Tennessee - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Mary Jane Marshall

bedmonds128 — 14 Aug 2008 7:34:11 GMT

Looking for any information on Mary Jane Marshall b. 1830 madien name unknown. She was married to WM Marshall b. 1832 according to the 1880 census they lived in Lauderdale county TN.

Halliburton slaves

marychaney45 — 29 Nov 2006 11:11:55 GMT

Looking for information of Halliburton slaves in Lauderdale county Tennessee,Noel slaves in Crockett or Haywood County, TN. Brodie in Lauderdale county,Tn

WM Marshall

bedmonds128 — 12 Sep 2008 7:40:13 GMT

Trying to locate family members of WM Marshall b 1830 in TN.
Married Mary Jane b. 1832 TN. unknown madien name. They had 4 childrens.
Maggie b 1861 in Arkansas Married John Terry
WM Marshall b 1866 in Arkansas
Amanda b. 1873 in TN married Harvey Jones
Leonard b. 1877 in TN 1st wife name was Laura then he married Melissa Lee in 1905 they had 2 daugthers Ethel b 1906 and Lucille b. 1907 the family lived in Tennessee for many years they migrated to Arkansas around 1910.

Freedmen's Bureau Records Relating to Freedmen's Labor 1865 - 1869

swanmak116 — 1 Sep 2008 7:25:35 GMT

Freedmen's Bureau Records Relating to Freedmen's Labor 1865 - 1869.
The freedmen's labor contracts, which the bureau assisted
in drawing up, consist of agreements between freedmen
laborers and planters stating terms of employment. Area
covered : Arkansas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee
at
http://www.freesurnamesearch.com/new/

Harreit Jones/Rachel Jones

gina4lifecont1 — 6 Jun 2008 3:35:46 GMT

Looking for Harriet or Rachel Jones who was born in the 1800's in NC(craven/new beren area)- might of been a slave to Gideon Jones or his father.
Might of been married to Somerset Jones.
Think that she died in the early 1860's in TN(around the Haywood area)
Looking for any information

Hardeman, Hickman, Humphreys, Obion and Weakly Counties

Mae07 — 21 Jun 2008 7:09:32 GMT

I am looking for Sanders who lived in these areas 1800 to 1900. I have been told that Henry, Tennes, Mary, Lewis, and Frank Sanders were siblings. However I can only find two of these individuals but no relations. I found a Mary Sanders born about 1857 in Humphreys and a Lewis Sanders born about 1859 in Hickman County.

Henry Sanders was the father of Eddie, Becky, Murphy and Hattie; Tennes (think married to Frank) was the mother of Ida; Mary was the mother of Richard, Grady, Thomas, and Bessie; Lewis was the father of Dalton, Vicie/Vickie, and Henry; and Frank was the father of Merva.

I am wondering if anyone has come across any information on any of them. Thank you in advance for your reply.

Lauderdale County-Ripley Tennessee

wcarson55 — 19 Jun 2008 12:57:59 GMT

I am interested in families of from Ripley Tennessee.
The names I'm researching are,

CARSON,BYRN,NORVELL,CLAY,GLASS,HALFACRE, COATS/COATES

THANK YOU,
William Carson

Alsee Jones or Alsee Springfield

gina4life1 — 15 Jul 2008 4:44:56 GMT

Looking for any information on Alsee Jones or she might be listed as Alsee Springfield in Haywood County, Tennessee.

Last information on her was in 1859-When she was sold to Thomas Springfield of Haywood County. The no other information on her-found 3 of her four children living in Haywood.

I need a list(actual names) of all Thomas Springfield slaves-any information on where they went after the war.
I just need anything about her!
Thanks

Alley/Gardenhire connection frmo Overton County, TN

JoyceRhodeman55 — 12 Jul 2008 3:20:26 GMT

My mother-in-law's ancestors are said to have originated in Overton Co. Tennessee. Somewhere along the line the name Alley turned into Gardenhire.

Mike Gardenhire was born in 1792 (VA) and died in 1889 (KS). He is buried in Newberry(Alma), Wabaunsee, Kansas cemetery under the name of Mike Alley, which it is said is the original family name. We haven't determined how that name changed or when it took place.
He had a son Lebanon who was a Civil War Vet.

I would like to find out when, where and by whom the name change took place.
If there were slave owner issues involved.
If the name did originate in Tennessee or not.

Thank you for any help!

Joyce Rhodeman

Edom Easley - 10th Cav. Bat. (Black soldier) Pension #237

tnhounddog — 7 Jul 2008 1:01:56 GMT

Edom Easley - 10th Cav. Bat. (Black soldier) Pension #237. Married Ater Whitson on 04 Mar 1876 in Hickman Co., TN. Buried in the Wright Cemetery, Hickman Co., TN

Confederate Soldiers of Hickman County, Tennessee and Their Family Lines
Captain Thomas Stewart Easley Chapter #1814
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Ceneterville, Tennessee 1996
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Wright Cemetery - is a cemetery of black people only and it is now abandoned. It is located on the old Tom Wright place on Trace Creek. Sam Montgomery who was 90 years old in 1976, states that he does not know if there are any markers, although Sam Wright, a veteran of World War I is buried there. Others buried there are: Tom Wright and his wife, Phoebe Harper (?); Jake Wright; Harry (Buck) Easley; and Edom Easley who was possibly the last one buried there.
Hickman County, Tennessee Cemetery Records Part II 1992

W.M. Easley - 24th TN inf. (Black soldier) Pension #10

tnhounddog — 7 Jul 2008 1:11:07 GMT

W.M. Easley - 24th TN inf. (Black soldier) Pension # 10.

Confederate Soldiers of Hickman County, Tennessee and Their Family Lines
Captain Thomas Stewart Easley Chapter @1814
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Centerville, Tennessee 1996

Paris, Henry County, Tennessee

elhi — 10 Apr 2007 2:34:06 GMT

I am looking for anyone that is currently doing research or has in the past on African Amercian family members from Paris in Henry County, Tennessee.

The surnames I'm researching are: Porter, Garrett, Travis and Tuberville. I'd like to correspond and share research information relating to these surnames and/or location.

My direct email is: mstopaz@bellsouth.net

Barbee in TN

nadiakim_1 — 15 Jun 2008 4:32:06 GMT

Hi I am having a lot of trouble locating my ancestor. His name was James Barbee and he was born about 1830 in TN. Both his parents were also born in TN. I am only able to locate him on the 1880 census in Alexander county Cairo, IL. He is listed as Mulatto and he had two children Glendora and Frank. Both born in IL. In 1880 he was widowed. He was also a farmer. I havnt been able to locate him on slave rolls or figure out who his parents were. Were they slave owners or what? I dont even really see any Barbee familis in TN that were but maybe thats the search. If anyone has any info on Barbee slave owners, or any info that would be helpful I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,

Nadia

Woodards in Robertson County, TN

Shawn Williams — 6 Feb 2005 11:30:53 GMT

Looking to connect the dots on my great great grandfather JACK WOODARD. He was married in Roberson Co. in 1874. His sister Nannie (Nannie) was married in Robertson County in 1871. I'm trying to find out which plantation they and their mother may have been slaves on an which of the many Woodards in the county may have owned them.

