Hi! Is there anyone that could do a look-up for me on a death or obituary record on Jacob Thomas born abt. 1780 who died in Bradley Co., about 1855? Or check on a Will? He was married to Margaret Elizabeth Neiman and had a son Wilson Thomas living nearby. District 7 in 1850. I guess even a deed of some kind may help. Wilson born 1815 was still alive in 1880, 63 years old on 1850 census. Wilson was first married to Tresa Wetson? Then by 1880 is married to Sarah Schoat. I don't know when he died. I need to "prove up" Wilson's father was Jacob. Jacob was living with his daughter Katherine Thomas Waller in the 1850 Bradley Co., Census. Any assist would be greatly appreciated!! Barb (Thomas) Fitzmaurice - Michigan BLFITZMA@prodigy.net

Sorry folks...Forgot to say that I found my TENNESSEE Womack relative on this site..Other Tennessee surnames also listed.. Connie

Found one of my GG Uncle's here....This is a list of all known Civil War soldiers buried in various counties of Missouri... http://www.tri.net/~kheidel/mowar/veterans.html

Good info here... Wish this list had been around when I first started my research<grins>It is a list for people who are just BEGINNING their research, and there are lots of people already subscribed to the list, who are willing to help and advise!! You subscribe to it by sending a message to GEN-NEWBIE-L-request@rootsweb.com the word subscribe in the the body of the message ONLY nothing else. Connie PS...Thanks Bridgett, for sharing this info!!

Answer to the question!!!!

Dear List, I am researching my grandfather and his family. I have very little to go on so here it is: CAMPBELL LAVERNE HIGGINS (gf)- B. Soddy-daisy, TN, 3/16/1886. D. Herrin, IL, 4/17/1928.(Williamson Cty.) Parents of C.L.Higgins: Mr & Mrs JAMES HIGGINS. Siblings of C.L.Higgins: FRED HIGGINS (one dau.-MRS. ROY WREN) JOHN HIGGINS MRS. WILL WINTERS MRS. ED RICKETTS MRS. CLINT RICKETT MABEL HIGGINS MRS. BRADFORD ROTH, N.Y. This info was obtained from two obituaries, one in the local paper in So. IL, and one from a paper in Soddy-daisy, TN. Other than stating he was employed at Madison #9 coalmine and that he was a member of Herrin's Prairie Post VFW and served in Company M, 68th Infantry as a drill sargent I know nothing. Is anyone doing lookups in or for Soddy-daisy? In advance I would like to say thank you for any help anyone can give. Thank you all, Mrs. Amy Ann Griesbach-Pauw

Hi All, Just found out that my Grandmother had a half brother named James Henry Miller...Henry, as he was known, lived in Cleveland most of his life..Henry was born about 1906, died on 4-20-1981...he married a Rose/Rosa Green... Their children are Bobby, Billy, and Phyllis, Phyllis married a Ledford...Henry was employed by a company called "Bendabout Farms" for 25 years..... Anyone who knows anything about this line...PLEASE CONTACT ME!!!! Thank You, Connie

Thought this might be of interest to others on the lists...Have already found 2 of my surnames on this site!! Connie

While watching a movie tonight, I realized that the ministry...was at a lot of Civil War battles... Just curious to know...Does anyone know of records kept by Ministers, Preachers, etc... during the Civil War??? Connie

