I hate to bother you busy ladies, but I'm in desperate need of an address. Thought I might find it on the KY Library and Archive site, but it appears this is a County issue. I need copies of a few Guardian Bonds, listed on the Todd site, and also a copy of my great-great grandmother's marriage certificate. Have that info as well. Since there hasn't been a ton of activity on the Todd site of late to answer questions, I thought it best to go straight to the top. Just hate to be a pain, but I really do need this material. The Todd County Court House said they don't have the bonds, but they didn't tell me who does. I'll be more than happy to pay whatever is necessary. You two have your hands full, I'm quite sure. Can't imagine taking on so many tasks. And all voluntary. Amazing. All I need is a point in the right direction. Seems right now I'm wandering around in a paper bag. Getting kind of stuffy in here, let me tell ya. Thanks in advance for your time and effort. Your help is always deeply appreciated. Jenny Nickels

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gBB.2ACE/1080.2 Message Board Post: If your Heltsley are connected to the Sears in Todd and Logan County I might be able to help some. Sue Crawford

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SEARS, WELLS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gBB.2ACE/416.616.699.1 Message Board Post: I have been told that this Sarah Sears is my g grandmother. The second wife of John David Sears and the mother of Mary Susan (Susie) Sears. Mary Susan Sears was wife to Alonzo Lee Wells. Now I need to find where French Cemetery is located. Thanks!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SEARS, WELLS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gBB.2ACE/656.655.658.700.1.1.3.1.1 Message Board Post: I have wondered if Benjamin was connected to my Wells line, but this is the first time that I took a look a the data. I don't remember off the top of my head if I have any census records listing Artford's children. I have to look. It was a thought, I'll clear of my table and pull out the Sears and Wells docs tonight maybe I can find something. This is genealogy, mystery, assumption, wild guesses, backup by facts and documentation. Don't you just love it!!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wells-Sears Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gBB.2ACE/656.655.658.700.1.1.3.1 Message Board Post: Sue, have you found any earlier census records with Artford Wells and his children? That would strengthen the assumption that Benjamin could be a son to Artford. Also did Artford or Benjamin leave any wills? If the marriage date is correct for Martha Sears and Benjamin, 1879. Martha is not the mother of the children born before the years of 1879! Another mystery! Mary

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SEARS, WELLS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gBB.2ACE/656.655.658.700.1.1.3 Message Board Post: There is a possibility that Benjamin (Ben) A. Wells born 1839 in KY and was married to Martha (Wells). Who was born 1847 in KY and had the following children: George H. born 1871 in KY, Robert B. born 1873 in KY, Willis L. born 1874 in KY, and Auther M. born 1878 in KY. This Benjamin Wells was a Wagon maker according to the 1880 census. And the Benjamin (Ben) Wells who was married to Martha ( Mattie) T. Sears on Aprin 23, 1879 in Todd County, KY. She was born 1845 daughter of John Sears and Martha Flowers. Having the following children: George H. born 1870 in KY, Robert B. born 1873, Willie L. born 1874 in KY, Auther M. born in 1878 in KY. Could be one and the same person and could be a son of Artford Armistead Wells, There is a gap in the birth of his children Patrick W. Wells (my g grandfather) born April, 19, 1836 Logan County, KY and Francis (Frank) H. Wells born 1842 Logan County, KY. I put it out there, without documentation, could they be the same person? Sue Crawford

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Well- Sears Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gBB.2ACE/656.655.658.700.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Tim, I was hoping Sue Wells had some answers on the Benjamin Wells family. I too have a lot of blanks on this family. I think what little I had came from your site!! Mary

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gBB.2ACE/656.655.658.700.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi Mary: It's good seeing your post. I also have Arthur M. Wells in my family tree But very little information on him. I have him born about 1878 to Benjamin and Martha ( Sears) Wells. Do you have a date of death or information on his spouse and children? Just trying to fill in some blanks. Tim Mitchell

Hi listers. Sorry to make two postings, but I didn't want to get anyone confused, including myself. I need the address/location where I can send a request for copies of guardian bonds. The ones I need are listed on the Todd Web site, but no address given. Alreadly mailed money and a request to the Court House, but they sent it back saying they don't have those records housed there. I desperately need these papers. Partly for verification of info and part for my DAR application. Boy, is that a lot of work. Sure do appreciate ya'll's time. Thanks in advance. Jenny in Texas

I finally busted my brick wall. Came crashing down after searching for so long. NOW, of course, there are holes to fill in. I need as much info as I can obtain on SAMUEL SHERROD, PIETY HORN and their children, etc. One of their daughters, SARAH E. SHERROD, married CLINTON LAFAYETTE QUARLES, later changed to QUALLS. Clinton died in the Civil War and apparently Sarah also died during that same time period. They were in Robertson County, TN before their deaths. Their children were scattered amongst relatives, one of which was SAMUEL SHERROD and his wife, PIETY, living in Todd County. I have access to census info so I can acquire some of the other kids names. At this point I'm looking for HORN and SHERROD info. Happy to say that I now have my Qualls line mapped out! Such a thrill! Hope to hear from someone so I can share this new found link. Thanks for your time. Jenny in Texas (Hey Lillian! Can you believe it!!! Fell from the heavens all the way back to pre revolution!)