Shelby County African Americans - Kerville, TN

sdlow1 — 23 Oct 2004 10:01:57 GMT

I am looking for any information about a lynching that occured in Kerrville, Tn. on August 31, 1894. 6 men were lynched for arson: Dan Hawkins, Warren Williams, John Hays, Ed Hall, Graham White, and Robert Haynes. If you have any information about Squire Jones or know where his property was located I would like to hear from you.

Dan Hawkins was a farmer
Warren Williams worked for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
John Hays worked at Wyman Bros. Mill at Tipton Station
Robert Hayes served in the Civil war
Graham White was also a farmer living near the edge of Tipton County.
Ed Hall worked odd jobs.

Thanks
Susan Lowe

Pewett/Jones in Haywood County, Tn

gina4lifecont1 — 30 Mar 2008 8:13:34 GMT

Looking for Lena (lein) Pewett-1863 and her sister Lucy Ann Pewett-1867. It was beleived their mother Lucy was one of Gideon Jones slaves until 1836-She was given to his daughter Francis who was married to William B Pewett. Need to find out what happened to Lucy Jones.

I found the girls living with their grandfather in 1880 census under Somerset Jones. Somerset was Lucy Jones father.
Don't know what happened to them(girls) after 1880.
Please help

African American in the riots and massaces of Memphis. 1866

dsegelquist — 13 Dec 2005 4:06:32 GMT

I have a lot of names of African American's from the Riorts of Memphis. If you think your family was there give me a name and I'll look it up.

Tennessee African American Griots- TN Black Genealogy website

Amy — 14 Aug 2006 3:46:33 GMT

Hello. My name is Amy. I am the State Coordinator for Tennessee African American Griots. My site is a USGenWeb sponsored site and is dedicated to the preservation of Tennessee African American Genealogy and history.

TNAAG provides: Wills, Marriage records, Family Histories, Black Indian Ancestry, and other valuable information.

If you have not been to my site, please visit it. It may help you in your search. In addition, I research TN Black Genealogy for FREE. I do not even charge for copies. I do have a small and brief waiting list. If I can help anyone, let me know. I specialize in Franklin, Maury and Williamson Counties.

Tennessee African American Griots website:
http://rootsweb.com/~tnafamer/

Bedford and Hamilton Counties

grj3211 — 13 Feb 2008 7:18:19 GMT

Looking for family with surnames of: Hoskins and Blankenship in Bedford Co. Tn., and Lattimore/Latimore in Hamilton Co. Am happy to compare notes and/or exchange information. Thank you.

african american hillsman tennesee

Connie Hillsman — 6 Nov 2003 3:26:27 GMT

Is anyone working on African American -HILLSMAN-originally from Tresvanta, TN and living/lived in Attwood
B Hillsman 1910-1985 /Attwood
Mary Hillsman (wife of B Hillsman) 1912-1947
Isolar Clark (mother of B Hillsman) 1887-1985
Lonnie Clark (husband of Isolar) 1893-1946
Sam Spratt (brother of Isolar) 1885-1985
Siddie Spratt (wife of Sam) 1900 -1985
Burton Philips (father of Mary Hillsman) 1882-1959
Myra Phillips (mother of Mary Hillsman 1886-1969
I have some other Hillsman names from a tombstone Inscription program and don't know if they are related
Carnell 1898-1981; Virdell 1898 - 1987; Lotee died 2001; Maud 1885-1963; Oaten 1891 - 1946; Sherman 1895-1964; Darnell 1922-2000; Willie Mae 1900-1938; John died 1925;
Wake 1831-1901; Elvi 1858- 1916

Sanders in the area of Union City, Tennessee

Edna_Mae — 27 Jan 2008 7:39:03 GMT

I've been trying to locate information on Mary Sanders who was born around 1862 in Tennessee. At least three of her children included Grady, Richard, and Lelah (all three born in Union City or around that area). She had one or two more children who the family lost track of.

I am also trying to track information on her son, Richard Sanders.

Isham and Moriah Lankford

lanvahamay — 18 Jan 2008 1:10:59 GMT

Looking for information on Isham Lankford and descendants:
Isham Lankford on 1870 and 1880 Census. Isham and Moriah, his wife, were born c. 1830 in VA. The sons listed as follows:
Shapard, Thomas, Fred, Harvey, and Dennis. All are listed on the 1870, but Shapard and Thomas are not listed on the 1880 Census. Of particular interest, is any information about Harvey Lankford, aka W. H. Lankford(1861-), my grandfather.

JJarrett, Hart, Taylor - Haywood and Lauderdale County, TN

lanvahamay — 17 Jan 2008 10:52:35 GMT

Looking for information on Berry Jarrrett and his immediate family members and descendants, principally, Abaham Berry Jarrett and his siblings.
Berry was married to Sara.
Abraham Berry was married to a Rachel Graves.

Madison county and Haywood county TN

sgray0821 — 1 Jan 2008 2:47:32 GMT

Hello all
I need help locating some family members. I am looking for my ggfather Alf Taylor from madison and Thomas Gray from haywood counties. They both had to have been born before 1880
please help
thank you in advance
sonja

Slaves in Henry County, TN with names of owners from wills 1848-1864

swanmak1 — 10 Dec 2007 3:48:17 GMT

Legatee - Slave

Richard Manley will July 1858
Susan Jones - Amy and Tom
Louisa Jarrett - Nellie
Mary Granade - Charles and Mina
Lucy Green Foster - Betty and Amanda
Matilda Manley - Harvey and susan
Hamlin S. Manley for Newton Manley - Calvin and Viney
Louisa Jarrett - Nellie
jMartha Currier wife of N Cutrrrier - Celia, to daughter Mary anne - Henry
wife Sarah Manley - Winnie and Isaac
To be sold - Alfred and Marina, his wife, and children said Marina

John Wall will 1856
Henry W. Wall - Mary, Ann, Betty, Jane, George, Mark, West, Sam, James and Code.
William Wall - Henry, Daniel, Henderson, Wilson, Jane, Noel, Alph, Winey, Sylay and Bob.
daughter Susan McPherson, - Drean, Luke, Hannah, Harriet, Mark, Marion, Caroline, Martha, Harriet, and Amanda.
Robert H. Wall, - Tom, Burt, Andrew, Richmond, Eliza, Susan, Milton, Billy and Sally

Inventory of the Estate of Gova Cox, deceased
Four shares in Odd Fellows Institute $100.00
Negroes: Abram, 60 years Edmond, 40 years Jack, 38 years William, 30 years David, 29 years Anderson, 27 years Dean, 24 years Cuff, 25 years Carroll, 22 years Jim, 20 years Jiles, 20 years Green, 16 years Houston, 19 years Toby, 63 years Matilda, 60 years Patsy, 50 years Caty, 37 years Chainy, 20 years Winny, 24 years Sally, 17 years Martha, 14 years Angeline, 18 years Isabel, 11 years Charley, 7 years Caty, 1 year Samantha, 9 years Cain, 5 years Ann, 4 years John, 3 years Ebenezer, 17 years Amanda, 1 year Nancy, 9 months
5th day of October 1859

Raney Upchurch 1864 - Wesley and Sharlot

John C. Freeman will 1860
daughter Elviny J. Hurt, - girl Sarah
son Macon H. Freeman, - girl Ellen
son John T. Freeman, - boy Alexander
daughter Ann E. Freeman, - girl Ada
daughter Mary F. Freeman, girl -Amanda