Surnames: THOMAS, WETSON, SCHOAT, WELCH/WELSH, DAVIS, CRANE, LINER, COX, ARWOOD, ROMINES, ACHEY, RAPIER, BAYNA/BAYON. DESCENDANTS OF WILSON THOMAS (Wilson's parents may be Jacob and Elizabeth or Margaret) 1. Wilson THOMAS b. abt. 1815, TN?, ref: 2,6, occupation Farmer, m. (1) abt. 1840, in TN?, Tresa WETSON?, b. Abt. 1816, TN?, (daughter of Unk Wetson and Nancy WETSON) ref: 6, m. (2) 1865, in Tennessee, Sarah SCHOAT, b. 1836, TN.?, ref: 6, d. Unk. Wilson died Unk - Aft 1880. Wilson was married twice, first to Tresa WETSON and then married Sarah SCHOAT in 1865. I have to confirm this information. In 1860 found Wilson in Bradley Co., TN., married to Tresa. Then in 1870 Wilson was married to Sarah and living in Meig's Co., TN. Sarah and Wilson were back in Bradley Co., Tennessee in the 1880 Census. Tresa's maiden name may be Wetson. In the 1860 census a Nancy Wetson, 83 is living in the same household. Children by Tresa WETSON?: 2. i Jacob THOMAS b. abt 1841, TN??, ref: 6, d. Unk. 3. ii David THOMAS b. Abt 1843, TN??, ref: 6, d. Unk. 4. iii Nancy THOMAS b. Abt 1844, TN??, ref: 6, d. Unk. + 5. iv John Thompson THOMAS b. 23 Dec 1846. 6. v William "Bill" THOMAS b. Abt. 1853, Hamilton Co., TN, ref: 3, d. Unk. Bill was living in Birchwood, Tennessee when his brother John died. 7. vi Marshall THOMAS ? b. abt. 1858, TN. ?, ref: 6, d. Unk. 8. vii Vance "Vanee" THOMAS b. Abt 1859, Bradley Co., TN?, ref: 6, m. 23 Oct 1883, in Bradley Co., TN., Saville ROMINES, b. Unk, ref: 24. Vance died Unk. + 9. viii Emanuel THOMAS b. abt. 1865. Children by Sarah SCHOAT: 10. ix Margaret THOMAS b. abt. 1868, TN, ref: 6. Margaret was shown as Sarah and Wilson's daughter in 1880 Bradley Co., TN. census. 11. x Malinda THOMAS b. abt. 1873, TN, ref: 6, d. Unk. Malinda is listed as Wilson and Sarah's daughter in 1880 Bradley Co., TN. census. 12. xi Hugh THOMAS b. 1878, TN, ref: 6, d. Unk. Hugh is 2 years old in the 1880 Bradley Co. Census. Mom and dad; Sarah and Wilson Thomas. Second Generation 5. John Thompson THOMAS (1.Wilson1) b. 23 Dec 1846, Chattanooga, TN, ref: 3,6,7, occupation Shoe Cobbler, m. (1) abt 1870, in Bradley Co., TN??, Emily C. ??, b. Unk, unk, ref: 3, d. Unk. John m. (2) 03 Mar 1874, in Bradley Co., TN. Sarah Elizabeth WELCH/WELSH, b. 26 Jul 1854, Bradley Co,. TN?, (daughter of Charles WELCH/WELSH and Manerva DAVIS) ref: 3,6,7, d. 18 May 1925, North Chattanooga, TN, buried: 19 May 1925, Beason's Cemetery. John died Wednesday, 30 Dec 1931, Chattanooga, TN., buried: 31 Dec 1931, Beason's Cemetery. John and Sarah, in 1900 Rhea Co. census, had been married 27 years and had 13 children, 11 still living in 1900. John died at his home, 3910 Rossville Blvd. He has seven sons and four daughters surviving. Also two brothers. Funeral Service was held at the Clifton Hills Baptist Tabernacle. Burial in Beason's Cemetery. John was buried 18 years to the day his great-granddaughter Barbara Lynn Thomas was born in 1949. Emily may have only been married to John for a very short time and they had a daughter Margaret that was listed as a step-daughter to John's second wife Sarah. Sarah died at her home 5 p.m. on Monday in North Chattanooga, She has her husband, John and seven sons, three daughters surviving. Also a step-daughter Maggie Cox. Sarah died of Cancer of the Uterus with Metastases. Ironic Sarah was buried 47 years ago on the day her 6th generation grandson, Gary Thomas Fitzmaurice was born. Children by Emily C. ??: 13. i Margaret "Maggie" THOMAS b. prior to 1874, Chattanooga, TN, ref: 3, m. Unk, Unk. COX, b. Unk, ref: 3. Margaret died Unk. Maggie is listed in Sarah Welch Thomas's obituary as her step-daughter, Mrs. Maggie Cox and as John T. Thomas's daughter in his obituary. Her mom is probably Emily C. Maggie is living in Chattanooga in 1931 when her dad died. Children by Sarah Elizabeth WELCH/WELSH: 14. ii Willie "Bill" W.B. THOMAS b. 1874, Chattanooga, James/Hamilton Co.,TN, ref: 3,6, d. Unk. William, "Willie" was 6 years old on James Co., TN., 1880 census. From his dad's obituary he was probably living in Dayton, Rhea Co., TN in 1931. In his mom's obituary he was named as W.D. Thomas. 15. iii Emanuel THOMAS b. 1878, Chattanooga, James Co., TN, ref: 3,6, d. Unk. Emanuel was 2 years old on James Co., TN 1880 census. From his dad's obituary in was living in Oklahoma in December of 1931. 16. iv Mary THOMAS b. 1880, Chattanooga, James Co., TN, ref: 3,6, m. Unk, Unk ACHEY, b. Unk, ref: 3. Mary died Unk. Mary 3 months old on James Co., TN 1880 census. Mary was Mary Achey in her dad's obituary and living in Chattanooga, TN. 17. v Unknown. 18. vi Unknown. 19. vii Unknown. + 20. viii James Vance THOMAS b. 15 Dec 1884. 21. ix Sarah Ida THOMAS b. Jan 1886, Chattanooga, TN, ref: 3,6, m. Unk, R.M. LINER, b. Unk, ref: 3,6. Sarah died Unk. Sarah was called "Ida" per obituary information and she was Mrs. R. M. Liner, living in Rossville, GA. R. M. and Sarah Ida Thomas Liner were living in Rossville, GA. when her dad died in 1931. 22. x Martha J. THOMAS b. May 1888, Chattanooga, TN, ref: 3,6, m. Unk, Mr. ARWOOD, b. Unk, ref: 3. Martha died Unk. Martha married Mr. Arwood and they lived in Rossville, GA., when her father died in 1931. "Aunt Martha" helped to take care of her brother James' children after her sister-in-law Sarah Crain Thomas died in 1926. Aunt Martha used to take our dad Howard, "Tommie" up to Look-out Mountain when he was a little boy, he had remembered. 