Hi Shirley, Are you snowed in a'top of the mountain yet,LOL! I knew you were related to the lively's and I was waiting on you or someone to mention the fact about Guy finding the skull in Frost Bottom. The first book MOUNTAIN REVENGE had names and characters switched around so that I didn't even know who was being talked about in the book at times. If I hadn't known the area and what the story was about I never would have guessed it was near Oliver Springs. I hope someone writes a book about the two little old sisters, Ann and Margaret Richards, who were murdered in 1940. The Police first alleged that Leonard "Powder" Brown, a 16 year old black male who worked for the sisters, had killed them and then killed himself, but Brown was later exonerated. Oliver Springs Police Chief Paul Ray Massengill allegedly solved the case back a few years ago and there were a couple of articles in the Sunday Knoxville Papers back in 2000 but I have never heard anymore on the subject. Who knows maybe politics got into the picture once again that does tend to happen from time to time! John __________________________________ Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web http://birthday.yahoo.com/netrospective/

Hey Misty, Now this is about the best thing that has happened in Coal Creek in many a day. John __________________________________ Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web http://birthday.yahoo.com/netrospective/

Hey Libby, Please don't run him down, just catch up to him. Being run down ain't no fun believe me I know from experience and don't take just my word ask Sam,LOL! John __________________________________ Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web http://birthday.yahoo.com/netrospective/