Daniel L FUTRELL, 1857
deceased Property includes: Negro named Carry, deceased; Mandy, worth $700.00; Luan worth $500.00; Orra worth $00.00; Harriett worth $300.00

Samuel Anderson will 1855
William C. Anderson - Henderson
Andrew W. Anderson - negro fellow by the name of Sandy, girls Patsey, Ann; Elizabeth
Robert S. Anderson, - boy Amos
Harmona C. Miller- Delphia
Temperance Y. Anderson, girls- Elenor and Catharine
my negro woman Phillis have her choice among my children to live with

1855 The Estate of GEORGE ARNN Account of Hire of slaves: Albert to John S. Landis $25.00 Frank to John Rose $39.00 Daniel, Jr. to J. S. Crawford $43.00 Daniel and Eda to J. M. Arnn $5.00 Martha to J. S. Crawford $19.00 Julianna to J. M. Arnn $20.00 Polina and Dick to George Arnn $21.25 Dorcas to J. B. Walker $13.95 Isaac to George Arnn for his victuals and clothing

William C. Rogers will
grandson William Suton Allen, my negro woman Annis, and all her children and their future increase, and negro boy Edward, and also my old negro woman Sarah.
grandson William N. Woodfin, who is now living with me, taking care of me, should he continue until my death, the following property, my negro girl Harriett and child and future increase, my negro boy Quince he has already a bill of sale for John

Anna Jane Bingham will 1859
I bequeath my negro woman Caty and man Cupid jointly. Virgil, son of Caty, I gave to my son John A. Bingham some time ago in consideration of the services of his man Nelson. Sarah Ann, with whatever increase she may have, to my daughter M. W. Bingham probated Novmeber 1859

Thomas Humphreys will Nov 1859
Ann McLain- Edmond

Asa Cox will December 1859
Sophia Cox - Elizabet
Asa Cox - Allen
John D. Cox,- Joe, Charner and his wife Caroline
my servants Mary, with her child Catharine, and her increase hereafter if any, have the privilege of choosing her master, and for my Executors, as soon as may be, to sell her and her child or children as may be together, at a fair price privately,

Spencer Hill will 1860
William H. Hill - Sally, and her child Baby John
Green C. Hill, Sam

WILLIAM HENRY will 1860
deceased, given by him to his Widow, RACHAEL HENRY, Slave named Betty, aged 42 years; slave named Mary, aged 5 years
Slaves Belonging to the Estate and Hired Out: Frank, aged 26 years Louisa, aged 22 years Paralee, aged 23 years

Amos Milliken will probated 1December 1856
Elizabeth Milliken, the following slaves, viz, Jacob, Martha and Zachariah
William M. Milliken, my slave Caroline
George M. Milliken, my slave Eliza.
Elonzo T. Milliken, my slave Marian

James Ridgeway will 1849
Ann Ridgeway, Moses, and one woman named Nancy, and a girl named Delilah

James Dinwiddie will 1853
wife-Jim, Sally, his wife, and Rachel, his daughter

Willie Price will 1856
one slave for life (William Hilliard), and one slave for life named Caroline

George Hart will 1861
Catharine Hart -Betty

Alexander Roberts 1861 - Enoch

Peter Kendall will 1860
Jemima W. Kendall - Abram and Elizabeth, his wife; Nelson, Scintha, Alice and Eliza
Eli Kendall - Alice, Peter and Eliza
D. J. Kendall, - Andrew
heirs of daughter Elizabeth Manley, deceased - Nelson
Andrew and Peter

Andrew W. Carson will 1848
Margaret Carson - George, Silas, Hannah and her child Silvey, and her child

Daniel Perry will 1862
Martha W. Perry -Willis, Mary, girl Polly, and small boy John Willis

Simeon Walton will 1863
F. B. Walton - Calvin

B. T. Bowden will 1863
DrusillaBowden - Edmon; one woman and child Caroline and Amanda; one girl Harriet

John W. Williams will 1860
wife L. A. Williams,- Pinkney and his mother Esther

William Fitzgerald will 1864
I set free and emancipate my servant man, a yellow man named, aged and son of Aggy, named Lewis.

William Hill will July 1854
Mary Hill - Martha

Spencer Jackson will 1864 - Patty, John, Andy, Malinda, and Henry to be sold

Joseph P. Blakemore will 1861
Sally Jane Blakemore - boy Clinton
Martha P. Blakemore - Ann

J. B. Guerin will 1857
daughter Jane Bennett, - Ann, aged about forty-five or fifty years

John Page will 1855
Lavicy A. Walker - Emily, Mar and Nancy
Elizabeth Ann Page - Joab, Caroline and Frank
James W. Page - Medley, Tishey and Jim

Priet

gina4life — 28 Nov 2007 6:35:31 GMT

Looking for any information on Lucy ann Priet and her sister Lena Priet. Grew up in the Haywood county or Madison county area, TN. Grandfather was Somerset Jones per 1880 census.
Lena was 17 and Lucy ann was 10.
Listed as granddaughters but we have no idea who their parents were.

Looking for Haywood/Madison TN family

gina4life1 — 25 Nov 2007 7:17:30 GMT

Looking for family of Alsey Bass, Nealy Bass springfield.
Looking for Mozella Deberry-kids Minnie, Manda, Zellma
Looking for Somerset Jones parents/from NC moved to TN
Looking for Somerset Jones granddaughter-Lucy ann & Lena Priet
Looking for Gracy Jones(somerset mom-NC to TN)
**These are names of my family members who I have little information on**(Asley * Nealy were slaves of hiram bass then Thomas Springfield in haywood. Somerset was a slave of Gideon Jones then Hiram Bass in haywood

surname> BODY

felicia5 — 6 Nov 2007 12:55:23 GMT

looking for information about:

Dephia Body; not sure if married but had children with Nathan Mitchell; children; virgil, chester, olden, will
virgil was born in 1890.

feliciav5@hotmail.com

Douglas

WilliamDouglas74 — 5 Nov 2007 4:25:21 GMT

Seeking info on grandparents; John Douglas, b:1869, married to Drucilla Douglas (White), b: abt 1874. Last resided in Dyer, TN per 1930 census. Daughter is Elnora Douglas, B:1895, married to a James Gray and lived in Dyersburg. Elnora was a member of New Womack CME Church in Dyersburg. Drucilla died in 1958 or 1959. Also, grandparents had a son named Albert Sidney Douglas, b: 1891, d: 1948 in Madison County, TN. Principally seeking to verify dates and places of death and cemetaries buried in.

brodie

marychaney45 — 9 Oct 2007 12:22:15 GMT

Looking for any information on african american Brodies from Lauderdale County TN. My grandfather was David Brodie and had daughters Minnie,Pearl, son Thrash (who moved to Arkansas), and Then to Kansas. Very few family members and no one seems to know much. Any help appreciated

HOWLIN TENNESSE VIRGINIA ANDERSON CO TX

MARLEASES — 21 Aug 2007 7:44:02 GMT

LOOKING FOR INFO ON A JAMES HOWLIN 1833 OR 34 HIS FATHER IS FROM VIGINIA MOTHER VIGINIA. IF ANY 1 HAVE THIS LAST NAME PLEASE E-MAIL

DSINT02@AOL.COM
LISA

The Carson's of Ripley

wcarson55 — 14 Jul 2007 3:45:53 GMT

I am looking for any Carson's from Ripley Tenn. in Lauderdale Co. I am especially interested in the family of Samuel Carson or Teresa Carson (Byrn). I believe that my family changed our last name to Carson between 1870-74 because of this family.
Any info on the Carson's would be helpful.

