Looking for information on A. H. Parks family of Bradley Co. TN 1850 Census, Dwelling #62: A. H. Parks 33 m w Blacksmith 600 TN Martha M. 23 f w TN Henry J. 8 m w TN Robert L. 4 m w TN John W. 3 m w TN Susan 1 f w TN There was another daughter, Mary born to this union 24 Aug 1857. She has been linked to this family based on her husband's (David Green COOPER) Civil War Pension records. An affidavit by , Jas. L. Pierce and W. E. Rucker states that "Soldier's wife was Mary Parks (sister of another comrade, Henry J. Parks)" Marriage records of Sumner Co. TN show a marriage record for Hamilton PARKS to Martha BEASLEY. If this is the same Martha as in the 1850 census and her age is correct, she would have been 3 when they were married. Does anyone have any information regarding A. H. PARKS, Henry J. PARKS or Mary PARKS COOPER? Thanks, Ron Evans Powell, TN

Looking for information on Edward COOPER from Bradley Co. TN 1850 Census, Dwelling 68 Edward Cooper 55 m w Lawyer 1500 TN Ruth 43 f w TN Esaac 27 m w Lawyer TN Esther 23 f w TN William 18 m w Lawyer TN Sarah 17 f w TN Thomas 11 m w TN David 6 m w TN 1860 Census, Dwelling 171 Edward Cooper 66 m w 2000 3000 ENG Rutha 61 w f TN David G. 16 m w TN David Green COOPER is my G-grandfather (b. 27 Jun 1844, d. 20 Aug 1899). He married Mary PARKS in Cleveland 3 Sept. 1868. In the civil war, he fought for the Union army. Does anybody know where Edward was born? Census records show TN, ENGLAND and IRELAND. His wife was Ruth or Rutha. Does anybody know her maiden name. Any information on this family will be appreciated. Thanks, Ron Evans Powell, TN

Hello all, enjoy looking at this site and watching as your histories progress. My mother's family all came from Bradley Co., mostly Cleveland area. My grandmother is 83 now and doesn't remember much of the family history beyond her immediate family and my mother never took much interest in it. I want to find out when the Collins' and Brown's came to this country, the Collins' (may have been O'Collins originally) being most recent but not sure when. I only know they shipped out of County Cork for America. If I tell you what I know maybe that will trigger something for someone: My maternal grandfather was Luther Edmond Collins, born Sept. 8,. 1915, died Dec. 29 (?), 1980. He had a couple of sisters (I only remember Bessie) and 2 or 3 brothers (Paul and Bill are the only ones I know for sure). His father was Arthur B. Collins, had a very small farm between Ocoee Dr. and Mouse Creek Rd. near Sunset Dr., very near where my grandma still lives today. Arthur was married twice. Don't know much about my great-grandma, she was Luther's real mother and was out of the picture by the time he was 2 y/o (1917). I assume she died but don't know that for a fact. Then a step-mother entered the picture, whom he never spoke of. Of Luther's real mother, I seem to remember him telling us she was a Douglas(s) [pronounced 'Doo-glahs') and was Scottish (or this may be Arthur's mother, not straight on this). Arthur was, I think we were told, an Irish-immigrant though he was only 3y/o when he came and where they landed or how they got to Cleveland, I do not know. This, I'm afraid, is all I know of the Collins side of the family. My maternal grandmother is Laura Beatrice (Bea) Brown Collins. She was born on November 28th, 1915 on a farm in west Bradley Co., which still is pretty much as it was at the time of her birth (or was as of 10 yrs. ago). Her parents were David Franklin Brown, who died of cholera (something common in drinking water at the time) when she was 6 or 7, I think. And her mother was Ollie Olena Webb Brown. Some of my grandma's sisters are still live today, most in GA, or TN near the GA state line. Of David Franklin Brown, I know no more. Don't know where his people were from or when they came to Bradley Co. Of Ollie, I know her parents were a Samuel (or was it Tom?) Webb, and her mother was Martha Ann Richmond Webb. They were farmers in the vicinity, though not sure where. Somewhere on my grandmother's side of the family there is supposed to be Cherokee. My guess is Ollie's side, in the pictures of her, she has a long lean face and high cheek bones. And that is, I'm afraid, the extent of my knowledge of my family. I live in Phoenix now and it's very rare for me to get to TN these days. If these names look familiar to anyone, or you've run across any mention of these names in your own searches, I would be much obliged for any information thay anyone might send. It would be wonderful if all the historical records housed in dusty old files at the courthouse were put onto a website for us genealogy buffs. Maybe one of these days...one can always dream! Thanks to all and good luck with your own searches. There's a nice sort of kinship here with all of you searching for past relatives from Bradley. From all over the country, maybe the world, we come here looking for something we all share in common. That's pretty neat! Best of luck, y'all!!

