Were did all the Cemetery talk go ?? I was enjoying this ! Kevin Morgan

HI! I am so glad many of you are working on the cemeteries. Back in late 80's I went to Woodbury and made white oak baskets with Maggie Murphy. Last checked on her in 91 and found out she was living with a sister elsewhere. also learned her son and family had perished in a fire. I did not have time to check genealogy. Well..... the Murphy's have a connection with the Harts. James Marion Hart b. 11/24/1856 in Warren Co. TN d. 2/25/1876 maybe Dunlop, TN David Marion (McDonald??)Hart b. 1/7/1835 d. 3/19/1906 Ham. Co. IL m. Lockey Jane Lance 1/15/1856, she was born 1/15/1839 Cannon Co. TN d. 9/05/1883 Ham. Co. IL. she was the daughter of Gabriel and Ruth Lance. does anyone have more info on any of them? Treasa Brookman "Have the day of your life" > > > ==== TNCANNON Mailing List ==== > To subscribe to or unsubscribe from the Cannon Co. list, send mail to.. > [email protected] ,with subscribe or unsubscribe > in the subject line. NOTHING ELSE. > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors > at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: > http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 > >

Don Marcum wrote.... > Its not the removal of the vine its the damage they could do if they > wasn't careful. > One of the common names for vinca minor is graveyard vine. Don..... I was armed with a laptop computer, books and maps. I had no digging tools, whatsoever. I don't see that we posed any threat. I think the guy was just being a horse's butt. True, I could have pushed the issue, and eventually, the county sheriff or a deputy would have come out and explained things to him. But, I didn't bother. Jess Lewis

I have a copy of a deed to the Haley Cemetery in Sycamore. Helen -----Original Message----- From: Jess Lewis <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 17:28:43 -0500 Subject: Re: [TNCANNON] Cemeterying Looks like excellent advice, to me. I use my 20 year old pair of "Red Wing" boots, covered with dirt, grease, grime, etc., but still got some life in them. But, it is a great adventure, for me, and a lot of fun. Neighbors have usually been friendly and cooperative with us. Occasionally someone will remember another nearby almost forgotten cemetery, which is a big bonus, so be nice. I have only been denied access to one cemetery, in Cannon Co. It is the Campbell Cemetery in SE Cannon Co., a mile or so South of the Pleasant View Community. The excuse was people were coming in and stealing "cemetery vine", so they didn't want anyone back there. Sounded pretty lame, to me, but whatever. Don't forget to "share". Jess Lewis ==== TNCANNON Mailing List ==== To subscribe to or unsubscribe from the Cannon Co. list, send mail to.. [email protected] ,with subscribe or unsubscribe in the subject line. NOTHING ELSE. ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

The last time i was in old cemetaries in cannon county i saw where they had tried to take some vinca also. Blair cemetary for sure can't remember the other one. Its not the removal of the vine its the damage they could do if they wasn't careful. One of the common names for vinca minor is graveyard vine. I would guess in the days long gone by that it was used as decorating of the grave and took root. it loves shade. The best patch of it i ever saw was at a old house place deep in the woods.. --------------------------------- Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.

Are there any descendants of Caruthers/Brandon marriages there in Cannon County? If so I would like to correspond with some of the descendants. Thanks. Betty Guthrie McCollum

Has anyone done the old Todd cemetery in Burgen? There was a lady over there a few years ago according to Mr Miller that was starting to clean up the area. Jess Rogers ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jess Lewis" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [TNCANNON] Cemeterying > Looks like excellent advice, to me. I use my 20 year old pair of "Red > Wing" boots, covered with dirt, grease, grime, etc., but still got some > life in them. > But, it is a great adventure, for me, and a lot of fun. > Neighbors have usually been friendly and cooperative with us. Occasionally > someone will remember another nearby almost forgotten cemetery, which is a > big bonus, so be nice. > I have only been denied access to one cemetery, in Cannon Co. It is the > Campbell Cemetery in SE Cannon Co., a mile or so South of the Pleasant > View Community. The excuse was people were coming in and stealing > "cemetery vine", so they didn't want anyone back there. Sounded pretty > lame, to me, but whatever. > Don't forget to "share". > > Jess Lewis > > > ==== TNCANNON Mailing List ==== > To subscribe to or unsubscribe from the Cannon Co. list, send mail to.. > [email protected] ,with subscribe or unsubscribe > in the subject line. NOTHING ELSE. > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