Thank you,
William

Langford Family, - Jasper, Tenn

chocolateice — 25 Jul 2007 2:59:11 GMT

My great-grandfather was born in Jasper, Tenn which is listed on his Death Certificate. DOB: October 15, 1876. I did find my great-grandfather listed on the 1900 Census with his wife. He is listed from 1900-1930. But I can't find him in Tenn Census. If you can help, please do. I can be reached at plt@hot.rr.com Thanks you.

Madison County to Lauderdale County [Western Tennessee]

Heritage02 — 8 Jul 2007 5:19:57 GMT

Looking to connect with persons researching the Mayo/Mays/May family of Madison County. Believe some members of this family migrated to Lauderdale County, TN then on to Blytheville, AR (across the river from Lauderdale). There may be a connection to the May/Mays/Mayo families that moved to TN from Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

FREEMAN, HOLT, AND WILLIAMS IN MARSHALL, BEDFORD AND LINCOLN CO

slwhite62 — 5 Jun 2007 2:13:39 GMT

I AM LOOKING TO COMPLETE MY FAMILY TREE WITH THESE NAMES OF MY GRANDPARENTS

nole, cole

marychaney45 — 21 Jun 2007 9:32:11 GMT

Does the LDS family centers have items from all states, or do you have to go to that state/region?

noel, cole,

marychaney45 — 19 Jun 2007 9:24:44 GMT

What look up services have you used? I have been able to get some information on the phone,internet,and in person, I have not been to the courthouse yet. I have more information on the slaveowners and would like to get some probate,bill of sale,or any other documentation that would substantiate an approximate arrival. The owners were from VA and NC. I will be in Lauderdale in a couple of months,so any suggestions as to where to go or advice would be appreciated. I have located alot of family members, but there are afew gaps that I am trying to fill.

Halliburton Connection

wcarson55 — 27 Feb 2007 2:11:27 GMT

Hello,
I am trying to find the connection between my familyand the Halliburtons. My ancestor Richard Carson and Smith Carson is listed among the Ryland Leslie Halliburtons in 1880. The belief is Richard came from NC with the family in 1849. Smith Carson was born the following year 1850.

Noel, Cole,

marychaney45 — 18 Jun 2007 11:17:24 GMT

Originally from Haywood County,then to Crockett,then to Lauderdale and Some went to Maury City or Lake County. My Grandfather Esex Noel(1835), wife named Malinda?Noel(1840)
children: Caroline(1857),Sally(1859),John(1862),Eadie(1865),Malinda(1867),Bill(1869),Puss?(1870),Pink(1874),Louisa(1879),Sam(1881). Esex father may have been named Sam(1800),wife Roda(1806). Esex may have had a sister Eliza(1830) who had children Henry(1863),Randle(1865),Louiza,(1869). Randles kids I think went to Maury City or Lake County, all eventually moved out of state. (OH). Can't find death records on the grand parents(Esex/Malinda),just my immediate grandfather Pink, the siblings of Pink just kind of dispersed. My grandfather(Pink) married Neely Cole(1880) from Crockett, I can't seem to locate any of her info. The Noels were orginally owned by a prominent Noel, whose daughter was married to Henry Moody, It seems after his passing they were left to his daugher/son inlaw. None of my Noel relatives know much, the last child of Pink can't remember much. I have pieced this all together.

Hopgoods of Hardeman/Madison County

rtaylor615099 — 19 Jun 2007 2:57:39 GMT

Hello. I am looking for any information on the Hopgood Families of Hardeman, Madison, and Jackson Counties. Some of the first names needed are: Jacob (Jake, J.H.), Sara (Sarah), Andrew (Andy), Willie (female), Edd, Cisro, Lena, Thomas, Henry. Any information would be much appreciated.
Thanks!!

Noel, Cole,

marychaney45 — 16 Jun 2007 12:59:11 GMT

Looking for Noels who went from haywood to lauderdale and then to Lake or Maury Counties. Some stayed in Haywood or Lauderdale. Also looking for Coles who orginated in Haywood or Lauderdale County, My grandmother was Neely Cole.
My Grandfather was pink Noel, Who had siblings and cousins that left Haywood. I hear there are still Coles in Lauderdale, Dyer and Crockett Counties, any info would be appreciated

Need help in finding info on slave records

ChrisGolleher76 — 15 Jun 2007 10:43:02 GMT

My gg grandfather Meredith CAVIN born abt 1848 in either Franklin or Lincoln Co, TN was believed to be the son of a slave and a white man named CAVIN. How would I go about trying to find his mother or father? Meredith was "orphaned" in 1855 and went to live with the Conner H Bean famiy in Franklin Co. Family stories have him living with the slaves but on the 1860 census he shows as son of Conner and listed as white. Any help would be appreciated Thanks

Chris Cavin Golleher

Leiper's Fork

ibolar — 29 May 2007 5:51:31 GMT

I saw somewhere that there is/was a slave cemetery at Leiper's Fork in Williamson County. Does anyone have information about this site?

Looking to complete my family tree

bermie_ — 16 Jul 2003 3:44:58 GMT

Hello all... I am in the process of trying to trace my lineage.. and I need your help. My last name is Bridgeforth. My father is named Daniel "Boone" Bridgeforth. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee in he is in his late 50's. He is one of eight children. His mother's name was Mary and his father is Stuart Bridgeforth. My grandfathers mother and father were Clemente and Henry Bridgeforth. Their children were Opheia (Scott), Johnetta (Morris), Henry Bridgeforth, William Bridgeforth, and Bill Bridgeforth. My grandfather was born in White Haven, Tennessee but grew up in Mississippi. I will be appreciative of any help anyone can give me... thanks so much...

Weaver & Kyle Ancestry

BrenisT — 9 Apr 2007 10:25:09 GMT

I am looking for information regarding the two last names above. According to the 1900 Census,Leverda Weaver was born in S.C. and born abt. 1840. Lived in Hamblen CO, Tenn. with wife Hannah (born in Kentucky, abt. 1850). Together, they had a son, Will Weaver and a daughter, Mariah Weaver. Will Weaver married Lena Kyle (B: 1878) from Smithville, Tenn. and they had two daughters; Loula (B: 1899) and Beatrice (1898).

Jake Jacob)Kyle from Hawkins CO, Tenn (B:1852), married Florence Etter or Eta (B: 1853). Daughter, Lena who married Will Weaver.
If anyone has any information, they would like to share, on either of these families, I would be most appreciative.

Branner, Stuart - Cocke, Hamblen and Jefferson Counties

ajones5029 — 10 Apr 2007 3:01:31 GMT

I am researching the BRANNER family who resided in Cocke, Hamblen and Jefferson Counties.

