Of course I meant June 24th!!

Today I received a letter form Ethel Carmical , director of the Humphreys County library, saying that ordinarily their library hours are Mon-Fri 10-5, but that arrangements have been made for them to be open to our Danville Crossing people, ( not the general public, so it will be quiet for us to work ) on Saturday , June 14th. That is so wonderful of them! Now I know a lot of you will be relieved to have that extra day to go there and research your families in that area! I also heard from Karen Price, Director of the Carroll County Library, that their Library Hours are 9-4 Mon-Sat. And from Sharon Simpson that their Library hours at the McIver Grant Public Library in Dyersberg ( Dyer County) are Monday 10-6, Tues through Sat 10-5 Henry County is no longer without a Librarian, since Connie McSwain accepted that position in February. Everything there ought to be running smoothely there, where I will have a " nest" in their Genealogical room! Aren't we getting excited to " lay siege" to the libraries when we get to the Homecoming in June!! I know I am! Can hardly wait! Cacky

We are down to the home-stretch in planning the Homecoming. You have a month to have your reservation in, ($10 for the 3 day event) and dinner ( $13.50 each for anyone over age 3...tip and tax included.) I need that postmarked by June 12th so it is all in before I leave here on the 16th. Now we have something more for you. TA-DAAAH! (fanfare) T SHIRTS! ( drumroll) They will be beige cotton brand -name teeshirts with the new and exclusive Danville Crossing logo on them in dark green. They come in sizes S-M-L and XL for $14 each. XXLand XXXL are $2 more and a XXXXL will be $2.50 more... (and the X-sized may be white as they don't have these sizes in beige) They also can make for us children's sizes for the same price, XS (2-4), S (6-8) M (10-12) and LG (14-16). These will need to be prepaid (and I will TRY to have a few extras at the Homecoming as the order has to be in an even number of dozens) I need to know who many of each size ASAP. We had hoped to have this to announce and offer for sale sooner, but ran into problems with the printing companies' wanting a very large minimum order. Now that we have worked that out, you can start sending me in your orders and checks so I can deliver them to you at DCH when you get there! I don't think there will be time to mail them and be sure they get to you in time . The deadline on this will have to be June 6th. So, the address is the same as for the Reunion and dinner: Danville Crossing Homecoming 2000 P O Box 47047 Jacksonville, FL 32247-7047 For you not yet paid and signed up for the Homecoming, send me your name, screenname mailing address phone number counties in TN you are researching surnames in those counties and $10 or the 3 days , (or $5 a day if you can only come for one day) and how many for dinner , at $13.5O each. The workshops/programs are set, we have a nice big meeting room, and anticipate a great gathering! Don't miss it! Donations are still being accepted for the silent auction, which was such a hit last time, and some interesting and very nice things will be offered. Cacky

Posted on: Benton Co. Tn Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Benton?read=37 Surname: Tombs, McAdoo ------------------------- Hello; I am searching for info on the Tombs and Mcadoo families of Big Sandy tN. in Benton county. Dates from 1800 til 2000. Percy mcAdoo, Robert Mcadoo, Bert McAdoo, and Bertie Tombs McAdoo. Thanks

Posted on: Benton Co. Tn Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Benton?read=36 Surname: Farmer, Hutson ------------------------- Hi: My aunt Julia Farmer HUtson is from big Sandy TN.. i will check with her for you. They are the only Farmers I know of in that area. lisa

Does anyone from the Gen. Society know which cemeteries will be cleaned up during May? I went to the web page but the info wasn't up yet. I will need to know in advance to try and be there when one with family is done. Thanks Cathy

Hi, Can someone do a look up for me in the Benton County Genealogical Society Quarterly I am look for the following article, Aaron Arnold-Josephine Hawley Fam., Vol 8, Issue 4, October 1996 Thank You Jo Ann