Yeah, that's a really lame excuse. Cemetery vine is just vinca and it reproduces itself fairly quickly. We started some recently in a totally shady area and it doubled in size in one season. Teresa Ghee Elliott-IBSSG TMG sentences http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rutherfordcemetery/TMG%20census%20t emplates/TMG.html -----Original Message----- From: Jess Lewis [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 5:29 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [TNCANNON] Cemeterying Looks like excellent advice, to me. I use my 20 year old pair of "Red Wing" boots, covered with dirt, grease, grime, etc., but still got some life in them. But, it is a great adventure, for me, and a lot of fun. Neighbors have usually been friendly and cooperative with us. Occasionally someone will remember another nearby almost forgotten cemetery, which is a big bonus, so be nice. I have only been denied access to one cemetery, in Cannon Co. It is the Campbell Cemetery in SE Cannon Co., a mile or so South of the Pleasant View Community. The excuse was people were coming in and stealing "cemetery vine", so they didn't want anyone back there. Sounded pretty lame, to me, but whatever. Don't forget to "share". Jess Lewis ==== TNCANNON Mailing List ==== To subscribe to or unsubscribe from the Cannon Co. list, send mail to.. [email protected] ,with subscribe or unsubscribe in the subject line. NOTHING ELSE. ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

Looks like excellent advice, to me. I use my 20 year old pair of "Red Wing" boots, covered with dirt, grease, grime, etc., but still got some life in them. But, it is a great adventure, for me, and a lot of fun. Neighbors have usually been friendly and cooperative with us. Occasionally someone will remember another nearby almost forgotten cemetery, which is a big bonus, so be nice. I have only been denied access to one cemetery, in Cannon Co. It is the Campbell Cemetery in SE Cannon Co., a mile or so South of the Pleasant View Community. The excuse was people were coming in and stealing "cemetery vine", so they didn't want anyone back there. Sounded pretty lame, to me, but whatever. Don't forget to "share". Jess Lewis

Here's some good Cemetery advice. This time of the year when the nights are cool, and the days warm and sunny, be prepared to see snakes. They are coming out of hibernation, and they are looking for big stones to sun on. Tombstones with their flat surfaces work perfectly for this. Like Jess said, cleaned off cemeteries are fairly safe. If surrounded by woods, be on your guard. Most snakes hate you more than you hate them. (Yes, I know the extreme of your hatred. <G>) * Buy GOOD hiking boots. These come up on the ankles for several reasons. They are expensive and worth every penny. There are often holes in the cemetery from moles, and these boots can save you many a twisted ankle. * Wear jeans. Yes, I know it is hot, but jeans protect you from bites of ALL kinds. A good bug spray and sunscreen are advisable too. * Check in with the neighbors. Southern families protect their cemeteries. If you don't check in, don't be surprised if gun shot isn't more of a threat than snake bite. If you do check in, and you stay in the cemetery too long, that person will check to see what is taking you so long. If you were to get hurt, that could be what saves you. * Take a buddy. This isn't just for girl scouts. Cemeterying is not a single hobby. Take a friend. If you get hurt, you will be glad you did. * Take a cell phone, but don't be surprised if it doesn't work. IF the nearest house is two miles away, then there is little need for cell towers, and your fancy city phone isn't going to work. Be sure to know where you are. If you see a house, write down the local 911 number before you get to the cemetery. If you do need professional help, they are only going to be able to find you IF you know where you are. * Buy a good digital camera that uses AA batteries. I can guarantee that if your batteries die in a cemetery, the local grocery will NOT sell those fancy digital camera batteries. AA batteries are small and easy to carry. Do NOT leave dead ones in the cemetery. Cemeteries are for dead people. * Leave the cemetery cleaner than you found it. Trash can be picked up and thrown away. However, NO matter how bad the flowers look, they are not for you to throw away. If you have to move them, put them back. They are precious to someone and that person will want to remove them for themselves. * Use the bathroom in town. You do not want to find that lovely snake sunning himself while you are relieving yourself in the woods. Go with an empty bladder and a full tummy and you will have a much better time. * Do not feed any animals you see. They will think there will be food there later, and once you are gone there won't be and they will just learn to irritate mourners at the next funeral. And remember often country animals aren't vaccinated, especially the wild ones, and if you get bit, you are risking getting rabies. That cute cat needs to be left alone. * Have fun. This is a good part of your hobby. * Share what you find. If we all did one cemetery and put it online, the whole county would be online and others could use our hard work. Teresa Ghee Elliott Rutherford County, TN cemeteries http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rutherfordcemetery/