Anita, Thank you for all your help and the history of Bradley county. It should come in handy. Nice to have an idea where most of the people came from before 1836. I know my Long was in Bradley county on the 1840 census and Polk county for 1850. Emily, Thanks for the list of property owners. Now I know that George was there by 1837. I knew he was on the 1840 census and on the 1850 he was in Polk county. Don't know rather or not he died there. George Long married Sarah Slover and his son Thomas married Minerva (Mary Jane) Tomlin in McMinn county, or we think that is where they married. Everyone take care and have a nice weekend. Roberta.

I am looking for anyone who may have Sisco's as an ancestor and that from Bradley Co., Tn. I have found Jefferson Sisco on a 1850 Bradley Co. census but, prior to that I'm in the dark. Thanks, Barbara

Hi, I have been trying to find my greatgrandparents in Bradley Co. Henry Williams who married Mary Beard. My grandmother Clara Elizabeth Williams was born in Cleveland in 1889. This is all I have been able to find out about them for twenty-five years. Has anyone run across any of these names? Carlie-Saulsbury,TN ----------------------------------------------------- At 03:47 PM 8/7/98 -0400, you wrote: >Ladies: the following is found on the TNGenWeb site. >http://www.tngenweb.usit.com >Click on TN County Home pages >Click on Bradley > >((Bradley Co., TN was formed in 1836 form Cherokee Indian Cessation. The land >east of the TN River, Hamilton/Bradley/Meigs, was the Cherokee Nation of Tn. >After the Cherokee Removal, the area was known as the Ocoee District. People >were coming in and getting the land at very cheap prices. - ah)) > >Bradley County lies in the southeastern part of the state, in the fertile >Tennessee >Valley. It is bounded on the north by Meigs and McMinn Counties, and the >Hiwassee River, on the east by Polk County, on the west by Hamilton County, and >on the south by the Georgia state line. > >The county was formed in 1836 from lands ceded by the Cherokee Indians under the >Treaty of New Echota. It is named for Col. Edward Bradley, who served in the War >of 1812 and was a friend of Andrew Jackson. Cleveland, the county seat, is named >for Col. Benjamin Cleveland, one of the heroes of King's Mountain (1780). > >The land that was to become Bradley County was chosen as the site for the >Cherokee Indian Agency. It was established at Charleston in 1819. Return J. >Meigs >, known as White Eagle to the Indians, was the first agent to serve at this >location. >---------------------------------------------------------------------------- >------------------ >The sale of the Cherokee land in the Ocoee District started approx. 1839. > >Barbara, I don't find a Wilson Thomas on the listings for the land sold in the >Ocoee District. Thomas listings: >Thomas, Abraham >Thomas, Enock >Thomas, John > >Roberta, no Tomlins, or George Longs. Longs listed: >Long, Alexander >Long, Harry >Long, Henry >Long, Isaac >Long, Jno. P. >Long, John >Long, John P. > >Audrey, no Romines on the Ocoee District list. > >If you all think your ancestors were in the area before 1840, look at Rhea, >Marion, Bledsoe or one of the surrounding counties of Hamilton/Bradley that >were formed >before 1836. Most were coming in from those areas at the time of the >Cherokee Removal. > >Anita Hinson > > > > >

Thank you Anita! I have read and re-read what is available on Bradley Co. site. Looking for more!! And I appreciate your information you sent. Seems like I am fascinated with the early settlement of Bradley and what went on. I will have to go to the library next week and see what they have. Barb (Thomas) Fitzmaurice - Michigan BLFITZMA@prodigy.net

