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DNA test Request for Male Gurley's.

mrmilesaz — 2009-11-05 18:35:29Z

I am looking for Male Gurley's to do DNA testing on FamilytreeDNA.com The full test is about 200.00. It will allow the Gurley's to be placed in a "Clan" and more complete info will be available as to where the Gurley's originated from Currently Scotland/Ireland seems to be the place and down to the exact city. Barry McCain is heading the project Via The Ulster Project out of Oxford, Mississippi at The University. If you are interested. Please consider the testing, it will only help all of us. Remember to ALLOW posting of your results so they may be matched to other cousins in the chain.
Sincerely, keith Lipman Klemow-Gurley

Son's of James Gurley from Dyersburg, Tenn.

mrmilesaz — 2009-11-05 18:29:28Z

Looking for info on James Gurley (jimmy) Of Dyersburg, His father was a Horseback Preacher in the area. Thanks in advance, keith..

Re: Kidnapped? William Gurley

NormanSmith44 — 2009-10-07 05:03:12Z

Check out Genealogical Dictionary of New England Settlers
Volume 2 page 325 at www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/newengland/savage/bk2/gunter-half...

Genealogical and Family History of the State of Connecticut, Vol. III and Biographical Record of Tolland and Windham Counties pages 408-410 on Ancestry.com (NOTE: this is a pay for site)

Re: Gurleys in North Carolina

rmueggenborg — 2009-09-09 02:06:40Z

Jane
Thank you for the info. I will try and contact Margaret this week.

Thanks again for your help.
Rhonda Mueggenborg
email at rmueggenborg@yahoo.com

Re: Gurleys in North Carolina

mountainspring81 — 2009-09-08 05:02:57Z

There were Gurleys in North Carolina from the Revolutionary War to the present time. Margaret Cockman Kitchel, grandauther of Gurley) published a Genealogy / Family History of the descendants of Jacob Gurley. You should be able to get a copy by contacting her at Tenessee Valley Publishing in Knoxville, TN. Contact info: Tennessee Valley Publishing
PO Box 52527
Knoxville, TN 37950-2527
Telephone: 1-865-584-5235
E-mail: info@tvp1.com
If you cannot, please write me again and I will get her info from her brother. My husband was a Gurley and related to this line.
Jane Gurley
Hendersonville, NC

Lee Gurley

kbleatherman37 — 2009-09-08 01:51:35Z

I am looking for any information regarding a Lee Gurley born 1881 and died 1951. Mother is Narcissus Unknown and father is possible Jim Gurley born 1819. Sisters are Mary, Mattie. I have hit a complete brick wall and have no idea where to look. Lee stated his father's brother was John Gurley that owned a plantation with an island. Thank you for any help!

Re: Mattie Gurley, F.L. Compton, Texas, 1906 Photograph

kbleatherman37 — 2009-08-27 01:20:21Z

This may be my family. They were in the next county of Navarro. You may email me at kbleatherman37@att.net. I would love to speak with you!

Sincerely,

K.B. Leatherman

Re: Lampton Gurley Young rape

unioncarpentergirl — 2009-08-14 20:07:09Z

Well if that I was told was true. The rape would have happened around Sept/Oct. of 1891 since Katherine was born 7/12/1892. Katherine was born in Switzerland County, IN. Her mother Clarissa Lampton Gurley didn't marry James Gurley till sometime after the rape happened.( I have seen several variations of her name including Terissa, Tessa I can't remember the others right now) was born and died in Switzerland County, IN. So I am assuming that it happened in (Southeastern) Switzerland County, IN.

Re: Lampton Gurley Young rape

mrmilesaz — 2009-08-14 15:26:49Z

what year and where?

Lampton Gurley Young rape

unioncarpentergirl — 2009-08-13 23:54:30Z

I have been told about a "Clarissa" Lampton that was raped by an indian. From that raped she became Pregnant. She married a James Hale Gurley. The daughters name was Katherine Gurley she married Eugene Young.

Re: Debro GURLEY, Guilfort Co. N.C. 1855 1860

llcampbell11 — 2009-08-10 19:41:25Z

I just sent you an email and I hope you receive it.