While researching and compiling our book, "Tombstones of Cannon Co., TN." I never encountered the 1st snake of any kind, in Cannon Co. We walked through woods, rocks, and underbrush, in all seasons, for several years, without any problem. I do wear boots and make a lot of noise. Just dumb, rookie luck, I guess, but I believe that most snakes are probably as scared of people as people are scared of snakes. I don't think they really want a confrontation. Besides, the vast majority of better known cemeteries in Cannon Co., are pretty well kept. Many are mowed frequently, in the summer. So, I wouldn't let a snake alarm keep me away, if I wanted to do research in the county. I have had far more encounters with ticks, than anything else. Load up on "Deep Woods OFF", or even the Avon product, "skin so soft"and you should be OK. Jess Lewis

It really depends on how cool Sept. is at the time. I usually don't see them after the middle of Sept. because it's already getting chilly at night. But I can't say that I have personally seen any in Oct., and that's about the time of year I start checking my fence lines for damage. Bobby -----Original Message----- From: heather e blair [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 8:45 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [TNCANNON] Cannon Co., Cemeteries I am thinking of visiting in October if I have enough money to travel. Will the copperheads still be a problem then? Do y'all have moccasins or rattlesnakes, too? - Heather

I am thinking of visiting in October if I have enough money to travel. Will the copperheads still be a problem then? Do y'all have moccasins or rattlesnakes, too? - Heather http://surgerysupport.uchicago.edu/hblair/ On Tue, 25 Apr 2006, Kevin Morgan wrote: > Wear high boots and carry a pistol. Copperheads are bad this time of year. Especially around rocks. When moving stones, use a long metal bar to pry them up first before you reach your hand under them.I remember back in the 1960's, my Dad bought a car from Herbert Jakes in Murfreesboro. It was at Tracy City. We opened up the door on it sitting in a field. We were standing there when a coppehead, as big as a man's arm crawled out and hit the ground from under the front seat. Think if we had got in there to drive it awy !!! > Be careful !! Best time is in the winter when all those critters are gone. > Kevin > > > ==== TNCANNON Mailing List ==== > To subscribe to or unsubscribe from the Cannon Co. list, send mail to.. > [email protected] ,with subscribe or unsubscribe > in the subject line. NOTHING ELSE. > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > >

For what it's worth... I was visiting Sissom Cemetery in South Western Cannon about October a couple of years ago and did see (and hear) two snakes. (I did not wait to find out what kind they were.) I say hear for the only evidence of one was the brush and grasses being disturbed. The other was going down a dry creek bed across the road from the cemetery. I was on the bridge over it. I did not realize they could travel so fast! John Bobby Lykins <[email protected]> wrote: It really depends on how cool Sept. is at the time. I usually don't see John D. Sissom [email protected] sola fida

Thanks Kevin, That's some VERY good advice!! I've already seen a couple, just black snakes though. I'm told I have to watch out for the small rattlers up here in my part of the hill also. I'm used to fishing with water moccasins, and seeing copper heads here on the farm, but I believe a rattler would make me [email protected]! :) Thanks again Bobby Lykins

Just wanted to let everyone know that my wife and I have volunteered to help out rootsweb cemetery project for Cannon County. Kim Hendrix has a national site with every state and county listed with plenty to be volunteered. Kim has been extremely busy trying update the site as quick as she can and still have a personal life, so for now she only has three of the cemeteries online and available to see. We have three more ready to submit to her, but she asked if we could hold off until she gets caught up. According to Jess Lewis' book there are 176 known cemeteries in the county. So it is gonna take some time to get them online, but we also found out as in the case of the St. John cemetery, we are still waiting for permission. The owner has a locked gate and posted. Here's the website for our county: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncemete/cannon/cannon.htm Hope it helps someone out! Bobby & Betty Lykins

