer there is a road now named Captain Carter Road. There once was an old house at the end of this road I always referred to as the Carter Place. I am not sure who Captain Carter is but I would love to have a photo or photos of the old house (the carter place) that once stood at the end of this road. Also I would be curious to know who Captain Carter is.

Thanks,
June Schippers

Re: Looking for Pictures

stitchingmama — 2009-04-04 13:51:49Z

The only photos I have are of Winifred A. Kirby and his sister Obie Katherine KIRBY Tucker. I would be willing to share. Do you have any information on their family line?

stitchingmama

Re: 1910 census lookup

Bleach1992 — 2009-03-19 16:40:09Z

1900 US Census, HH 91-91, CD 7, Van Buren Co., TN
GREEN, Mary A., 61, Jan 1839, head, wid, 3 of 5 children alive, OH,SWED,PA
DRIVER, Caroline, 36, Feb 1864, dau, wid, 1 of 2 children alive, OH,OH,OH
LOCIE, Perry G., 15, Oct 1884, g/son

Not in 1910 Van Buren.

1910 census lookup

KLoyd41 — 2009-03-18 14:19:06Z

looking for a 1910 census on a perry granville losey
wife virginia jane
son estell s losey b 1908 dunlap,tenn

Re: Marriage lookup for Frank or F. L. Rasco

JamesRRasco46 — 2009-01-17 18:39:52Z

Rutha or Ruthie Roberts was Frank L. Rascoe's second or perhaps third wife. His first wife was Martha Seamans who died about 1862. They had two children: Mary M. Rascoe and John Seamans Rascoe. The 1870 census of Van Buren County shows Frank's wife as B. E. Rascoe age 19. This could be the same person as Rutha Roberts Rascoe. Frank L. Rascoe married Rutha Roberts about 1870-71 and they had two daughters, Martha Rascoe born about 1872 and Florence born about 1875.

Frank Rascoe moved his second family to Warm Springs, Randolph County Arkansas sometimes before 1880. In the 1880 census of Randolph County, Ark F. L. Rascoe with his two daughters, Martha and Florence Rascoe are enumerated. F.L. Rascoe list himself as a widower but his wife Rutha is listed in the 1880 census of White County Tennessee as a cook in the household of A. C. Parker family.

I am not sure if Rutha when to Arkansas and then returned to Tennessee or just never went to Arkansas. The book, "The Uneven Yoke" implies that she went to Arkansas.

Frank had turned his two eldest children, Mary and John over to the care of his mother and eldest sister Mahala Rascoe when his first wife, Martha Seaman died and Mahala raised then untill they were grown.

Frank L. Rascoe is buried somewhere in Randolph County but I do not know in which cemetery or if his grave has a headstone.He died in 1885. Rutha Roberts Rascoe is buried in the old Roberts cemetery four miles north of Doyle, White County Tennessee. Her headstone reads "Rutha Rascoe,
wife of Frank Rascoe, 1850 - 1889"

The book "The Uneven Yoke" hints at some sort of scandal, sexual promiscuity or infidelity or family disapproval of the marriage surrounding the marriage of Frank and Rutha.
May have been the primary reason for moving to Arkansas and leaving the two elder children in Tennessee.

Re: Marriage lookup for Frank or F. L. Rasco

OldSalt55 — 2008-12-13 19:02:09Z

1858
Aug 26 F. L. Rascoe to Martha Seamans (Aug 26)

The above was copied exactly as it appears in following:

Van Buren County Marriage Records 1840-1935
Van Buren County Historical Society (1983) page 10
Transcribed by Margret Rhinehart

Re: Marriage lookup for Frank or F. L. Rasco

pliebhaber1 — 2008-12-13 01:54:53Z

I FORGOT TO TELL YOU FRANK RASCO[E] IS BURIED IN THE ANTIOCH CEMETARY IN RANDOLPH CO, ARKANSAS.

Re: Marriage lookup for Frank or F. L. Rasco

pliebhaber1 — 2008-12-13 01:45:23Z

MARTHA RASCO WAS MY G-G GRANDMA------SHE DIED IN VAN BUREN, TENN IN 1862. SHE WED FRANK RASCO IN 1858 IN VAN BUREN ALSO.HE DIED IN 1885 IN WARM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS. HIS FIRST WIFE WAS RUTHA ROBERTS.

JOHN M. DAVIS

SHARONDAVIS6281 — 2008-11-11 18:55:55Z

JOHN M. DAVIS BORN OCT 1848 MARYLAND

MARRIAGE 1 = MARTHA McELROY B.1852 TENN. MARRIAGE 2 = MARY (?CHAMBERS?)

CHILDREN FROM MARRIAGE 2 :

ELIZA DAVIS B. 1895 TENN.

THOMAS DAVIS B. 1898 TENN.

IN 1880 THEY WERE IN VAN BUREN CO. TN. AND IN 1900 THEY WERE IN "WALLING TOWN" , WHITE CO. TN.

I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WITH KNOWLEDGE OR RESEARCHING THIS FAMILY AND LOCATING THEIR DESCENDANTS .

RICHARD DAVIS LONGVIEW TEXAS

Re: Death Dates of James Simmons Sr. & wife Stacy Ann Roberts

SusanHolman55 — 2008-09-14 19:56:51Z

Thanks so much. I appreciate all the help with these folks.

Susan

Re: Death Dates of James Simmons Sr. & wife Stacy Ann Roberts

Bleach1992 — 2008-08-14 21:29:24Z

Berna,

Good to hear you.