Hi...Roberta... A update...had a total of 1 3/4 " of rain...in 24 hrs....in East Texas...a help...it can fall for the next week...as far as I'm concerned.... Before I grab the books...just let me say...what is Sarah's Birth Name...will look for the Long's...but can tell you right off...most the Long's in East Tenn....moved into No. Ga..just so happens...I knew a good family of Long's growing up....a grandmother to a friend.....married a Cook....big home across the street on other corner from my grandparents.... let me look....know they went on down to Dade Co...back into Chatt. , Hamilton Co..Tn...1840 Census ...lists ... Long, Alexander p 70, Alexander Sr. 62, George 69, Isham 55, James 50, Lewis S. 62, Tandy W..70 ....not until 1850 is the whole family listed and state of birth of parents is given...Bryon Sistler...Nashville , Tn.. did these books on all of Tn..in 1850 and 1860...no other state has them....everyone living in house is named...think state of birth after all....but know after parents... Hope you have an 1840 Census Form Ready...to put this stuff on.....if you live in Denver or near there...may have a library with Sistler's Tn. Census there....I bought them...for my little tiny genealogy section I am director of in E. Texas...a necessity...as far as this one is concerned....now here is George Long....page..,.69....they all seem to live pretty close..except James and Isham...00020001/00000001 (they are kind of old...) might not be on 1850 census...but still may be in Bradley Co.... Tax List Owners of Property... 1837 Isaac Long... LOOKIE HERE>>>>>George Long...owns property in 1837 Dist 7....may live near wife's family....question ....George Long 1838 and James Long ...both dist 7....1839 John Long Dist 1 ..,Isaac Long Dist 3 , James Dist 7. don't find George in 1839...bound to be overlooked...these are very rare records...since before Sherman ...walked.....all the way to Savannah...he had mercy when he crossed the Tn..line in to Ga...Catoosa Co...has a lot of my family records...ready to torch it..courthouse too...noticed Masonic Emblem on Second floor...so did not burn ...it ...later found Sherman was a Mason...Bless his Pea Pick'n Heart..... By the way...Barb,..... My Selvidges in Tn...literally a bro against bro....half 4 were yanks in war...other 4 rebels...nice thing is the 4 yanks..said to hell with it at a point and deserted....good boys....Just think...now ....since half of Michigan came to Tx. in mid 80's...we'd win the war now....hehe.....but ....we didn't fight the war over the Slaves anyhow...last sentence ole Bro. Abe...said as signing Am. Proclamation...was " it is with regret that I include this "...heck he had too...the yanks got tired of it...went home...smart boys....I would have too.... Anyhow...that's my report...hope...it helps you....Roberta....but if you loose them again...let me know chances are they crossed Lookout Mtn...and went down and lived in smallest county in Ga...DADE....FACT...I will stand by....got all those books... Also have both Yanks and Rebels serving from Tn...one book has history of Co's and Reg't and others book has listing of names./....Tn...did a very dumb thing...gave all records to the Nat'l Archives....rare times..someone may look for it in N'ville but not much there... Say...got to go to Ga..first weekend of Nov....wedding....would love to show you all how pretty Bradley Co...is .....it's just beautiful in spring and fall... Emily ....have a good one...

Ladies: the following is found on the TNGenWeb site. http://www.tngenweb.usit.com Click on TN County Home pages Click on Bradley ((Bradley Co., TN was formed in 1836 form Cherokee Indian Cessation. The land east of the TN River, Hamilton/Bradley/Meigs, was the Cherokee Nation of Tn. After the Cherokee Removal, the area was known as the Ocoee District. People were coming in and getting the land at very cheap prices. - ah)) Bradley County lies in the southeastern part of the state, in the fertile Tennessee Valley. It is bounded on the north by Meigs and McMinn Counties, and the Hiwassee River, on the east by Polk County, on the west by Hamilton County, and on the south by the Georgia state line. The county was formed in 1836 from lands ceded by the Cherokee Indians under the Treaty of New Echota. It is named for Col. Edward Bradley, who served in the War of 1812 and was a friend of Andrew Jackson. Cleveland, the county seat, is named for Col. Benjamin Cleveland, one of the heroes of King's Mountain (1780). The land that was to become Bradley County was chosen as the site for the Cherokee Indian Agency. It was established at Charleston in 1819. Return J. Meigs , known as White Eagle to the Indians, was the first agent to serve at this location. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ The sale of the Cherokee land in the Ocoee District started approx. 1839. Barbara, I don't find a Wilson Thomas on the listings for the land sold in the Ocoee District. Thomas listings: Thomas, Abraham Thomas, Enock Thomas, John Roberta, no Tomlins, or George Longs. Longs listed: Long, Alexander Long, Harry Long, Henry Long, Isaac Long, Jno. P. Long, John Long, John P. Audrey, no Romines on the Ocoee District list. If you all think your ancestors were in the area before 1840, look at Rhea, Marion, Bledsoe or one of the surrounding counties of Hamilton/Bradley that were formed before 1836. Most were coming in from those areas at the time of the Cherokee Removal. Anita Hinson