Loretta Campbell

Re: Debro GURLEY, Guilfort Co. N.C. 1855 1860

jkbpljones — 2009-08-10 19:20:07Z

Sorry - forgot to put in email

Kelly Jones
jkbpljones@aol.com

Re: Debro GURLEY, Guilfort Co. N.C. 1855 1860

jkbpljones — 2009-08-10 19:19:03Z

I would love to talk with Loretta regarding Charles Devro Gurley - he is also my great great great grandfather. My great great grandfather is Levi Gurley. I grew up one mile away from the farm that he purchased in Rush County, Indiana in the early 1900's. My mother and grandmother were both rasied on that farm. I also live near the cemetery in which he is buried. One correction though - I do not beleive that Charles Devro is buried in that same cemetery. My Aunt has told me that he is buried in a small cemetery in eastern Hancock County, Indiana. She is going to take me there to show me his headstone. (I went out there and most of the stones you can not read).

I would love for you to respond via email so that I can learn more.

Thanks - Kelly Jones - Knightstown Indiana

Re: another twist the Surname TYNER came up

mrmilesaz — 2009-08-08 20:02:05Z

Thank you!!!!!!!
keith

Re: another twist the Surname TYNER came up

Bastropcc — 2009-08-08 19:20:35Z

Here's a transaction between Tyner and Gurley. You'd think with Gurley gone and his wife working with Nicholas that a Gurley would match a Tyner, if something was going on, instead of the Tyner matching the Gurley. The Tyner tester matched the Gurley so it would mean that a women was with a Gurley male and the son was raised as a Tyner.

Deed Book 2 (1704-1715), p. 24, says James Gurley in the County of Albemarle and the Province of Chowan sold land to Nicholas Tyner Sr. in Isle of Wight. He gave his wife the power of attorney to handle the sale to Nicholas in his absence. It was dated 12 April 1703.

Re: GURLEY,MILLS

mydaze — 2009-08-02 16:51:45Z

Henry Burch Gurley and his wife Rebecca Mills are in my line. Have nothing more on his parents than you list other than John Gurley having been granted a parcel of the "Cherokee Land" lottery in 1832.

Re: Calvin Gurley Descendants

llcampbell11 — 2009-07-30 14:24:38Z

Who was he married to? I have a Calvin Gurley in my family as well and also dies in the Civil War. He was born in 1833 in North Carolina.

Kidnapped? William Gurley

unioncarpentergirl — 2009-07-21 16:32:52Z

Does anyone know anything about a William Gurley born in Scotland. I have seen that he was kidnapped and brought to the Colonies in about 1679 (age 14). Then somehow made it to Northampton, MA where the Rev. Soloman Stoddard family raised him. He married Hester Ingersoll. William died in the Conn. river May 1st 1687 @ the age of 22 . I have seen that there son was a week old I have also seen that he wasn't born for another couple of weeks. The son's name was Samuel. I would greatly appreciate and and all help.

Re: A Gurley Family Bible in Indianapolis

Lassigo45 — 2009-05-20 23:37:24Z

As an additional side note to my last reply, when grandfather passed away, her grandmother sold the house to a family named "Young" on 28th St. in Indianapolis. My Mother relayed this fact to me today when I told her about the posting. Thaddeus was her grandfather. I'm not sure about the time since my Mother is now 84 years old. Are you related to the "Youngs" who purchased the house? I have pictures of Thaddeus and Eva Mary, his second wife. I have also pursued the genealogy of the Gurley family for my Mother. I did not know Thaddeus since he had already passed away before I was born. I did know my Great Grandmother, Eva Gurley.

Re: A Gurley Family Bible in Indianapolis

Lassigo45 — 2009-05-20 02:15:41Z

I am descended from Thomas C. Gurley and Celicia Beale his second wife. Paulina "Polly" Betz was his first wife and they had a daughter named Gladys. Paulina died in 1897. Thomas C. Gurley is my great, great grandfather on my Mother's side. He and Celicia had Thaddeus Steven Gurley, and Florence, Schuyler, Myrtle. Their son, Thaddeus, married Eva Mary Schaefer. They had two daughters, Mary Eva and Elizabeth Celicia who is my grandmother. I'm not sure what proof you need to establish relationship. They all lived in Indianapolis, Indiana. I would love to have this family Bible if you still have it.

GURLEY Jesse W 1896-1981

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-16 14:15:54Z

GURLEY Jesse W 1896-1981

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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Re: Edith Gurley

Tgor78 — 2009-02-15 19:56:58Z

My great grandmother's name was Edith Gurley. Her maiden name was Knight. Is this the same person?

Re: The History and Genealogy of the Gurley Family

suzannedreger — 2009-03-31 20:54:48Z

I know this thread is very old but if anyone knows any more about the book Ted Gurley was putting together, could you please let me know? I'd be interested in purchasing a copy. And, in case anyone is interested, there is a free copy of the History referenced above, just google it and you can download to your computer.