23. xi John Lee THOMAS b. Aug 1889, Chattanooga, TN, ref: 3,6, d. Unk. John was listed as John, Jr. in his dad's obituary, or there was another John born to Sarah Welch and John Thomas. John, Jr. was listed as living in Chattanooga when his dad died in 1931. 24. xii Robert Carl THOMAS b. Aug 1892, Chattanooga, TN, ref: 3,6, d. Unk. Robert Carl, living in New Mexico when his dad died in 1931. Named Robert Carl on 1900 Rhea Co., census, Carl Robert in his mom Sarah's obituary and looks like an error in his dad John's obituary, "Earl." 25. xiii David A. THOMAS b. Mar 1894, Chattanooga, TN., ref: 3,6, d. Unk. David is living in Chattanooga when his dad died in 1931. 26. xiv Charles THOMAS b. Apr 1896, Chattanooga, TN., ref: 3,6, d. Unk. Charles or Charlie is living in Rossville, GA. when his dad John died in 1931. 9. Emanuel THOMAS (1.Wilson1) b. abt. 1865, Hamilton Co., TN, ref: 3,6, m. 20 Jan 1883, in Bradley Co., TN, Mary C. GEREN, b. Abt. 1870, TN?, ref: 6, 24, d. Unk. Emanuel died Unk. Emanuel is listed in the 1880 Census as "Amanuel" 14 years old. Parents; Wilson and Sarah Thomas. I do not know if Tresa or Sarah is Emanuel's mom. Wilson was married first to Tresa WETSON, then to Sarah SCHOAT in 1865. In 1920 Census Emanuel 53, wife Mary 50 and children are living in Bradley County, TN., at 3619 Ocoee St., Cleveland. Others in household; S(G)wninn F. Gerrew, father-in-law, 72, b. N.C. Mattie Rapier 32, dtr., Mart T. Rapier 11, gr-dtr., Barney Rapier 9, gr-dtr., Thomas L. Rapier 2 8/12, all born in TN. Mary and Emanuel may have had other children between Lana and Merand that were living away from home. Children: 27. i Mattie THOMAS b. abt. 1888, TN?, ref: 6, d. Unk. Mattie is living with her mom and dad and her 3 children, Mart T. Rapier daughter age 11, Barney Rapier daughter age 9, and son Thomas L. Rapier age 2 8/12, all born in Tennessee per census record. 28. ii Lana THOMAS b. abt 1893, TN?, ref: 6, d. Unk. Lana is 27 years old at the time of the 1900 census. 29. iii Merrand THOMAS b. abt 1906, TN?, ref: 6, d. Unk. Merrand is 14 years old at the time of the census. Probably has older brothers and sisters. Third Generation 20. James Vance THOMAS (5.John2, 1.Wilson1) b. 15 Dec 1884, Chattanooga, James Co., TN, ref: 1.3,6,7, occupation Retired RR?, m. unk, Sarah Elizabeth CRAIN/CRANE, b. abt 1897, Alabama, (daughter of T.N. CRANE/CRAIN and BAYNA/BAYON, C. Cora) ref: 1,2,3, d. 22 June 1926, Red Barn, Hamilton Co., TN, buried: 23 June 1926, New Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Sarah is buried, Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN. James died 1970, Palo Alto, CA, buried: San Rafael, CA - Residence. James, son of John T. and Sarah E. Welch Thomas. One of 13 children. James came to Michigan to visit and to meet his grandkids for the first time in the early 60's. He stayed with us at the cottage at Point Look-out, AuGres, MI. Howard (Tommie), looked a little like his dad only quite a bit taller. On 13 Oct. 1937 James signed for his Social Security Application. He was living at 626 Main St., Sausalito, Calif. He was working for A. W. Teatbar, 406 Gazaneau Ave., Sausalito, California. Our dad was 15 yrs. old. Sarah died, Howard her son thought, when he was about 4 years old but he was only 2 and a half years old. Dad said she was "six feet tall." Sarah was 30 years old when she died of TB in her home in McHalta, Red Barn, TN. Howard, Sarah's son was married to his bride Alice, 22 Jun 1946, twenty years later on the day Sarah had died. In Sarah's obituary her cemetery is named as "Julian" Cemetery, near Cleveland. Children: 30. i Amos THOMAS b. 1919?, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN., ref: 3, d. Unk. Amos, I am not sure of the birth order of the children except Howard was listed as the fourth born to Sarah his mom on the birth record. 31. ii Dorothy THOMAS b. abt. 1920 ?, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN., ref: 3, d. Unk. Dorothy we were told fell out a window when she was young and she died. 32. iii Claude Arnold THOMAS b. 11 Mar 1922, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, ref: 3,5, d. abt Nov 1996, San Rafael, or Kentfield, CA. Birth information from USMC Honorable Discharge Cert. dated 8 Nov 1946. Enlisted on the 23 day of Aug 1940. Marine detachment - USS California 30 Nov 1940 - 28 Dec 1942 - Alaska 22 June 1943 - 2 Aug 1944 Pacific Area: 5 Jun 1945 - 13 Jul 1946. Participated in action against the enemy while serving aboard ship; Participated in the Occupation of Japan 23 Sep 1945 - 15 June 1946. Issued Honorable Discharge Button @ Camp Lejeune, N.C. 8 Nov 1946. Good Conduct Medal 22 Aug 1943 & Good Conduct Medal Star (1st) 22 Aug 1946. + 33. iv Howard Melvin ("Tommie") THOMAS b. 04 Jan 1924. 34. v Clarence THOMAS b. 1925 ?, Chattanooga, or Dayton, TN ?, ref: 3,10, d. unk. Uncle Clarence came to MI once to visit with his brother Howard. Cannot remember his wife's name. They had a son named Danny. Last known residence Ringgold, Georgia. Sure hope to find some family connections!! Thanks, Barb (Thomas) Fitzmaurice - Michigan BLFITZMA@prodigy.net