Lincoln (Abraham) BRANNER and Maggie Ida STUART were married on 6 October 1884 in Hamblen County, Tennessee.1 Maggie Ida STUART was born in April 1870 in Tennessee. Lincoln BRANNER and Maggie Ida STUART had the following children:

+2 i. Harrison H. BRANNER, born in 1889, Tennessee.
+3 ii. Alice N. BRANNER, born in 1890, Tennessee.
+4 iii. Evaline BRANNER, born in July 1891, Jefferson County, Tennessee; married Lloyd ALLEN, in 1913; died about 1932, Tennessee.
+5 iv. William (Willie) BRANNER, born in 1892, Tennessee.
6 v. Liner BRANNER was born in 1893 in Tennessee.
7 vi. Bertie A. BRANNER was born in 1896 in Tennessee.
+8 vii. Ella BRANNER, born in 1896, Tennessee.
9 viii. Leonard BRANNER was born in 1900 in Tennessee.
10 ix. Arthur BRANNER was born in 1903 in Tennessee.
+11 x. Roy A. BRANNER, born on 6 April 1904, Tennessee; married Mary EVANS, in 1925, Tennessee; died on 20 February 2003, Jefferson City, Tennessee.

ALLENS - Cocke, Hamblen and Jefferson Counties

ajones5029 — 10 Apr 2007 2:51:51 GMT

I am researching the ALLEN family who resided in Cocke, Hamblen and Jefferson County, Tennessee.

David ALLEN (b. 1817). David was married to (1) Mary (b. 1845) and they had the following children: Franklin H. (b. Jul 1867); Edward (b. 1869). David was married to (2) Polly (b. 1843) and they had the following children: Luella (b. 1873); Elizabeth (b.1875); Beecher (b. 1878). David married (3) Sarah J. (b. 1856) and they had the following children: Margaret (b. Aug 1888); Ben (b. Oct 1891); Evil (b. 1896); Blanche (b. 1896).

Franklin ALLEN (b. Jul 1867) was married to (1) Julia DUNWOODY (b. Mar 1869, d. 15 Mar 1912) and they had the following children: Lloyd (b. 11 Nov 1890, d. 22 Feb. 1985), Edward (b. Feb 1892), Suella (b. May 1894, d. 1 Nov 1911), Reba (b. May 1896), Josephas (b. Oct 1898), Mary (b. 1902), Annie (b. 1905), Johnnie (b. 1908), Clarence (b. 1910). Franklin married (2) Ida Neal (b. 1901) and they had the following children: Charles T. (b. 1928), James Franklin, Eugene Ray; Agnes (b. 26 Jan 1933 – d. Apr 1981) and Clara Fay (Penny) (b. 10 Dec 1935 – d. 24 Aug 2002).

Lloyd ALLEN (b. 11 Nov 1890) married Evaline Branner (b. Jul 1891) and they had the following children: Donald (b. 1914), Mary (b. 1916), Hallace/Hollis (b. 1918), Cecil (b. 1922), Florence (b. 1925), Paul and Tommy.

Hallace/Hollis ALLEN worked for 30 plus years in the coal mines of Southwest Virginia.

Trying to find relatives from Haywood/Lauderdale Counties

coolinv — 5 Apr 2007 5:47:56 GMT

I am trying to locate family on my Dad's side who are from Haywood & Lauderdale Counties. Would like to connect with decendants of Dolphin (possibly spelled Dolphine) West, who had the following children: Eula West b. 1892; Willie West b.1894; Albert (nicknamed "Red") West b. 1896; Mozie West b. 1899; Floyd West b. 1900; Flossie West b. 1902; Theora West b.1905; and Martie West b. 1909.

There are other West's from Haywood County who are relatives as well. Other inquires who are my family are: Anderson, Lanier,Outlaw, Gilbert, Nelson.

I can be emailed at
Coolinv@hotmail.com

Appreciate any information.

Harriet West-Moore

Perry's in Tennessee

GRPerrys — 24 Mar 2007 9:05:08 GMT

Looking for information on Perry's from/in Tennessee. In particular, Ramsom (or Ramsoum) Perry who was born around 1833, he could have been a slave. He married a woman named Harriet who was born in Tenn. The first record of him that I find is the 1880 census when he is in Tenn. as head of house. If you would like to email me directly my address is nnj@ix.netcom.com. Please put Perry Family in the subject line.

Weaver's--Tipton County, Tn

marilynanderson00 — 7 Mar 2007 2:32:44 GMT

Trying to contact and make a connction..with any desendant's of any Weaver's born in tipton county, Tn..late 1800's..Brother or Sister's of Glennie Weaver born 1858...

Looking for Dorsey/Turner/Johnson

kimory1 — 27 Feb 2007 11:43:16 GMT

I thought I would drop by and ask if anyone has any information regarding these names.
My mother's grandmother's name is Katie Lou Dorsey. She never got much family information from her. She might have been married to someone with the last name of Turner. Also she was born in February 27,1898.
She had a daughter Anna/Alley Lou Turner and moved with her to Indiana from Memphis,Tennessee.
They went by the last name Johnson after that. If anyone has any information please reply to this message and/or e-mail me at kimory@msn.com. Thank you.

Halliburton

marychaney45 — 1 Feb 2007 10:59:36 GMT

Thank you for your response, most Halliburton's came from NC, SC or VA. They basically were all related the one from Haywood and Lauderdale. Basically, I am trying to find records that indicate more information in their acquistion of their slaves. I am not sure if there family records somewhere or any court records. Thanks for your response, I will check into Albert.

Minter

tuairmen — 31 Jan 2007 4:32:25 GMT

Looking for any Minter in Tennesee

TN family research--brick wall

Patrice — 15 Jul 2001 11:59:27 GMT

My research has taken me to a brick wall in Sumner Co. Is there anyone living in Sumner Co that would be willing to help out with lookups? Names I am researching are:
Albert Watkins b 1810 d 1880/oldage
Albert Watkins b 1850
Net/Nettie Watkins b 1852 possibly Nettie Catron
Jennie Watkins b 1872 d 1940
Nathan Harris b 1870 d 1940
Sallie Watkins b 1780 d 1880/oldage
Jack Woodard b 1850
Ben Shaw b 1877
Sherman Watkins b 1870 d 1940
Willard Shaw b 1880
Willie Shaw b 1880
Tom Shaw b 1868
Albert Cummings b 1810
John Cummings b 1872
Alf Hall b 1860
Alex Harris b 1879
All African American born in TN and resided in Sumner Co in 1880 according to the census. All dates are approximate. Looking for possible obituaries on Sallie and Albert Watkins both who died of oldage. Any information found on anyone listed or their descendants would be greatly appreciated. Catron
Harris
Shaw
Watkins
Woodard
Hall
Cummings
Weber
Thanks in advance

Lauderdale/Haywood county

marychaney45 — 10 Jan 2007 11:09:44 GMT

I am doing some research in that area as well, I am trying to find out more information on the Coles In Haywood county, My grandmother was a Cole.

Perry Hale

dennishale5 — 25 Dec 2006 3:54:55 GMT

I am looking for A slave name Sarah Hale born around 1800 in Tenn. She had a son name Perry Hale born around 1830, was sold into slavery to someone in Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas.

Anyone with information would be appreaticated.

Dennis Hale

Roots Television

Iris — 12 Oct 2006 6:18:22 GMT

Saw this on another message board. For genealogists.
http://www.rootstelevision.com/index.html

Searching for sisters/nieces/nephews of Addie McGee

alatouche157 — 24 May 2006 5:23:37 GMT

My mother-in-law was the daughter of Addie McGee Winn/Wynn of Montclair NJ. Addie was originally from Winchester, TN. Lost track of her sisters after her death in 1947 in NJ. Hope you can help.