Suzanne

Re: Do I know yall?

suzannedreger — 2009-03-31 19:32:47Z

Hi Dustin. My mom, Judy, is your uncle Jimmy's first cousin. Her father was J.B. (Jacob) Gurley from Alabama. I can never keep family relationships straight but it looks like we're cousins to some degree. Pleased to meet you.

Suzanne

Re: Gurley's from Missouri

rltextor — 2009-02-05 11:24:17Z

Hi'we have to be related.
my parents are fred and addie gurley. Fred died at 55 but his father's name was John. My parents got married in Morehouse, Mo. John had three sons then he died and his wife Dimple Day married his brother and they had three more sons: Ken, Glen and Howard. All from Missouri.

We are having a Gurley Reunion in St Louis Labor Day weekend and trying to find famiy.
Ruth

Re: Gurley's from Missouri

rltextor — 2009-02-05 11:24:16Z

Re: Gurley's from Missouri

verneilr — 2009-02-07 02:29:16Z

rltextor
Dear Ruth,
Your father is my cousin. Your grandfather (John) and my dad were brothers.
Please contact me at
verneil13@aol.com

Re: Do I know yall?

RLTEXTOR1 — 2009-02-15 03:26:13Z

yES, I HAD A COUSIN NAMED KENNY AND AN UNCLE GENE...
i'M 65 YRS OLD NOW BUT, WE ARE HAVING A GURLEY REUNION IN ST LOUIS ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND. WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU JOIN US. Ruth Textor

Re: John West Gurley

teatime11to3 — 2009-03-24 05:23:31Z

John Gurley and wife Polly were listed in the Bount County Orphans Court minutes.
feel free to email me at
teatime11to3Att.net ( new email address)
Marylyn Hufstutler Watkins

Re: John West Gurley

teatime11to3 — 2009-03-27 22:43:43Z

I made a mistake on my emailaddress it is
teatime11to3@att.net
Marylyn Hufstutler Watkins

Re: Elkanah W. Gurley

ellengarvey1 — 2009-07-17 21:32:22Z

I am interested in learning more about the letter you have from Elkanah W. Gurley. I have a good deal of biographical information on him.
thanks,
Ellen

GURLEY Minnie W 1877 1922 asleep in Jesus

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2009-01-08 21:49:08Z

GURLEY Minnie W 1877 1922 asleep in Jesus

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GURLEY John Mark 1873 1920 asleep in Jesus

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2009-01-08 21:48:55Z

GURLEY John Mark 1873 1920 asleep in Jesus

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GURLEY Mary Virginia 1938 1938 infant

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2009-01-08 21:48:44Z

GURLEY Mary Virginia 1938 1938 infant

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GURLEY Mary TIMMINS beloved

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2009-01-08 21:48:35Z

GURLEY Mary TIMMINS beloved

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GURLEY Frank R and Willa Mae

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-26 22:23:09Z

GURLEY Frank R and Willa Mae

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GURLEY Harry Arlon 1917-1977

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-20 02:23:15Z

GURLEY Harry Arlon 1917-1977

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GURLEY Homer E 1905-1953

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-20 02:23:01Z

GURLEY Homer E 1905-1953

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GURLEY Richard Wallace and Dorothy BAKER

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-20 02:22:51Z

GURLEY Richard Wallace and Dorothy BAKER

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GURLEY Idella May 1871-1950

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-20 02:22:39Z

GURLEY Idella May 1871-1950

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GURLEY J J 1866-1944

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-20 02:20:31Z

GURLEY J J 1866-1944

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GURLEY Richard Wallace and Dorothy BAKER

t42RoseHill — 2009-04-27 12:21:04Z

GURLEY Richard Wallace and Dorothy BAKER

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Oklahoma Gurleys

rmueggenborg — 2009-07-12 19:13:14Z

Looking for Gurleys in Oklahoma. Any help with finding any Gurley's in the southwestern part of the state would be appreciated. The areas of Altus, Hollis, Duke, Mangum, and Olustee would be very helpful.