Been a while since I posted..so here goes.. I am researching the following names and locations: Barns-Roane Co Buchanan-Polk Co Howell- Hamilton, McMinn, Polk, & Roane Co Womack- Bradley, Hamilton, McMinn, & Polk Co Sarah Barns married Pleasant Howell in 1845, Roane Co., Tn. The family is listed on the 1850 & 1860 Roane Co Census, but Sarah & children are in Polk Co by 1870, without Pleasant. Rumor says he died in Civil War, but I have no proof of that. I have been unable to find anything on him after 1860, but there were several other children born to Sarah, so I assume he was alive until at least 1865. Pleasant's mother was Lavinia/Vina/ Viney Howell. Maiden name may have also been Howell. Who are her parents, who is the father to Pleasant?? Who are Sarah Barns' parents?Any help on this line would be appreciated. I am willing to share the information I have. Amanda J Howell, daughter of Pleasant & Sarah, married Issac Buchanan before 1870. They are listed on the 1880 Polk County, TN census..Where did they go from there? One of Amanda's brother's, Pleasant B Howell ended up in Eufala, Ok... Possibly Amanda did too, but I haven't found her yet. I have lots of Womack info, especially from 1797 to the present, which I am glad to share. The Womack line married into the Howell line mentioned above. Thank You, Connie Other surnames I am researching: MOREE, DAVIS, SUNDERLAND, THOMPSON, NICHOLSON, & others..