From the Oak Ridger 6 Mar 2005 Michael Lee Boles, 56, of Rockwood, Harry Lee "Bruz" Bennett, 82, of Keller, Texas, Hoyt E. Mullins Sr., 75, of Solway, Juanita F. Sloan, of Rockledge, Fla., Loren McKager Lawhorn, 82, of Oak Ridge, Rebecca Woods, 63, of Oliver Springs, Rosa Hartfield, 97, of Oak Ridge, Michael Lee Boles, 56, of Rockwood, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2005, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. Before his retirement, Mr. Boles worked in the maintenance department at K-25 and served as a union steward at the Y-12 Plant. He was a Baptist, a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles, point man and long range recon, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Post No. 50, and a member of the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard. He was preceded in death by his father, Arlie Boles; and a sister, Janet Boles. In addition to his mother, Evelyn C. Boles of Rockwood, Mr. Boles is survived by his wife, Dianna Boles of Rockwood; his daughters, Shana Lea' Ann Boles of Oliver Springs, and Lauren Gail Boles of Rockwood; his sister, Sarah Thomas and husband, Dwight, of Anderson, S.C.; his aunt, Betty Carroll of Rockwood; his brothers-in-law and their families, Bobby Tweed and wife, Alanna, and their children, Travis and Stefanie, of Rockwood, David Tweed and wife, Vicki, and their daughter, Traci, of Knoxville, and Dennis Tweed and wife, Annette, and their children, Alex and Alayna, of Charleston, Tenn. The funeral will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005, in the chapel of Evans Mortuary with the Rev. Charles Kelley officiating. Graveside services and the burial will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Oak Grove Cemetery with full military honors by the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Evans Mortuary. Harry Lee "Bruz" Bennett, 82, of Keller, Texas, died Saturday, March 5, 2005, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on June 22, 1922, in Coal Creek, Tenn., son of coal miner, Frank, and homemaker, Katie. He was raised in the hills of eastern Tennessee to appreciate God's gifts and to "love one another." He followed these convictions throughout his life. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy, and he retired in 1985 from Arnold Engineering Development Center in Tullahoma, Tenn. He was blessed with a vivacious and loving spirit. He enjoyed playing in the Keller Senior Center Kitchen Band and jumped at any opportunity to dance and laugh with his wife, Anna Lou, with whom he would have celebrated 59 years of marriage on May 30, 2005. Mr. Bennett was a Christian and served his Father well with a caring manner and welcoming smile that he offered to all. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Keller, Texas, and had previous memberships at First Baptist Church in Lake City, Tenn., First Baptist Church in Tullahoma, and Robertsville Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. His heart sang along with hymns in church or at the ballpark during the national anthem. He was a gentleman in every way and always put others before himself. Mr. Bennett always greeted you as his 'buddy' with a powerfully kind handshake and a gentle hug. He was a model Christian, a great American and the treasure of his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Katie Hightower Bennett; and four brothers-in-law, John H. Edwards, Tom Alderson, Ralph Weatherford, and Claude Coile. He is survived by his loving wife, Anna Lou Edwards Bennett of Keller, Texas; his daughter, Donna Lee and her husband, George Purcell, of Roanoke, Texas; his sisters, Mary Frank Coile of Oak Ridge, Carmetia Alderson of Clinton, and Vivian Weatherford Minish and her husband, H.D., of Oak Ridge; his grandsons, Tom Purcell of Roanoke, Texas, and David Purcell of Fort Worth, Texas; his nephews, Mark Alderson of Clinton, and Bennett Weatherford of Oak Ridge; his nieces, Joy Weatherford Katz and Ralphine Weatherford, both of Oak Ridge, and several other family members. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2005, in the chapel of Weatherford Mortuary with the Rev. Michael Prince officiating. The burial will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to either First Baptist Church of Keller, Texas, Building Fund, 225 Keller Parkway, Keller, TX 76248; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942; or to a charity of the donor's choice. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday at the mortuary. Hoyt E. Mullins Sr., 75, of Solway, died on Sunday, March 6, 2005, after a long illness. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Mullins was a retired coal mine operator with Indian Creek Coal Company. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, James Oliver and Carrie Mullins; his sister, Helen Handley; and his brothers, James Mullins and H.D. Mullins. Survivors include his sister, Hazel Earley of Birmingham, Ala.; his wife, Lucille Mullins; his son and daughter-in-law, Hoyt E. Mullins, Jr. and Paige of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; his daughters and sons-in-law, Anita and Lynn Graham of Oliver Springs, and Brenda and Ronnie Duff of Farragut; his grandchildren, Michael Yeary, Mitchell Yeary, Denton Graham, Cydney Mullins, Morgan Mullins, and his stepgrandson Josh Graham. Mr. Mullins is also survived by his longtime companion, Rita Fannin, and her daughter, Sherri Martin. The funeral will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2005, in the chapel of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve McDonald officiating. The burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Baptist Hospice P.O. Box 22, Knoxville, TN 37901. Online messages to the family may be left at www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com. Juanita F. Sloan, of Rockledge, Fla., died on Saturday, March 5, 2005, at Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach, Fla. Mrs. Sloan retired from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in 1988 after 21 years. She and her husband, Aubry, moved to Rockledge, Fla., in 1967 from Oak Ridge, where they had met and married on Dec. 8, 1945. She was preceded in death by her father, Arden, of Paducah, Ky., in 1975; her mother, Zenobia, of Cocoa Beach, Fla., in 1996; and her brothers, Doyle in 1952, and David in 1963, both of Paducah, Ky. In addition to her husband of 59 years, Mrs. Sloan is survived by her two sons, Dennis Sloan and his wife, Belinda, of Pittsburg, Ill., and Dewey Sloan; her granddaughter, McCamy, of Charlotte N.C.; two sisters, Elsie Richardson and family of Melbourne, Fla., and Beverly and Phil Logan of Cape Canaveral, Fla., and her brother Jerry and wife Romona Grooms of Alpharett, Ga. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in the chapel at Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home in Rockledge, Fla. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Florida, Spaceport Region, P.O. Box 549, Daytona, FL 32115. Loren McKager Lawhorn, 82, of Oak Ridge, died Monday, March 7, 2005 at his home. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. Rebecca Woods, 63, of Oliver Springs, died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at her home. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. Rosa Hartfield, 97, of Oak Ridge, died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at Briarcliff Health Care Center in Oak Ridge. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. 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Fraterville Miners Memorial Highway name proposed by Sen. McNally March 3, 2005 State Senator Randy McNally has introduced a bill in the Tennessee Legislature to rename State Highway 116 in the Coal Creek watershed, the "Fraterville Miners Memorial Highway". Details can be found at http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/Bill/SJR0093.PDF. (This is an Adobe Acrobat Reader file.) In supporting this action, the Coal Creek Watershed Foundation stated: Like a true Volunteer, he came up with the idea and ran with it. If you would like to send him an email, thanking him for his effort, his email address is sen.randy.mcnally@legislature.state.tn.us. Proposing to name the highway that follows the route they took to and from work is very fitting and honors the inscriptions on their headstones, "gone but not forgotten".