Tennessee African American Griots- TN Black Genealogy website

Amy — 14 Aug 2006 3:46:34 GMT

Wilson and Eliza Cowan/Cowen, TN>OH/1843

karinberr1 — 1 Aug 2006 9:44:38 GMT

I am researching my paternal great-grandmother's family. Here's what I know so far:

Wilson and Eliza Cowan/Cowen moved to Union Township, Brown County, OH, about 1843. Their children were: Franklin, Julia, Amanda, Elizabeth, Eliza, Sarah Belle and James. By 1860, Eliza has died (I assume) and Wilson has married Mihaly Highwarden. I believe they had a daughter Mary and two other children who died after 1860. A Brown Co., OH death record says Wilson's father was born in TN and his mother was born in GA. Eliza's parents were born in TN.

By the 1870 Census, four of Wilson and Eliza's children are missing from the household and Brown Co.: Julia, Franklin, Amanda and Mary. Mary would've been 10 years old. I don't have married names for the women so I don't know if they stayed in Brown Co. Mary may have been working and living in another household in Brown Co. I can't find Franklin at all.

I want to answer several questions: Where did Wilson and Eliza come from in Tenn.? Who were their families? They were evidently freedmen, so were they born free or otherwise? Then I want to know what happened to their four children. And I'd like to know if an Annie Tally, who had a Freedmen's Bank account in Memphis from 1871-1873 was their daughter. She named her parents as Wilson and Eliza Cowen (dead). This is correct info. I have not found her living with them in OH at all (1850, 1860, 1870 Censuses) so if she's their daughter I need to confirm it elsewhere.

I found some Cowan records posted on the Franklin Co. African American Griots Web site, but Wilson and Eliza weren't mentioned in the wills. How can I research African American Cowens in Tenn.?
Thanks for all help.

Bryant / Briant family information

willieprince — 18 Jul 2006 11:26:07 GMT

I am looking for any info on my paternal great-great grandparents Samuel and Catherine Bryant/Briant. I have located the family in the 1870 and 1880 Sumner Co. census. I have been unable to locate in any info before that time period.Samuel and Catherine were born in or around Simpson Co. Ky. as well as some of their older children per the census. Samuel's race listed as Black and Catherine's and their children's race listed as Mullatto.Both were born about 1822-1827(?). Catherine died in simpson co. in 1900.Any and all help needed. Thanks, Pat Prince

Biddix Family

tcb30 — 16 Jul 2006 12:38:57 GMT

Looking for information on African-Americans with the last name Biddix or their descendents. My family is in Arkansas, headed by Henry Biddix, approx. 1880. Can find no evidence of where he was from or any of his family connections.

Researching Haywood/Lauderdale Co., TN

griot16 — 18 Feb 2006 10:55:13 GMT

This posting is for Doris Roberson

I'm researching family history on both my mom/dad's family: Roberson, Robertson, Robinson, Johnson, Roberts, Garrison - all from my dad's family; and the following is from my mom's family: Jarrett, Cole, Boyd, Young. These families are from the Haywood/Lauderdale Co., TN area. I can be reached at:
Roberson203@aol.com

Lewis family

Sarah Kirkendoll — 10 Apr 2006 9:40:08 GMT

Looking for information on Henry Anderson Lewis who was in the census for McMinns county in1900. Parents were Martin Lewis and Anne White Lewis. He was one of 13 children. James, Sam, Hattie, Matilda, Ida, Mary, Tony,Ira,Helen and other I donot know. Please help.

Shade

Ruth Shade — 7 Apr 2006 11:36:56 GMT

Researching James and Emma Ramsour Shade. Both individuals list that parents were born North Carolina. Children of James and Emma were Cora, John H., James A., and George.

Family of James and Ida McDonald

mch7576 — 11 Mar 2006 6:06:16 GMT

Looking for help with information on the families of James and Ida Nolen McDonald. James McDonald was born in August 1840 in Tennessee. He would have been married to a Mary T. (?) who died before 1910. James and Mary are listed in the 1900 Clear Creek, Sevier County, Arkansas census. His then married Ida Nolen. Ida is listed in the 1910 Garland Twp, Miller County, Arkansas census unmarried living with her parents and some brothers and sisters. She is listed again in the 1910 Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas listed as a widow, living with her three children, Idelia (b. 1913), Essis D. (b. 1914) and Roy B. 1917). Would like any information on these children. Who they married, dates and location, if they had children, ect.

Any information on these families would be very helpful and appreciated.

Thank you,
m. Hamrick
www.littleshopofmemories.com

Researching Williamson, Toole and Napier, Simpson

Thomasina_Campbell — 6 Mar 2006 6:30:38 GMT

Looking for information to a Maggie Williamson DOB 1906 married Carl Williamson. Maggie's maiden name was Napier, her mother's name was Ora Simpson.

Any information would be helpful, thanks

Reasearching TN Counties:Eastern, Sullivan, & Kingsport

justaguest136 — 18 Feb 2006 11:04:52 GMT

During research and an looking for infomration on:

Jessie & Maggie Robertson born abt 1820, Sullivan County TN possibly had a bording house - had a 11 year old boy as a border named Albert Wisdom.

Frank and Mary Dickerson (married) from Kingsport TN born around 1860 +/- 10 years. Had several children two being a daughter Myrtle Lillian and a son Walter.

Also any info on a Molle (maiden name unknown) married to Frank Martin. Molle also had a son while unmarried. Approx. born in 1860's.. Died in 1947, in Bristol TN (Sullivan Co. TN)

Please, if anyone has any information, no matter how small, please post it or email me.

Looking for Morris Fearon/Fearn of TN

LSBYERS1 — 18 Feb 2006 10:48:48 GMT

Looking for my GGGrandfather Morris Fearon or Fearn
born in Tennessee about 1822 unable to locate on the 1870 census his wife's name was sarah. I was able to find the family in 1880 in Alabama.

Ed Johnson of Chattanooga, Tennessee ~ Lynched in 1906

BasketLady420 — 31 Jan 2006 3:17:39 GMT

On January 23, 1906 a rape was committed on a white woman in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A few days later the local police arrested a black man, one Ed Johnson for the crime. He was kept in custody for the next few weeks away from Chattanooga for the fear of being lynched. From the time he was arrested to the day Johnson went on trial, there were two organized attempts made to lynch him. Both attempts failed because the prisoner could not be located. (more on website)

I am not related to this family, I'm just passing on this information that I found while doing research on Lynchings. The link for the site is listed below.
Joyce

http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/mass/lynching/...

Lynchings

BasketLady420 — 30 Jan 2006 1:09:05 GMT

I recently found a couple "Lynchings" websites that may be of interest.
The links for the sites are listed below.
Joyce

http://users.bestweb.net/~rg/Lynchings.htm

http://users.bestweb.net/~rg/More%20Lynchings.htm

Rice, Fleming, Simmons African American and Native American

lenamwp — 25 Jan 2006 12:57:15 GMT

TRYING TO FIND MOMS BIRTHCERTIFICATE

AKILAH13 — 20 Jul 2001 11:57:03 GMT

I AM THE ONLY CHILD OF MY MOTHER WHO WAS BORN IN MEMPHIS TN BETWEEN 1917 AND 1921. I HAVE WRITTEN MEMPHIS SEVERAL TIMES FOR HER BIRTHCERTIFICATE BUT THEY CAN`T FIND ONE. SHE DIED IN 1950 WHEN I WAS 4 YRS OLD. I HAVE NO PHOTOS OF HER SO I HAVE NO MEMORY. I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO AT LEAST FIND OUT HER BIRTHDAY. HER NAME WAS BERTHA WILLIAMS. SHE LIVED IN MEMPHIS AND SHE WENT TO LAMOYE SCHOOL. HER SISTERS NAME WAS ERMA WILLIAMS. IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME IT WOULD BE SO APPRECIATED. I DON`T KNOW WHERE ELSE TO TURN. I HAVE NO MORE LIVING RELATIVES.