Hi Audrey and list, I don't remember if we corresponded on the Romine name before but my ancestor Wilson Thomas b. abt 1815 d. 1891 in Bradley Co., mar. abt 1837-38, Tresa Wetson? b. abt 1816......their son Vance Thomas b. abt 1859 in Bradley Co. married 23 Oct 1883 in Bradley Co., Saville ROMINES b. unk. Since my Wilson was in Bradley Co. in 1840 Census and his son married there maybe your Romines were there when Wilson's family was there?? However, I do not know Saville's parents names. I can't pinpoint exactly when Wilson arrived in Bradley Co. yet either. Barb (Thomas) Fitzmaurice - Michigan BLFITZMA@prodigy.net -----Original Message----- From: Audrey J. Burba <aburba@mail.win.org> To: Barbara Fitzmaurice <BLFITZMA@prodigy.net> Cc: TNBRADLE-L@rootsweb.com <TNBRADLE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, August 07, 1998 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [TNBRADLE-L] HI! Hello,I too,have Bradley County kinfolk that I can't seem to find records on.The genealogist I spoke to said,thanks to the war a lot of records were burnt.And thanks to the house burning down with grandma and the bible going with it I can't even use bible records which are the best to use. I did manage to get Civil War records on Martin M.Romine which gave me a little insight of whwer he was in Bradley County.But beyond that I draw a blank.I have to just guess at the rest of it.Hopefully some kind person can tell me where to find the info that I need. On Fri, 7 Aug 1998, Barbara Fitzmaurice wrote: > Hi Emily, > > I Love You!! > > We just had a brief rain with a little hail. It is supposed to rain tomorrow > too. We need it bad. Don't know why I thought of you when it rained. Must be > because I know Texas is dry too! > > So while I am writing you, the mail ding's and who is it but the displaced > Bradley Co., LADY!! > > Thank you for the information. Maybe my Wilson, son of Jacob and Margaret > Elizabeth Thomas didn't get to Bradley until in time for the 1840 Census. Or > they did not own anything to get taxed!! How's that?? Are there any WETSON's > or similar names in the tax lists? > > Appreciate any and all your information on Bradley and her history! > Barb (Thomas) Fitzmaurice - Michigan > > BLFITZMA@prodigy.net > > >

Hello,I too,have Bradley County kinfolk that I can't seem to find records on.The genealogist I spoke to said,thanks to the war a lot of records were burnt.And thanks to the house burning down with grandma and the bible going with it I can't even use bible records which are the best to use. I did manage to get Civil War records on Martin M.Romine which gave me a little insight of whwer he was in Bradley County.But beyond that I draw a blank.I have to just guess at the rest of it.Hopefully some kind person can tell me where to find the info that I need. On Fri, 7 Aug 1998, Barbara Fitzmaurice wrote: > Hi Emily, > > I Love You!! > > We just had a brief rain with a little hail. It is supposed to rain tomorrow > too. We need it bad. Don't know why I thought of you when it rained. Must be > because I know Texas is dry too! > > So while I am writing you, the mail ding's and who is it but the displaced > Bradley Co., LADY!! > > Thank you for the information. Maybe my Wilson, son of Jacob and Margaret > Elizabeth Thomas didn't get to Bradley until in time for the 1840 Census. Or > they did not own anything to get taxed!! How's that?? Are there any WETSON's > or similar names in the tax lists? > > Appreciate any and all your information on Bradley and her history! > Barb (Thomas) Fitzmaurice - Michigan > > BLFITZMA@prodigy.net > > >