Posted on: Benton Co. Tn Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Benton?read=35 Surname: Corbitt ------------------------- Okay, here's a brief history of the corbitt's after leaving Pitt county NC. The following is taken from "Biographcal Sketches of Baptist Miniters." from the TN state library. Merideth Smith Corbitt Was born in Richmond County, NC the 10th day ofMay 1814. Emigrated toNashville TN in 1815. He imigrated to Humphrey Conty , which is now Benton County in Dec 1829.He married Julianna Browning march 19, 1834. There children were John Robert,Thomas, william, Henry,Louisa and Nacy ann. John Robert's wife is unknown, but they had children named Effie, Nora, walter smith,Felix putman, andHugh Lester. Walter Smith Corbitt married Minnie COle and together they had children named Vona Belle,Bonnie Agnes, and Robert Randolph. Robert Randolph Married Ruby Alice Wheeling and hand children Named. Louise, Robert jr., James, Terry, and John Stephen(me) If you would like more information please email me Steve Corbitt

Hi Everybody, I am back up and running so feel free to send me any material you would like to have added to the web site. I added one obituary tonight and that is all that I had. Everything else is gone so if you had sent me anything, please send it again. I have few queries that I haven't added but I am in the process of rebuilding the database. I have to manually add all the queries that are on the site into the cchelper program. What a mess!! Thanks for all of your patience while I have been recovering from the computer virus. Alison

>From the Benton County Webpage: Company I of the 49th Tennessee Infantry Regiment: Alonzo Napier Captain "Mira" Nunnery First Lieutenant Henry Roberson Second Lieutenant H. K. Camp Third Lieutenant A.H. Mitchell Orderly Sergeant Is Mira Nunnery the same man as Nehemiah Nunnery? I feel like I've come full circle. For two years I tried to connect my Narsissus Nunnery ("Sis") to the Benton County Nunnerys. I knew that there were at least two Narcissus(es?) in their family. I finally found my Narsissus in Pemiscot County, MO in 1870. Here is her family: NUNNERY, Mariah (or Maniah? or Manish? or Miah?) M? F? age 32 b. TN NUNNERY, Lucy A. F age 33 b. TN NUNNERY, Narcissis F age 17 b. TN NUNNERY, John M M age 12 b. TN NUNNERY, Parmelia F age 10 b. TN NUNNERY, Rachel F age 9 b. TN NUNNERY, Victory F age 7 b. TN Next household is: NUNNERY, William M age 21 b. TN NUNNERY, Annie F age 17 b. TN Narsissus Nunnery married Robert B. Funderburk. In 1880, they had a 4-yr-old son with the same mysterious name as the head of household in 1870. It looks like it may be Miah or Mirah. Does anyone know where Nehemiah disappeared to after the War? Thanks for any help. Karla Butler Everett

The East Tennessee Historical Society is gearing up for the 2000 Southeastern Genealogy Conference and hopes to see you there. The conference will be held May 26 and May 27 in downtown Knoxville at the Knoxville Hilton, just one block from the East Tennessee History Center. The conference is open to ETHS members and non-members alike and includes a variety of sessions geared to all levels of experience from beginner to advanced. Conference sessions will cover a variety of topics from research in various states associated with Tennessee migration, ethnic genealogy, research in special collections such as the ETHS First Families of Tennessee files, and the Draper Manuscripts. Other topics will discuss the cultural heritage of our ancestors including Scotch-Irish language, life on the frontier, and Tennessee Forty-Niners-- looking at those Tennesseans who ventured west to join the California Gold Rush. Speakers scheduled to present programs include Dr. George K. Schweitzer, Billy Kennedy (author of The Scots-Irish in Tennessee and other books of Scots-Irish history), and Michael Montgomery (one of the foremost experts in Scots-Irish and Appalachian language). Other speakers will include: R.P. Baker * Dorothy Boyd-Rush * Ron Bryant * Kevin Cherry * Steve Cotham (head of the McClung Historical Collection) * Robert S. Davis, Jr. * Walter T. Durham * Pat Spurlock Elder * Cherel Henderson (director of the First Families of Tennessee heritage project) * Shelia Steele Hunt * Doris Martinson (manager of the Knox County Archives* Billie McNamara * Dorothy Potter * Shane Rhyne * Charles A. Sherrill (Tennessee State Library & Archives). For a complete listing of speakers and topics, plus registration information, visit the East Tennessee Historical Society web pages at www.east-tennessee-history.org Follow the links for the Tennessee Family History Weekend to learn more about the Southeastern Genealogy Conference and other activities associated with the weekend including a history fair, barbecue picnic, and motorcoach tours. We look forward to seeing you May 26-28 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Family History Weekend is presented by the East Tennessee Historical Society with sponsorship assistance from the Central Business Improvement District (CBID) of Knoxville, WBIR-TV, and grant assistance from the Knox County government.