William J. Steele - Nashville to Zanesville, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 28 May 2006 10:49:52 GMT

William J. Steele died July 24, 1971 at Zanesville, Ohio.
He was born In Nashville, Tenn Feb 23, 1900. He has lived in Zanesville 45 years. He is survived by his widow Florence E. (Parker) Steele whom he married January 9, 1952.

Buried: Woodlawn cemetery, Zanesville, Ohio

Researching Mack E Murray

jeri166 — 18 Feb 2006 10:58:40 GMT

I am looking for info on the mother and father of Mack E. Murray lived in ripley tennessee. Mack was born around 1906 and had a brother who's name begins with the letter C. Mack left tennesse when he was about 12 years old and never spoke of his family other than his brothers name. It is believed that he left for Illinois, because their was family problems at home. I would be glad for any information that anyone may have on this, He was an African American. He is also my grandfather.

Researching Dial Patrick, born in TN

macy55gray1 — 18 Feb 2006 10:55:40 GMT

I'm doing research on family's history and I need some assistance.Dial Patrick was married to George Patrick of SouthCarolina they move to Texas(year unknown) Rusk County.According to the 1870 census they had three children Audy,Eva,and Margaret.Alonzo Patrick was born between 1869-1871 he wasn't included in the census so far I haven't found him in the 1870 or 1880 census.According to the 1930 census his father is from South Carolina and his mother is from Tennessee.If someone have any information about her or family will you please contact.

Researching John Henry Bumpas/Bumpass

btterfly619 — 18 Feb 2006 10:58:02 GMT

i am looking for decendents of john henery bumpas-bumpass and the family trees if you have and information i will be willing to trade.

thank you '
venessia
email me personal
btterfly619@aol.com

HARPER/HIGHSMITH of Knoxvill, TN

DanielleHarper51 — 19 May 2005 1:58:00 GMT

I am searching for HARPER or HIGHSMITH. G-grandfather -Luther HARPER (25 March 1900) and sister Judy HARPER (1903) were raised by Joe HIGHSMITH,(DOB varies somewhere between 14 July 1875 & Jan 1879) relationship listed in census records as uncle. Wife - Lucy (March 1884) daughter - Lulu (July 1899) & Sallie ( date of birth unknown).

Luther's father was Lomack (Lomax) HARPER. All that is known about him is that he married twice. 1st wife is mother to Luther and Judy and no info is known about her. 2nd wife was Laura and she had 2 sons prior to the marriage - Hugh & John. Not sure of surnames.

Please help. Willing to share any info.

Survey of Craigs Chapel Cemetery Loudon Co.

Alice Foster Blevins — 18 Feb 2006 11:01:00 GMT

Looking for Great Grandfather in Maury County, TN

Emily Brown — 4 Mar 2005 8:29:42 GMT

I'm looking for the name of my great-grandfather (I assume it's Wilkes or Wilks) that, as far as I know, is from TN.

My Father - Frank Filmore Wilks

My Grandfather - Filmore Frank Wilks b-1896, Culleoka, TN; d-1963 St. Louis, TN (last wife Beluah) lived there less than 4 years and moved to IL (found name in 1900 census stating that Filmore was a Stepson of George Tidwell and Bell Tidwell)

I've heard stories that he may have been adopted but not sure. Most of my older relatives have died and I'm trying to get out of the brick wall I'm hitting.

His mother's name is Bell Tidwell but maiden name is Bell Carter. Found out info from the 1880 Census and from a Funeral Program.

If anyone is doing research in Maury County, Please email me. Thanks,

Giles County Slave Owners

kjtrcedj — 15 Aug 2005 6:40:00 GMT

I have been researching John Collins from Giles County and recently found a Deed (Bill of Sale) for a young slave, age about 12.

Although this family freed their slaves before moving to Missouri, it is something that enrages me.

Is there a site where people can search for their slave ancestors or where one can post information?

Below is a copy of the Bill of Sale:

Deed Book R - 1843 - Page 116
Mitchell & Osburn
To Bill Sale
Registered the 24th day of May 1844

We have this day sold and do hereby convey to John Collins his heirs and assigns forever for two hundred eighty three dollars to me paid, a Girl Slave named Manerva aged about twelve years----warrant the title to said Slave to the said John Collins his heirs and assigns against the lawful claim of all persons and aslo warrant her to be sound healthy sensible and a slave for life. This 13 day of Febry 1843.
Witness: William Harris
Ephraim P. Trick
Andrew Mitchell seal
James Osburn seal

State of Tennessee
Giles County

Personally appeared before me Edward D. Jones Clerk of the County Court of Giles County William Harris and Ephraim Patrick Subscribing witness to the within named Bill of Sale who being first sworn depose and day thar they are acquainted with Andrew Mitchell and James Osburn the Bargainors, and that they acknowledge the same in their presence to be their act and Deed upon the day it bears date----witness my hand at office this 24th day of May AD 1844.
(No. 15 for May Recd. 11 o'clock May 24th 1844
E.D. Jones, Clerk

Rickman-NC,VA,TN,OH,IN,Canada, MI

Jacky Ryckman — 30 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching the Rickman genealogy. I am looking for the parents and siblings of German Alfred Rickman. I have nothing that refers to a father. His mother may have been Margaret Rickman from Virginia who died in Indiana with German ALfred Rickman. His possible siblings were William C. Rickman, Thomas Rickman, and Levi Rickman. They were born in or around Nashville, Tennessee. German was born around 1822. He married three times 1) Louiza (Lavisa) Bugart (Bogart), 2) Elizabeth Scott, and 3) Nancy Emmaline Scott. He died in Dresden, Ontario, Canada on 17 March 1901 at the age of 79. Some Rickman cousins of German Alfred Rickman moved from Tennessee to Ohio and Indiana. I am wondering if maybe his father and his siblings did too.

Researching TN Counties: Dickson, Cheatham, Montgomery & Stewart

Karen Curry — 18 Feb 2006 11:03:44 GMT

I would like to talk to anyone researching in the counties of Dickson, Cheatham,Montgomery, Stewart.

US African American Griots

griot16 — 19 Dec 2004 4:15:57 GMT

The US African American Griots site is a new website designed to be a repository of African American genealogical & historical information. There is a site especially for the state of Tennessee as well as a surname listing, family genealogy page and a vital records project. This site is constantly growing. The two requirements of the site are that all data be of African American descent and not be controversial.

Please take a moment to visit the site.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~afamer/index.html

Dinwiddie of Tennessee

kkenm92 — 6 Feb 2005 11:31:27 GMT

searching for information thornell dinwiddie who was born in tenn. mothers name daisy dinwiddie.fathers name robert dinwiddie.daisys mothers name may edwards.please help!