Fraterville Miners' Circle added to the National Register of Historic Places January 24, 2005 The Coal Creek Watershed Foundation recently announced that the Fraterville Miners' Circle in Leach Cemetery has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Over 200 men and boys perished in the 1902 Fraterville Mine explosion, the worst disaster in the history of mining in the South. Farewell messages written by the Fraterville miners were published in newspapers around the world, raising public awareness to the dangers of coal mining and starting us down the long road toward safer working conditions for miners in this country today. A detailed press release about the Fraterville Miners' Circle is on-line at http://www.coalcreekaml.com/LeachNationalRegister.htm

Press Release: Coal Creek Miner's Festival - May 19-21 Posted: February 28, 2005 Press Release: Contact: Donna Norris, Lake City Chamber of Commerce 426-9595 or Stephanie Wells, Anderson County Tourism Council 457-4547 The Lake City Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lake City will be sponsoring the Coal Creek Miners Festival from May 19-21, 2005 on Main Street in Lake City. "Last year, Lake City held their first festival in May, Mayfest, and was excited about how successful it was," said Buck Wilson, Mayor of Lake City. "This year we would like to expand on the festival and celebrate the fascinating coal mining history of Coal Creek, now known as Lake City." The change in the name of the festival and the emphasis on Coal Creek mining history is a direct correlation to the successful events conducted by the Coal Creek Watershed Foundation focusing on the Coal Creek War, the Fraterville Mine Disaster and the Cross Mountain Mine Disaster and the recent nomination and acceptance of the Fraterville Miner's Circle in Leach Cemetery to the National Register of Historic places. "The Coal Creek Watershed Foundation has had phenomenal success in promoting the history of Coal Creek including the Anniversary Tours of the Fraterville Mine Disaster," said Wilson. "I have no doubt that people, local and regional, are interested in the mining history of Coal Creek, which is why we want to celebrate that history." The Lake City Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lake city have been in the process of preliminary planning the festival and are now asking for the participation from community members to plan the Coal Creek Miner's Festival. "Time is of the essence and we need all the help that we can get," said Donna Norris, Lake City Chamber of Commerce Director. "It is vital to the success of this festival that we have community participation." If you are interested in helping to plan the festival, please attend the planning meeting on March 14, 2005 at 6 p.m. at the Lake City Municipal Building on Main Street in Lake City. If you are unable to attend and would like to help, please contact Donna Norris at the Lake City Chamber of Commerce at 865-426-9595.

Cuz'n John and others, I did find "Mother's Blood" at the Buzz-N Market located between Oak Ridge and Clinton. They only had 2 copies left and the price was $18.95 (plus I assume tax). Nancy

Misty, This is my line. Bell must have died after the 1900 census because I don't have anything else on her. There was also a son, whom Retta, another sister remembers, but that is all I know. Bell and the boy is supposedly buried in the Lovely Cemetery (located at Ridgeview Baptist Church), but I have combed this cemetery, and have yet to find them. They must be buried under the LARGE hedges there. Thank you for the information. Nancy

Hi Misty, Tax goes for a good cause. It helps pave the roads, build bridges and in some places swimming pools. Also helps to pay salaries for Municipal, County and State employees. John __________________________________ Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web http://birthday.yahoo.com/netrospective/

Hi Nancy, Thanks, you know that the STATE has to have its 9.8% sales tax on this item. John __________________________________ Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web http://birthday.yahoo.com/netrospective/