Hello, This is a reminder to subscribers of these lists that the McClung Historical Collection (a branch of the Knox County Public Library) is closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. The Knox County Archives will also be closed on Friday, July 3. (The archives are always closed on Saturday and Sunday). The East Tennessee Historical Society Museum will be *open* for regular hours throughout the weekend. Updated holiday schedules for organizations housed in the East Tennessee History Center are always posted on the East Tennessee Historical Society web pages at http://www.korrnet.org/eths/info.htm Have a safe and happy 4th of July. I hope this information is helpful. Sincerely, Shane S. Rhyne, Public Relations Coordinator East Tennessee Historical Society P.O. Box 1629, Knoxville TN 37901-1629 ETHS@netstarcomm.net http://www.korrnet.org/eths/ ***Please note ETHS cannot respond to online requests for research assistance at this time. For a listing of professional researchers in this area, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to ETHS at the address in the signature above.***

Looking for Jake Jackson SANSOM,m. Otsie Fannie CAMPBELL,both died in Chattanooga 1940-1955.Jake may be related to a Bradley Co. judge. Pat Koger

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Hi everyone, This is my John Thompson THOMAS' born 1846 died 1931 in Chattanooga, brother's family. If you recognize someone I would love to hear from you. John and Emanuel's father's name was Wilson THOMAS born about 1816-17? In 1920 Bradley Co., TN Census: THOMAS, Emmuel (Emanuel) Vol. 3 E.D. 16 Street 1 Line 45 White - Age 53 Bradley Co. Cleveland 3619 Ocoee Street THOMAS, Mary C. wife, age 50 Born in TN. THOMAS, Lana daughter, age 27 Born in TN. THOMAS, Merand son, age 14 Born in TN. GERREW, Swininn F. Father-in-law age 72 Born in North Carolina RAPIER, Mattie daughter, age 32 Born in TN RAPIER, Mart T. granddaughter age 11 Born in TN RAPIER, Barney granddaughter age 9 Born in TN RAPIER, Thomas L. grandson age 2 8/12 Born in TN Looks like one extended family. Swininn could be an A or a G.....difficult to read. I am still trying to find Wilson THOMAS' first wife. His second wife's name was Sarah. At least I think Sarah was his second wife. She was born in 1836 per census records, too young to be John T. Thomas' mother unless she lied bigtime about her age. I believe Wilson died in Bradley Co. sometime after 1880. Still searching. Barb (Thomas) Fitzmaurice - Michigan BLFITZMA@prodigy.net