Need help in finding Needham Jones. Was born in 1st district Montgomery County, Tennessee probably in the 1840's or 1850's. He was the son of William M. Jones (Testate 1867) and Margaret Bunting Jones. Brothers were David Russell Jones, James D, Thomas B. Edward B., William Bunting, Lentulus A., Joseph and John. Sisters were Eliza Jane Maner, Martha Halsell, Rossanah Knight, Piety Coleman, Susan Bryan. Seems Needham Jones lived at different times in Montgomery County, Tn. Robertson County Tn., and Todd County, Ky. His wife's name was something like Armintha?. Believe they were both still living in 1900. Bill Jones

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wells-Sears Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gBB.2ACE/656.655.658.700.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Sue, I have a Arthor M Wells in my files a son of Benjamin Wells and Martha Sears. Is this your Arthur Wells??

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wells Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gBB.2ACE/656.655.658.700.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I don't have my research in front of me here at work but I've been able to go back from my mother's memory and with burial records to my grandmother's (Wells) parents - Alison & Brack Wells. Grandfather was Calvin and all of these also show on a census. Calvin had 4 daughters, one of which was my mother. While I've not gone further back, I believe it is possible to keep going. There were plenty of Wells and Longs in this area! And, yes, Kirksmanville is in Todd County. Used to have a movie theatre, post office and more. Now it's got about 90 people and a couple of grocery stores. Mike

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WELLS, SEARS and related surnames. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gBB.2ACE/656.655.658.700.1.1 Message Board Post: Where is Kirksmanville? In Todd County? My maiden name is Wells, my Grandfather had several brothers and they all bounced from Logan County to Todd County. His name was Patrick W. Wells, his father was Artford Armstead Wells.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Bible Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gBB.2ACE/1134.1 Message Board Post: Sue, Wesley D. Shelton is in my line. He is son of my grandfather William P. Shelton and Susannah L. Hurt. Wesley and Margaret Ann Latham were married January 18, 1843 and I have 7 children listed. If you would like more contact me at jan241@apex.net.

Research ing the John Christian family. John (parents Charles and Carrie) born ca Oct 1882 married Mary Petrie Morton in Todd CO. They had two children: Martha Petrie and David B. Need to find death dates for Mary, John and Martha. Thanks in advance Lynne I USED TO HAVE A LIFE, THEN I STARTED DOING GENEALOGY!!!!

Researching the James Henry Edwards family. James married Emma Mary Morton (Have seen Mary Emma). Their children: Marietta b. 1884 Elkton married in St. Joseph MO. to Narvon Edwards. David Morton B. 1886 d. 1893 Todd County. Elisha Beall b. 1889 Todd County married Margaret Leake Fremont Nebraska. Both of these people died in the Flu epidemic of 1918. I need to know where Emma Morton Edwards was buried. I cannot locate the daughter Marietta. I cannot locate burial for son Elisha. Any help would be appreciated. Lynne Ft Wayne IN I USED TO HAVE A LIFE, THEN I STARTED DOING GENEALOGY!!!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WINSTON,TRAMMELL,TRAMELL,LEDFORD,QUARLES Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gBB.2ACE/1136 Message Board Post: Still researching=10/20/2002: ATTN:TN-KY-MI-USA: Hello Listers: 1920 Census-TN lists: Husband-Benjamin 69 -KY Father:KY Mother:KY Spouse:Sallie 63- TN TN TN Earlie 23 Same as above Grace 20 Same as above Hattie Sue 18 Same as above Quarles, Harry 4 Adopted Son Note: Sadie Estelle WINSTON born 3/3/1889-Plesanthill,TN-daughter of Sallie and Benjamin. Married James H. Ledford=11/14/1915-Pleasanthill,TN. He died 12/15/1962 and she died 12/11/1983-MI. They had 6 children: James O;Laddys Winston;Martha Beatrice Ledford-Brooks;Mary Frances Ledford;Melba Grace Louise {Grace} Ledford-Reeves; and Opal Odahlia Ledford-Rance. Adopted Son-Julius Ledford. Deceased are: James O;Martha/Mary; Laddys and Julius. I would appreciate any and all information suggestions,tips, and advice to further the research. This is my family. Suzette contact me. Alternate: rollerrail@hotmail.com or jerryrance@go.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gBB.2ACE/82.83.95.259.278.749.2.2 Message Board Post: I am hoping all of you who are so knowledgeable on the Todd Co and Va McGehee's can help me out. I am looking for Milton N.McGehee who was born 1810-1816 in Va and was said to come from Ky and then to Wilson Co Tn by 1834 . He married there twice and went to Weakley Co Tn by 1839. He died in 1846 leaving a son John Calvin McGehee.He was said to be a Cumberland Pres Minister. A lot of people have suggested he was son of John Stewart McGehee son of John March McGehee .I am so worn down from looking for Milton and hope you all can help. Please and Thank you for anything you can offer .

Brown family reunion Sunday, October 20 in Clifty, KY The Descendants of James B and Amanda Wolfe Brown Reunion will be Sunday, October 20 at the Clifty Church Fellowship Hall in Clifty, Kentucky. The hall will be open about noon. Feel welcome to come early and visit. The family potluck dinner will begin at 1:15 p.m. It has been 200 years since James Brown's ancestors Leonard and Sarah Kimbrough Brown came from the Carolinas to Sumner County, Tennessee. There are 15,000 known descendants of these Browns. All friends and relatives of the Browns are invited to attend.