Spinning Your Ancestors' Web A Genealogy and History Workshop featuring the uses of technology and the internet Presented by: The Pellissippi Genealogical & Historical Society Saturday, April 29, 2000 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Clinton High School Cafeteria, 425 Dragon Drive, Clinton, Tennessee Admission Free Donations Appreciated Workshop Program Morning Session Topic 9:00 - 9:30 Registration & Refreshments Exhibits & Vendors Open 9:30 - 9:45 Workshop Introduction Ann Hewitt Worthington 9:45 - 10:45 The Internet I Billie McNamara 10:45 - 11:00 Break Exhibits & Vendors Open 11:00 - 11:45 The Internet II Billie McNamara 11:45 - 1:00 Lunch Break Exhibits & Vendors Open Afternoon Session Topic 1:00 - 1:45 History on the Internet Shane Rhyne ETHS 1:45 - 2:00 Break Exhibits & Vendors Open 2:00 - 2:30 Three Ain't One Jim Douthat Mountain Press 2:30 - 2:45 Genealogical Standards & the Internet Ann Hewitt Worthington 2:45 - 3:00 Anderson County Archives Mary S. Harris 3:00 - 3:15 Questions & Answers PGHS Panel & Guest Speakers 3:15 - 3:30 Last Chance to Visit our Vendors Exhibits & Vendors Open Please visit our vendors! The PGHS greatly appreciates the efforts of the vendors, organizations, and volunteers who have contributed their support to this workshop. For those planning to attend the PGHS Genealogy Workshop on Saturday, April 29,2000 at the Clinton Senior High School............you might be interested in the door prizes that will be given and they are: Easy Family Tree & Print Artist Computer Software Creative Memories Scrapbook Items Genealogy.."How To Books" One Free Membership Form For the PGHS New Tennessee 1999-2000" Millenium Blue Book" Book of "American Surnames" Book on"Collecting Dead Relatives" 2 Packages of Family Group Record Sheets from LDS Library and other items that will be donated.

I am repeating the information for the Danville crossing Homecoming, so please overlook or delete this, if you have already signed up and sent in your money. We have about 6 more weeks to get it all ready, notify the Lodge how many of us are coming and how many there will be for the fishfry on Saturday night. Linda is making up packets for each person doing research in each particular county, so we need a list of your surnames and what Counties you are looking for them in, too. So, if you haven't already, please print this out , fill it in, add a check for $10 for the 3 day event and $13.50 includes tax and tip) for the supper and mail it to Danville Crossing Homecoming 2000 P O Box 47047 Jacksonville Florida 32247-7047 Name_______________________________________________________________ screenname__________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________ city____________________________state__________________zip______________ Surnames_____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ DC area counties_____________________________________________________________ There will be _______of us doing research attending DCH2000 and _______guests There will be _____________of us attending the dinner Saturday night ( over age 3) Thanks! Cacky

Posted on: Benton Co. Tn Queries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Benton?read=34 Surname: Pafford ------------------------- Looking for information about a Rev. John Pafford who adopted my great grandmother, Victoria, in the late 1800's. She was adopted in South Georgia, but I believe his family is from Benton County. Any information you may have will be helpful. I am tracking this information for Victoria's great granddaughter who bears her name. Thank you!