Hi Emily, Thanks for answering my post. I forgot to check my history book yesterday before going to the library or I would have known Bradley county wasn't formed yet. I was just surprised that there was nothing for Indian lands. The family I am researching is George And Sarah Long. I know they were in Bradley county in 1840 but I don't know when they arrived there from SC. Barb, thanks for writing and it looks like we are going to find out the answers together. By the way I live in Colorado and have never been luckie enough to visit Tennessee.Would like to make that a vacation sometime.Take care and thanks for trying to help. Hope you find George on the tax list. Also check and see if Wesley Tomblin/Tomlin is there. Thank you. Roberta Summers.

Hi I'm Emily W. Ivey in East Texas....my dear Bradley Co....became a county about 1836 in fact ...think that is the year...exactly....they do have some tax lists.....there is an 1830 East Tennessee Census...can not remember if it covers Bradley Co...too or not... hold it a minute...can't stand this......this is my most favorite county in this Universe and you know it too....don't you ...Barb ...in Michigan....let me check a book or two...on line...but who the hell cares...right ? Right...no census 1830...was Injuns there...some of mine from SC...I think....she should have been ....now wait another min. let me check your message....well shoot Roberta....what's their name....??????got to have a name to help....got the tax lists ( only owners of property....) but by 1834 think...they were selling the land for a dollar an acre.....My Third Great...even got a Land Grant there in 1842...but he was there about 1837....Roberta gimme me a cotton pick'n name...and where are you....Don't want to give lessons from one Tennessean (transplanted) to another...you should know...will explain... Cleveland had the earlies Post Office...if you want some history in 1836...county seat makes sense...smart Voluteers.... Might as well do two in one... Barb... there is a Enoch Thomas on 1837 tax list...also a Paterson Thomas -1838 Bettes Thomas, 1839 Edward Thomas, 1840 Census...The County's first... Have these Barb....Enoch Thomas census here...01100001/01102001 Now Enoch and wife were OLD....older than me...one more.. Samuel Thomas 11000001/0110001      bet that's a second wife... Alright girls...have besides tax list 1837/38/&39 ......which gave you Barb....Death Noties in paper there...1865-1883 Marriage Notices paper there...1854-1883 that's it.... Remember....Gen....( jack ass yankee -sorry Barb-) Sherman burned the court house smack to the ground...one of his first accomplishments...after using it for a yankee wounded hospital...with citizens there ....being the nurses and care taker... Here Goes...from East Texas...now have 1/2 inch of rain...and only 90 today.... Emily KSum555@aol.com wrote: > Hi Everyone, > Today I tried to order an 1830 census for Bradley county and was told there > wasn't one because it was Indian Lands. Can anyone tell me how the population > of Bradley county was counted in 1830? Was there a tax list for the area? any > help would be appreciated. Am trying to see if my ggggrandparents had arrived > in Bradley county by 1830. > Thank you, > Roberta.  

Hi Emily, I Love You!! We just had a brief rain with a little hail. It is supposed to rain tomorrow too. We need it bad. Don't know why I thought of you when it rained. Must be because I know Texas is dry too! So while I am writing you, the mail ding's and who is it but the displaced Bradley Co., LADY!! Thank you for the information. Maybe my Wilson, son of Jacob and Margaret Elizabeth Thomas didn't get to Bradley until in time for the 1840 Census. Or they did not own anything to get taxed!! How's that?? Are there any WETSON's or similar names in the tax lists? Appreciate any and all your information on Bradley and her history! Barb (Thomas) Fitzmaurice - Michigan BLFITZMA@prodigy.net