Seeking information on E.K. Harris Of Bedford Co., TN

Allen Ransom — 6 Feb 2005 11:32:20 GMT

I am looking for anyone who knows about the allege rape comitted by E.K. Harris in Bedford county TN in 1930. He was executed 22 May 1936

Anderson Hicks Shelby County TN - Seeking Siblings / Parents

DeeEvans13 — 19 Dec 2004 12:05:21 GMT

Seeking parents and/ or siblings for Anderson Hicks, freed slave born circa 1845, Virginia, Tennessee or Africa. Oral history indicates Africa, census points at VA or TN as starting points, possibly point of entry into this country.

Also seeking information on Anderson's wives Amanda (Lewis) and Lavenia (Unknown).

There is Native American blood but not sure on which side of family.

Tennessee, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Texas, Georgia, Mississippi,

NELSON, OLDHAM, SANGSTER, DUPREE, WINBUSH

Ann Bergelt — 17 Sep 2004 11:19:17 GMT

Interested in any input on these families as slaveowners and slaves with same surnames. Research mainly in Haywood and Lauderdale Counties, TN; but I have quite a bit of data to share and would like to learn more about family connections in all branches.

Looking for TN Slave owners of Sophia Jones & Alex Slay

WACOEX — 6 Feb 2005 11:33:19 GMT

I'm looking for any help with slaves or slave owners of (Sophia Jones - son Alex Slay) in TN, MS, LA, or Texas 1800s 1865.

Graham Butler Marriage to Alice Beard Douglas County, Omaha Neb. 1901

Vikki Czaplewski Henry — 5 Sep 2004 10:53:24 GMT

Doing other research, had part of the license for #10464, State of Nebraska, Douglas County

Graham Butler, colored, residing at Omaha, Neb aged 32 years, born at Tennessee his father's name Curan Butler his mother's maiden name Nancy Parker to
Alice Beard, colored, residing at Chilicothe, Ohio aged 27 years, born at Chillicothe [sic] Ohio, her father's name John Beard and mother's maiden name Ellen Beutly.
Dated 8 July 1901
by Duncan Vinsonhaler, County Judge
Witnesses: Jennie Bell and H.B. ? Merrill/Morrill, both of Omaha Nebraska.

Not related to the parties, just FYI

Deaths Certificates of blacks in Blount County TN 1918

amblevins123 — 19 Sep 2004 1:35:03 GMT

Fleming

Lila J. Crawford — 20 Jul 2004 6:28:04 GMT

Looking for African American Descendants of Agnes Fleming(1825). This Fleming line has ties to African American McLemores. Agnes was held as a slave by Sam Fleming (Fleming Plantation) in or near Collierville TN
Area of Collierville TN. Agnes Fleming from South Carolina. Son name Andrew J. McLemore(1857). Possible Fleming relatives named Jessie, Lovie. Agnes' Husband named Tom or Henry McLemore.
If any of this sounds familiar please contact me.

LOOKING FOR LOST FAMILY

LATHECIA — 19 Jun 2004 4:30:40 GMT

LOOKINGFOR ANY FAMILY MEMBERS OF JAMES WILBURNAND ANTHONY WILBURN, THE DAUGHTER OF CALLIE MAE JAMES WHO HAD TEN CHILDREN ALL TOGEHTER ANY INFO WILL BE APPRECIATED, ALSOMISSING A BROTHER NAMES LESSIE JAMES ,JR.THANK YOU

ANDERSON,RUTH (MALE)

wininfred anderson cawthonon — 25 Apr 2004 10:36:16 GMT

looking for a man name (Ruth) or relatives. the anderson's are from the northeast part of mississippi.There was 7 or 8 siblings, males name: Clarence,George,Robert Lee,John L. and Ruth.Females names are Susie,Hattie,Mary. George had a son name Sonny.George drowned about 1935 in tate county mississippi.Ruth also had a daughter name Christine.Praying too have a connection..

ISO natural parents

Harriett laVerene Perkins — 17 Feb 2004 7:54:19 GMT

I am a 37 year old black woman seeking to find my birth parents and siblings. orn January 19, 1967 in Hamilton county and adopted to people in warren county. My mother is Bi-racial, she was raised by her auntie who owned a grocery store on the corner of the black side of town, my father was a bluse singer and traveled alot. At the time of my birth all siblings were gone off to college but one brother. We are all very musical inclined. Would love any information on this matter.
Sincerly
H. LaVerne Battles Perkins

Mazzelle Green,Greene and Frank Clark

robink10 — 5 Apr 2004 10:59:14 GMT

Looking for family members of Mazzelle Green,Greene and Frank Clark of Union City TN. 1880-1920. They had a child, Marie Evelyn Clark, who was sent to the childrens home in that city, soon after birth. We do not know if they were married, or what happened to them. Any information would be very much appreciated.

looking for Dancer Family members (from Selmer, TN)

Shawn Whitsell — 6 Feb 2004 5:02:35 GMT

My grandmother was Willie Dee Dancer (she later changed her name to Johnson after her father, then became a Whitsell when she got married). She was born in 1929 and raised in Selmer, TN. Her mother was Vora (or Vola) Dancer and her father was Frank Johnson (of Paducah, KY). She was partially raised by her cousin "Mama" Irie (or Arie) Dancer. She had two aunts (her mother's sisters) by the name of Eunice and Iola Dancer. Her mother Vora (or Vola) was a maid and moved to Texas with a white family that she was working for. To my knowledge, she was never heard from again. I'm looking for any relatives that may be out there. If you have any information, please email me at lionist99@hotmail.com

God bless and best wishes on all of your searches!

-Shawn Whitsell

TODD/WILLIAMSON/FITZPATRICK of Fayetteville TN /MS Area

pleees — 23 Jan 2004 4:55:05 GMT

I am a TODD descendant. My g-grandparents were William and Rosa/Rose (WIlliamson) TODD and they had abt 12 children who married and move on to other states and other areas of TN. Contact was lost with a lot these family members when my grandmother Birdie Lue Todd-Harris died in 1945. There are many family connected to this TODD line (Brothers, Dobbins, Ringo, Bagley and other).
I have pictures of family members whom I know the names and pictures of family members whom I do not know the name. My mother will be 80 yrs old this year and she very good memory but she do not know the names of the unknown pictures. Rosa Todd was a Williamson born in MS Thank you.

Slaves/african amer./mulattos/1835-1860/davidson/williamson/white

Ann Glover — 12 Feb 2004 3:19:35 GMT

Woods/Parks/ any information,unable to go back past 1870 , Davidson Co.Nashville some free blacks.Grandfather middle name Payton,Paton.Peyton. Parks, Franklin Tn.White or Williamson.,

African-American Families

amiddleb1 — 31 Dec 2003 12:26:44 GMT

Seeking: WOOD, ROPER, WALKER, HAMILTON,WILLIAMS & SMITH-TIPTON-REED
FAMILIES; FROM DYERSBURG/NEWBERN TEENESSEE.
Some families were from Alabama, Mo, and Arkansas. Many went to Chicago, ILL, Ind, D.C. and Maryland. This is for an up-coming memorial For:
Memorial (Rocksprings Cemetary-Newbern-Roellen Cemetary.
Help search> Your assistance is appreciated.