In my genealogy search, I have a Long marrying a Brentner. (grandparents) I have received information on: Cathrin BRENTNER age 28 country of origin: Prussia arriving: Nov. 12, 1855 final destination: New York Port of Embarkation: Havre Port of Debarkation: New York Ship's Name: Venice Occupation: Farmer Gender: Female Also: Marie BRENTNER Age 22 Country of origin: Holland Arrival Date: Nov. 7, 1856 Final Destination: WI Port of Embarkation: Havre Ship's Name: Caroline Drew Occupation: None Gender: Female Captain's Name: C.K. Houditt Purpose for Travel: Staying in the USA Mode of Travel: Steerage Manifest ID Number: 00008769 Does anyone know how I could possibly find out information about the families of these two women and what happened to them after they came to the USA? I would be grateful for any and all help. Norma in Florida

Hi Everybody, I just wanted to let you know that I got his by a BAD virus that wiped out my entire hard drive. I had just updated my virus dat files week before last and my McAfee Virus software still didn't catch it. I am in the process of trying to get this all back together again but my computer still is acting funny so I may have to format my hard drive. If you sent me anything before Thursday, I don't have it. Please don't sent me anything right now until I get this all resolved. I will post here when I am back in business!! Thanks!! Alison

Well, folks, we are down to two months and a few days from having our Homecoming at Paris Landing. Plans are moving along nicely. I have quite a few of you all signed up and paid for, and the list of surnames and counties you are researching in have been sent sent to Linda who is making the county packages and surname list. Some of you, however, forgot to sent that information in with the money...so if you would, please e-mail me that information. The rest of you , please print this form and fill it out, and send it with the $10 dues for the 3 day event, and $13.50 apiece for the fishfry on Saturday night, to: Danville Crossing Homecoming 2000 PO Box 47047 Jacksonville FL 32247-7047 Name screenname address city, state, and zip code phone number ( ) Counties researching in West Tennessee Surnames For more information on Danville Crossing and the Homecoming, last year photos and this year's plans go to: <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~tndickso/DCHome.htm">Danville Crossing Homecoming 2000 Announcement Page</A> See you all there in June!!! cacky

I am looking for information on a Sylvester Williams born about 1862 in Big Sandy, Tn. I do not know his wife's name. He had four daughters named Florence Lee (my ggrandmother)and Mattie, Cally, Willey. He could have had sons too, I'm not sure. Florence moved to Lawrence Co. Ark. before or after she married James Brent Vinson b.1864. Florence and Brent are buried in Ark. Lori Mullesch

Posted on: Benton Co. Tn Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Benton?read=33 Surname: Farmer, Pierce ------------------------- I am searching for any information about Robert Edward Farmer. He married Penelope Pierce. They lived in Big Sandy, Tennessee which is in Benton County. They moved to Texas in the early 1900's.

Posted on: Benton Co. Tn Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Benton?read=32 Surname: Lashlee, Capps, Sarrett, McMurry ------------------------- Is Mississippi Crosswell Ford, the same as M. Crosswell Ford who married Emily Jane Capps on 27 Feb 1864 in Benton County, TN? My interest is in Emily Jane Capps, in trying to prove if she is the sister of Elizabeth Capps who married Peyton S. Lashlee on 6 March 1846 in Benton County. Thus far I have been unable to prove the parentage of Elizabeth Capps. The Ford family is found on the 1870 Census of Benton Co. in 3rd Civil Dist., pg 457, Family #8 as: Crosswell Ford age 25, born TN Jane age 37?, born TN Melissa, age 6, born TN Tory B age 4, female, born TN John, age 1 male. Thanks, Jean Gilley