Hello researchers, The following information will be of interest to anyone planning a research trip to Knoxville during the July 4th weekend. With the July 4 holiday falling on a Saturday, this year's holiday schedule at the East Tennessee Historical Center can get confusing. We post this information in hopes that you will be able to enjoy a productive visit during your planned research trips to Knoxville and not find yourself locked outside of a closed building. On Friday, July 3, the following offices and/or facilities in the East Tennessee Historical Center will be *closed*: The McClung Historical Collection, the Knox County Archives, and the Tennessee Society-Sons of the Revolution. The following offices and/or facilities will be *open* on Friday, July 3: The East Tennessee Historical Society and the East Tennessee Historical Society Museum. However, those wishing to visit the ETHS offices will need to enter from the museum entrance (Market Street) on that day. On Saturday, July 4, the McClung Historical Collection will be *closed* for the July 4 holiday and will resume normal Saturday hours on July 11. The Knox County Archives, the Tennessee Society-Sons of the Revolution and the East Tennessee Historical Society offices will also be closed that day in keeping with their regular scheduled hours. The East Tennessee Historical Society Museum will be *open* on Saturday, July 4, for its normal operating hours of 10 am-4 pm. On Sunday, July 5, the McClung Historical Collection re-opens on its normal operating schedule of 1-5 pm. The East Tennessee Historical Society Museum also will operate on its normal Sunday schedule (1-5 pm) on July 5. The Knox County Archives, Tennessee Society-Sons of the Revolution, and the offices of the East Tennessee Historical Society will be closed as regularly scheduled on Sunday. We hope this information is helpful to you during the upcoming holiday. Information about holiday schedules at the East Tennessee Historical Center is posted regularly on the ETHS web pages at http://www.korrnet.org/eths/info.htm Whether planning a visit to the East Tennessee Historical Center or any other research location, it is always wise to call in advance to learn if normal operating hours will be observed during your planned visit. Sincerely, Shane S. Rhyne, Public Relations Coordinator East Tennessee Historical Society P.O. Box 1629, Knoxville TN 37901-1629 ETHS@netstarcomm.net http://www.korrnet.org/eths/ ***Please note ETHS cannot respond to online requests for research assistance at this time. For a listing of professional researchers in this area, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to ETHS at the address in the signature above.***

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I am looking for a Braxton Edgemon (or one of the varieties of spelling used in the name). I have very little information about him but records show that he died in 1820 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. I am interested in where he was buried. If you have info I would love to hear from you. JWH. - ------------------------------ AUDREY and JWHENSON 2305 Laurelton Creek Lane Chattanooga, Tennessee USA 37421 - ------------------------------ 423-892-3567 (For FAX use same number; make voice contact before faxing) - ------------------------------ jwhenson@southern.edu - ------------------------------ Check out our HomePage http://home.chattanooga.net/~henson3 - ------------------------------

Just want to let everyone know that some very kind and generous people sought to find "Julian Cemetery". It is located near New Friendship Baptist Church, 1344 Chatata Valley Road, Cleveland, TN. So now armed with directions, names and addresses someday I plan "the" trip to Tennessee and especially to above location!! Thank you , thank you all for assisting me. Barb (Thomas) Fitzmaurice - Michigan BLFITZMA@prodigy.net

I am seeking to make contact with ANYONE who is researching the McALLISTER Family in Bradley County. I am trying to sort out all of the Bradley County McAllister's to see their relationship to each other and to my gggg-grandfather WILLIAM McALLISTER.. Your help will be much appreciate. I will be in Bradley County around the middle of July and will be happy to share my research with anyone who is interested. Wanda Shelton shelton@isc-durant.com