I'm looking for information on the Lewis Ralston and Ellen Gentry family that lived in Union Co in 1900. Both their ancestors lived in Union Co and Anderson Co in the 1800's. Below is information on their family: Ralston, Lewis, b Dec 1859 in Cole Creek, Anderson Co, TN Gentry, Ellen, b July 1870, KS, possibly Caldwell, Sumner Co Ralston, James, b bet Apr & June 9, 1891, Cole Creek, Anderson Co, TN Ralston, Wm "Bill" C Ralston, b Apr 1896 Ralston, Laura A, b Apr 1900 Gentry, Anne W, b Feb 1888 in Caldwell, Sumner Co, KS, d/o Ellen Gentry *In 1900, neighbors of the Lewis Ralston family were the Stewksberrys. Lewis Ralston's parents are Wm "Bill" Ralston, b 1817 in TN and Sarah Stewksberry, b 1830. The Wm "Bill" Ralston family appears in one of the Union co censuses for 1850 or 1860; I've forgotten which one. Ralston, Wm "Bill", b 1817 Stewksberry, Sarah, b 1830 Ralston, Lewis R, b 1859 Ralston, Elizabeth, b 1853 Ralston, Mary, b 1854 Ralston, Joseph, b 1856 Ralston, Louisa, b 1857 Ralston, Nancy, b 1858 *Ellen Gentry's grandparents are listed on the 1860 & 1850 Anderson Co censuses and are as follows: Gentry, Alfred, b 1820 in TN Unknown, Sarah, b 1821 in TN Gentry, Wm "Bill" E, b 1841 Gentry, Joseph E, b 1840 Gentry, Susannah, b 1844 Gentry, Altmaninah, b 1846 Gentry, Sarah E, b 1848 Gentry, Mary Ann, b 1849 Gentry, Dr W, b 1852 Gentry, Isaac D, b 1854 Gentry, Nancy, b 1856 Gentry, George W, b 1857 Gentry, Margaret W, b Jan 1860 a. Wm "Bill" E Gentry must have left Anderson Co in about 1859 or sooner because he is not enumerated on the 1860 Anderson census. In fact, I can't find him listed on any federal census. According to the 1900 Union Co census of Ellen's parents' birth places, he married a girl from TN. They must have left together for the west. Their daughter, Ellen was born in 1870 in KS and according to their marriage record, was married to Lewis Ralston in Wellington, Sumner Co, KS in 1890. There is, also, a marriage record for a Wm Gentry to Mary Harris in 1892 in Wellington, Sumner Co, KS, and I believe he must have been Ellen's brother. b. It has always been maintained in the family that Ellen Gentry was 3/4 Cherokee. Most of us have these stories, but there's no doubt that this one's true. Her children bear it out in their appearance. I'm wondering if there were any Indian towns in Union and/or Anderson Co in the 1850's to 1860's? c. Lewis Ralston and Ellen Gentry moved to Pineville, Bell Co, KY after 1900 where Lewis worked in the coal mines. He died in 1926, and she died in 1929. Thanks for any help. I would like to make any connections w/ these families, as they've been very difficult to trace. The family knows very little about them, and as a result of floods and a lack of interest there are few to no family pictures or papers. Regards, Connie

I'm looking for information on the Lewis Ralston and Ellen Gentry family that lived in Union Co in 1900. Both their ancestors lived in Union Co and Anderson Co in the 1800's. Below is information on their family: Ralston, Lewis, b Dec 1859 in Cole Creek, Anderson Co, TN Gentry, Ellen, b July 1870, KS, possibly Caldwell, Sumner Co Ralston, James, b bet Apr & June 9, 1891, Cole Creek, Anderson Co, TN Ralston, Wm "Bill" C Ralston, b Apr 1896 Ralston, Laura A, b Apr 1900 Gentry, Anne W, b Feb 1888 in Caldwell, Sumner Co, KS, d/o Ellen Gentry *In 1900, neighbors of the Lewis Ralston family were the Stewksberrys. Lewis Ralston's parents are Wm "Bill" Ralston, b 1817 in TN and Sarah Stewksberry, b 1830. The Wm "Bill" Ralston family appears in one of the Union co censuses for 1850 or 1860; I've forgotten which one. Ralston, Wm "Bill", b 1817 Stewksberry, Sarah, b 1830 Ralston, Lewis R, b 1859 Ralston, Elizabeth, b 1853 Ralston, Mary, b 1854 Ralston, Joseph, b 1856 Ralston, Louisa, b 1857 Ralston, Nancy, b 1858 *Ellen Gentry's grandparents are listed on the 1860 & 1850 Anderson Co censuses and are as follows: Gentry, Alfred, b 1820 in TN Unknown, Sarah, b 1821 in TN Gentry, Wm "Bill" E, b 1841 Gentry, Joseph E, b 1840 Gentry, Susannah, b 1844 Gentry, Altmaninah, b 1846 Gentry, Sarah E, b 1848 Gentry, Mary Ann, b 1849 Gentry, Dr W, b 1852 Gentry, Isaac D, b 1854 Gentry, Nancy, b 1856 Gentry, George W, b 1857 Gentry, Margaret W, b Jan 1860 a.. Wm "Bill" E Gentry must have left Anderson Co in about 1859 or sooner because he is not enumerated on the 1860 Anderson census. In fact, I can't find him listed on any federal census. According to the 1900 Union Co census of Ellen's parents' birth places, he married a girl from TN. They must have left together for the west. Their daughter, Ellen was born in 1870 in KS and according to their marriage record, was married to Lewis Ralston in Wellington, Sumner Co, KS in 1890. There is, also, a marriage record for a Wm Gentry to Mary Harris in 1892 in Wellington, Sumner Co, KS, and I believe he must have been Ellen's brother. b.. It has always been maintained in the family that Ellen Gentry was 3/4 Cherokee. Most of us have these stories, but there's no doubt that this one's true. Her children bear it out in their appearance. I'm wondering if there were any Indian towns in Union and/or Anderson Co in the 1850's to 1860's? c.. Lewis Ralston and Ellen Gentry moved to Pineville, Bell Co, KY after 1900 where Lewis worked in the coal mines. He died in 1926, and she died in 1929. Thanks for any help. I would like to make any connections w/ these families, as they've been very difficult to trace. The family knows very little about them, and as a result of floods and a lack of interest there are few to no family pictures or papers. Regards, Connie