Hi Roberta, If you get an answer to your question please let me know. My ancestor Wilson Thomas was in the 1840 Census of Bradley Co. I am not sure when he got there but he was married with two little children in the 1840 census. I know he came to Bradley from Monroe Co., TN. And I don't think he was married in Monroe, but in Bradley to Tresa Wetson, so he must have been there at least by 1838. I read somewhere that in 1836 there was some sort of organization to build a fort and remove the Indians? Maybe someone on the Bradley Co. list can give us some history on this Removal of the Indians in 1836. I am wondering if this is why my Wilson went to Bradley to play a part in this, and assume he was an early settler at this time? Does anyone have any information on these early years of 1836 in Bradley? Thanks so much, Barb (Thomas) Fitzmaurice - Michigan BLFITZMA@prodigy.net -----Original Message----- From: KSum555@aol.com <KSum555@aol.com> To: TNBRADLE-L@rootsweb.com <TNBRADLE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, August 06, 1998 8:08 PM Subject: [TNBRADLE-L] Questions Hi Everyone, Today I tried to order an 1830 census for Bradley county and was told there wasn't one because it was Indian Lands. Can anyone tell me how the population of Bradley county was counted in 1830? Was there a tax list for the area? any help would be appreciated. Am trying to see if my ggggrandparents had arrived in Bradley county by 1830. Thank you, Roberta.

Hi Everyone, Today I tried to order an 1830 census for Bradley county and was told there wasn't one because it was Indian Lands. Can anyone tell me how the population of Bradley county was counted in 1830? Was there a tax list for the area? any help would be appreciated. Am trying to see if my ggggrandparents had arrived in Bradley county by 1830. Thank you, Roberta.

Thank you Connie for letting us know of the death of Jackie. I will have her family in my thoughts. I can only think that Jackie now has found all the information she was seeking. Even though I did not know her personally, Jackie was a tremendous sharing and caring person with all the time she had put in to the Polk & Bradley Co. Websites, and all the information she was willing to share with us. I will say a little prayer for her family and close friends. Barb (Thomas) Fitzmaurice - Michigan BLFITZMA@prodigy.net -----Original Message----- From: LITTLETN@aol.com <LITTLETN@aol.com> To: TNBRADLE-L@rootsweb.com <TNBRADLE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, July 31, 1998 7:56 PM Subject: [TNBRADLE-L] A GREAT LOSS Dear Friends, The world lost a true genealogist, but more importantly, a true friend and helper to us all. On July 3, 1998, Jackie McClanahan (jackie_mack@prodigy.com) passed away, after a long battle with cancer. As many of you are aware, Jackie LIVED & BREATHED genealogy. She also LOVED HELPING OTHERS, even if it kept her from having the time to do her own research. She has helped with the Polk & Bradley County sites forever, and was always willing to do whatever she could to assist new researchers. Please, keep her husband & family in your thoughts & prayers, as they struggle to come to terms with such a huge loss.. Thank You.. Sincerely, Connie Baumann

Dear Friends, The world lost a true genealogist, but more importantly, a true friend and helper to us all. On July 3, 1998, Jackie McClanahan (jackie_mack@prodigy.com) passed away, after a long battle with cancer. As many of you are aware, Jackie LIVED & BREATHED genealogy. She also LOVED HELPING OTHERS, even if it kept her from having the time to do her own research. She has helped with the Polk & Bradley County sites forever, and was always willing to do whatever she could to assist new researchers. Please, keep her husband & family in your thoughts & prayers, as they struggle to come to terms with such a huge loss.. Thank You.. Sincerely, Connie Baumann

Is there a list for the State of Vermont and for Canada. I am looking for the family name Greenleaf. JWH.

The info below that I have typed up from PCHGS quarterly will eventually be posted on the Polk County page. Thanks to Marian Presswood for allowing us to use this info online!! Connie Baumann Co-coordinator for Polk County, TN Record of Deaths - Polk County, Tennessee June 1, 1859 - May 31, 1860 Date Of Death Date of NAME AGE SEX STATUS MONTH & YEAR BIRTH Chopman, Sarah 13 F March 1860 TN Coggins, Nancy 19 F Married October 1859 SC Couch, Sarah 38 F April 1860 TN James, Charles 04 M Unknown TN Jameson, S. M. 25 M Married July 1859 NC Kerr, William 01 F May 1860 TN King, Nancy 13 F May 1860 GA McGill, Rebecca 87 F March 1860 NC Moore, Jacob 80 M Married October 1859 VA Moore, Jesse C 60 M Married March 1860 NC Sample, Sam'l 52 M April 1860 TN Stevens, George 18 M Unknown England Stevens, Mary 04 F Unknown England Stevns, Elizabeth 20 F Married Unknown England Taylor, Mary 35 F Married May 1860 TN Thompson, Victoria 03 F Dec. 1859 TN Color was listed as white for all the above persons.