I just checked VB and I can't find a will for James Simmons. I found an excerpt here: http://www.tngenweb.org/vanburen/vbdeedswills.html

Have I lost something on the website?

E-mail me here: ladyejane@blomand.net

Ladye Jane

Re: Death Dates of James Simmons Sr. & wife Stacy Ann Roberts

BernaS — 2008-08-14 21:13:56Z

Hello,
Just browsing today and found your old query, James Simmons died 1843 & Stacy in 1850. I posted James' will on the Van Buren Co,TN site several years ago; he was listed as 'James Simon' on the will I found in the Nashville library.
Perhaps you already have made this discovery.
Berna S. Sprinkles

Parents of Jane Hill Myers (1833-1914)

icydove — 2008-07-06 18:36:53Z

I am trying to find confirmation of the parents of Jane E. (East or maybe Easton) Hill, wife of Landsen Myers. Her marriage record doesn't list her parents. Her death certificate lists only her father as William Hill, but I have sufficient reason to believe that her father is John B. Hill from Ohio. Census records seem to support her father as being John B. Hill. It appears he moved back to Ohio several years before his death. Any information about the family would be appreciated. Thanks!

Re: 1850 Census

Bleach1992 — 2008-02-04 01:51:35Z

There is complete census information for 1850 and 1860 on TNGenWeb site here: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnvanbur/

Re: 1850 Census

Bleach1992 — 2008-02-04 01:47:29Z

There are complete census listing for 1850 and 1860 on the Van Buren County TnGenWEb site here:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnvanbur/

I would suggest for help on any Van Buren kinfolk you join the Van Buren County mail list on the same page.

Ladye Jane Hunter

Re: 1850 Census

CStorie — 2008-02-03 23:27:03Z

There are 13 Thomases listed in the 1850 Van Buren, TN census. Which Thomas are you looking for? Do you have a birthdate, etc.?

Carolyn

Re: 1850 Census

ryanalexander12 — 2008-02-03 20:26:16Z

looking for census for 1850 vanburren couty,tn last name Thomas

Payne family

MaryAshley51 — 2007-12-23 23:29:25Z

Looking for any info on the parents or family of Armstead Payne (b. 1807 TN). Mother was named Mary (possibly Little), name of father unknown. These are Armstead's siblings:
- Thomas PAYNE, b. 1789
- Larkin PAYNE, b. 1791, TN
- Wilie B. PAYNE, b. 1797; married Sarah OWENS, 1823
- Gaven PAYNE, b. 1800, TN; married Mary RICHARDS or RICHARDSON, 1818
- Lucy PAYNE, b. 1803
- Armstead PAYNE, b. 1807, TN; married Jane BURLESON, 1835 and Mary Louisa CROCKER, 1845
- Absolom PAYNE, b. 1807 (twin, died at birth)
- Elizabeth J. PAYNE, b. 1810, TN; married Edmond LITTLE, 1830

Any info greatly appreciated! Thanks!

will do lookups

kristimoffitt — 2007-07-06 01:58:44Z

I have the Index to Early Tennessee Wills and Administrations 1779-1861 by Sistler. I am willing to do lookups in this reference book.

You can email me at kkcem@blomand.net

Please include the county and state in the subject line.
Thanks,
Kristi Moffitt

Re: Creeley and related families

MichaelJ_Gough — 2007-05-01 22:41:41Z

Hi, I would also consider the Cralle spelling which is pronounced and often spelled Crawley. There were Crawleys in the county that are believed to be descended from Cralles.

Mike

Re: Creeley and related families

LadyeJaneHUNTER — 2007-05-01 10:05:44Z

Hannah,

Try the names on this site for Creeley, etc.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnvanbur/vbsurname-a-l.html

LadyeJane Hunter

Re: Creeley and related families

hst1017 — 2007-05-01 03:30:51Z

I descended from James Francis Marion Crelia's son Alvin J Crelia's son Willie Marion 'Bill' Crelia (my Grandfather) and Roxie Jewel (Sellers) Crelia (living) my grandmother's son Paul Justus Crelia(living) is my dad. My father had 2 brothers Alvin (Al) Curtis Crelia(dead), Billy Duane Crelia(dead), and 4 sisters Mamie Sue 'Suzie' Crelia (dead), Allie Marie 'Ree Ree' Crelia (living), Patricia 'Pat' (Crelia) Stuckey (living), and Thadene 'Deene' (crelia) Hall (living). If you are interested in Bill Crelia's grandchildren let me know I have all the names and great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
I was wondering if you know why they changed the name from Creeley to Crelia and what nationality they were originally. I am trying to find out where we came from. There is not any information in my family further back than 'Bill' Crelia's father all the rest I have pieced of the internet. Thank you any info you have I would love to read.
-Hannah (crelia) tumlison

Rogers or Rodgers

TaylorRose02 — 2007-03-24 16:59:14Z

I am looking for information on Dan Ro(d)gers in the counties White and Van Buren, Tn. Dan was first married to Lizzie Snodgrass children's name were Mattie, Katie, Dougie, Charles, and Margie.

Second marraige was to Zatie Davis I heard from my brother that hey had several children??? Most of the children still live in van Buren from my understanding. This dan Rogers is a brother to my Great Grandfather Samuel Rogers. Any information on their father and Mother would be appreciated very much. One could e-mail me at sapphire46@comcast.net