Yes, Flossie Lovely was a daughter of James Lovely and Nancy Hatmaker.

This is what I have any one please correct me if im wrong Flossie C Lovely born August 21 1897 died Dec 1974 buried in New Beech Grove Cemetery Anderson Co ' Married Hobert McKinley Isabell March 28 1915 in Anderson Co They had 8 children Here is a 1900 census of James Lovely in Campbell Co Tn 3rd district house # 30\32 Lovely James head Aug 1877 23 married 5 yrs born in TN Tn TN Nancy wife April 1879 21 had 3 children 2 living born in TN TN TN Mossie (I think this is Flossie) daughter Aug 1896 3 Tn TN TN Bell daughter July 1898 1 Tn TN TN Next door Frank Booth minnie Rossie Myrtle Pearl Sofa next Joseph Hatmaker Mary Thomas Edward Meldie Next Samuel Disney House # 38\40 Lovely Gideon head Oct 1877 23 married 3 years Tn Mary wife May 1878 22 had 1 child 1 living TN Gracy 1898 2 TN Next House 39\42 Lovely Mag head female Sept 1855 45 widowed had 5 children 5 living TN Nannie daughter Sept 1883 17 Tn Charley son Feb 1880 20 Arkansas Next house 40\42 Lovely Wiley head July 1870 married 5 yrs TN TN TN Mary wife Dec 1875 had 3 children 3 living TN T TN Killie son Nov 1895 5 TN TN TN Vertie son 1897 3 TN TN TN Josie daughter July 1899 TN TN TN ----- Original Message ----- From: <NAAC776@aol.com> To: <TNANDERS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [TNANDERS-L] A Homicide Investigation > Yes, Gladys is my great grandmother. She's still living at a spry 93. There > were 13 children in total. I'm missing information about The 2 oldest. > > > ==== TNANDERS Mailing List ==== > To Unsubscribe send E-Mail to TNANDERS-L-request@rootsweb.com, Put UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line. For the Digest mode, put UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line, send to TNANDERS-D-request@rootsweb.com >

Hello John and everybody John I told him to save you one and he said he certainly would I just spoke to Richard Foschino and he directed me to his website which looks identical to the other site and he has the book for 18.95 total no tax no shipping http://www.booksbycops.com They also have the book at the Shop Rite in Lake City But you pay sales tax

I dont have the info on the other children let me look in the census records for the oldest children ----- Original Message ----- From: <NAAC776@aol.com> To: <TNANDERS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [TNANDERS-L] A Homicide Investigation > Yes, Gladys is my great grandmother. She's still living at a spry 93. There > were 13 children in total. I'm missing information about The 2 oldest. > > > ==== TNANDERS Mailing List ==== > To Unsubscribe send E-Mail to TNANDERS-L-request@rootsweb.com, Put UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line. For the Digest mode, put UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line, send to TNANDERS-D-request@rootsweb.com >

Will do ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cuz'n John" <johnbats2@yahoo.com> To: <TNANDERS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 11:08 AM Subject: Re: [TNANDERS-L] "Mothers Blood" > Hey Mist, > > If you get a hold of Richard please tell him I am > looking for him and to save me a copy! > > John Chase > > > > > __________________________________ > Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! > Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web > http://birthday.yahoo.com/netrospective/ > > > ==== TNANDERS Mailing List ==== > Don't Forget To Check The Courthouse & Bible Records For Anderson County Marriages. Also, Look For Recorded Wills and Land Records. >

Yes, Gladys is my great grandmother. She's still living at a spry 93. There were 13 children in total. I'm missing information about The 2 oldest.