Thank you,
Rhonda Mueggenborg
email at rmueggenborg@yahoo.com

Re: John West Gurley

totemtracers — 2009-03-27 16:32:01Z

John West Gurley, Sr. was my three times great-grandfather. Will greatly appreciate hearing from you. Please write me direct at dlgjmk@bellsouth.net

Re: Do I know yall?

gurleyconstruction — 2009-03-04 19:45:53Z

Hi ashley, my name is Dustin Gurley in Arizona 24 yrs old. my Father Is Dale Gurley born in des moines,Iowa in 1944 to Jim Gurley (my grandfather)Who was also the father of Jimmy Gurley (my Uncle)born in michigan late 30s earley 40s. Jim Gurley (grandpa) had a dare devil/thrillshow based out of michigan during the 30s and 40s. (Uncle) jimmy gurley was/is the lead guitarist for the classic/acid rock band "Big brother and the holding company" most famous for there long relationship with the late Janis Joplin. You had mentioned an uncle jimmy so im curious to know more and see if there is some kind of relation. thanks...Dustin

Re: Do I know yall?

kgurley1964 — 2009-03-25 21:49:32Z

HI. MY NAME IS KEITH I WAS BORN IN LANSING MICH. BUT I NOW LIVE IN UNION CITY TN. MY FATHER IS DALE GURLEY HE WAS BORN IN 1936 I BELIEVE IN CARUTHERSVILLE MO. HIS FATHERS NAME WAS MARK ELIJAH GURLEY

Re: G. W. Gurley and Celesta May Gurley (daughter)

grannyvegas7 — 2009-04-10 23:03:02Z

My name is Ginger Anne Gurley(maiden name) Davis Lee. George Washington Gurley and Cynthia Emilene were my great grandparents. They had Oscar, Celesta, Maggie, Della, Ella, and John Thomas Gurley. John Thomas was married to Cora Ann Germany and they were my grandparents. They only had one son, George Willis Gurley which was my Dad. He married Florene Robbins and they had three children--Ginger Anne, Carolyn Kay and Twila Dee.

Of course, you know that Celesta married Oscar Gurley and they had Jimmy, Charles, Wanda, Leonard, Margie, Lynn and Donald.

Oscar Gurley married Elizabeth ? and they had one daugher, Mary Lou and she married Fred Berry. As far as I know, they had two children, Joey and Stephanie.

Maggie married Edward McMillan and they had three children--Helen, Johnny and Edward.

Ella married Delmar Dean and they had Robert, Lou Ella (Betty), and Laverne.

Della Gurley was married once, but don't know who to. It was before my time. Everyone always called her the old maid.

I lived next door to my grandparents and great grandparents when I was little. I continued to live by my grandparents until I was grown, then I got married.

I am 73 years old and my first husband, Windell E. Davis, died of cancer in 1995. I remarried my school sweetheart in 2004--Jesse F. Lee and we live in San Angelo, Texas.
I have tried everything in the world to trace the family, but I guess I don't have enough knowledge.

I knew all the people listed above very well. My sisters, Kay and Twila used to play with Lynn and Donald when they would visit John and Cora. I believe Jimmy was more my age. I have lost track of everyone now. So glad to hear from someone. Hopes this helps you. I believe most of the relative are buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Ballinger,but not sure.

Thanks.

Calvin Gurley

llcampbell11 — 2009-04-02 12:03:18Z

I am looking for informatio on Calvin Gurley.
He was born in 1833 in North Carolina and was killed sometime during the Civil War. I know he was married to Martha Portis Jan 13 1859 and they had one child Louise but this is all I know.
Does antone know when and how he died?

Re: Debro GURLEY, Guilfort Co. N.C. 1855 1860

llcampbell11 — 2009-04-02 11:58:14Z

I am not sure if I replied to this one oor not, if so I am sorry.

His parents were Jonathan Gurley
born: about 1790 died: about 1845 in North Carolina.
Married: Reue Bulls Nov. 28 1809 in Johnson Co. North Carolina. She was born about 1790 in N.C died about 1865 in
N.C.

Re: Debro GURLEY, Guilfort Co. N.C. 1855 1860

llcampbell11 — 2009-04-01 18:21:18Z

Hereis the information I have:
He is my great great great grandfather.

Charles Debro (sometimes Devro) Gurley
b.8/22/1815 Johnston Co. North Carolina They were Quaker's
m. Emaline Porter....died 1877
m. Nancy Peacock
He lived in N.C. TN. IN.
He had 11 children....the last one died.
David, Francis, Mary, Levi, Alice, Laura, Eliza, Hattie, Charlie, Jane, un-named.
d. 2/26/1905 and is buried in Walnut Ridge Friends Church no head stone.I have a picture of the cemetery.
Obit. Debro Gurley, died at the home of his son, Levi south of town Sunday evening. Funeral at M.E. Church. Interment at Walnut Ridge Cemetery.
* Hancock Democrate March 2, 1905 front page: micro film IN.State Lib.