Wear high boots and carry a pistol. Copperheads are bad this time of year. Especially around rocks. When moving stones, use a long metal bar to pry them up first before you reach your hand under them.I remember back in the 1960's, my Dad bought a car from Herbert Jakes in Murfreesboro. It was at Tracy City. We opened up the door on it sitting in a field. We were standing there when a coppehead, as big as a man's arm crawled out and hit the ground from under the front seat. Think if we had got in there to drive it awy !!! Be careful !! Best time is in the winter when all those critters are gone. Kevin

I don't see any Earp listings in the Cannon Co. Tombstones book, the Chancery Court Records 1840-1880, or the Land Deed Genealogy of Cannon Co. 1836-1857. In Sistler's Index to Early TN Wills and Administrations 1779-1861 there is one listing EARP Jonathan 1855, Benton Co. mr-2-595 If you would like a copy of that document, I could get it for you. Just email me for details. Kristi Moffitt [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Jackie Johnston [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 6:26 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [TNCANNON] EARP, Families: Burials I am looking for information on where (any)of the family of Jefferson Earp are buried: Or death date and place. Nancy (MOORE) EARP: 1782- after 1860: Tennessee-maybe Missouri (mother): burial unknown Nancy "Jane" (EARP) ARNOLD: 1812-after 1860: Tennessee-maybe Missouri (youngest sister): burial unknown Jefferson EARP:1805-1880 died in Beech Grove, Coffee County, Tennessee-burial unknown Martha (BROWN) EARP: 1810- before 1870 She lived in Beech Grove until her death Elizbeth (MANKIN) EARP: 1844: unknown place and time of death John W. EARP: 1827- December 1879- Tennessee Mildrey "Milley" (EARP) STARNES: 1835-after 1853 unknown date and place of burial George W. EARP: 1836-before 1880: unknown Sarah M. (EARP) MESSICK: 1840-1882: unknown Christopher C. EARP: 1842-1870-75 unknown Thomas J. EARP: 1846-after 1822: unknown Ruebin W. EARP: 1849-????: unknown Mary "Aunt Babe" Margaret (EARP) NORTON: 1854-1871: unknown Any information on these family members or their families would be appreciated. Spelling of names may vary. Thanks in advance. Jackie ==== TNCANNON Mailing List ==== Stop by & visit the Cannon Co. Genealogy and History website at... http://www.tngenweb.org/cannon/ ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

Brian, Good luck in you research. Check with the Tennessee State Archives. They have public records from every county in Tennessee. Helen L. Rogers -----Original Message----- From: Brian Downing <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 07:27:01 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [TNCANNON] Libraries in Cannon County? Hi, I'm assuming that the County Courthouse in Woodbury has good genealogical resources for Cannon County, but are there any libraries in the area with similar resources? I plan on making a trip from Kentucky in May and would appreciate any local tips or advice on this question. Thanks! Brian Downing __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ==== TNCANNON Mailing List ==== Several people subscribe and unsubscribe from the list each month. You are encouraged to resubmit your queries once or twice per year to reach new listmembers. ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx

Warren County Genealogical Association moved to the Warren County Administration Annex, 201 Locust St. We are open only by request. Magness Memorial Library, 118 W. Main St. has a good Cannon County section, Brad Walker is the genealogy department.. Ladye Jane Hunter http://www.usgennet.org/usa/tn/county/warren/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jess Lewis" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 10:28 AM Subject: Re: [TNCANNON] Libraries in Cannon County? > In addition to the Adams Library, in Woodbury, > The Manchester library in Coffee Co., about 30 miles S. of Woodbury, has a > pretty good Cannon collection, also. Lots of people, especially in > southern Cannon and northern Coffee kinda drifted back and forth across > the not well defined line. The library is open 9 to 5 daily. Open late > (9:00 PM) Monday. Tuesday & Thursday. Closed on Sunday. > The Coffee Co. Historical Society room in the Court House is open Mondays > 9 to 1 PM. Other times, by appointment. > The Linebaugh library in Murfreesboro (20 Miles west of Woodbury) also has > an excellent research room, with lots of Cannon Co. info.. Not sure of > hours but I'm sure at least 9-5 and some nights. > Both have an excellent microfilm collection, film readers & printers. Both > towns are located along Interstate 24 and have an excellent selection of > motels and restaurants. > McMinnville (20 miles east of Woodbury, in Warren Co.) also HAD an very > good Cannon collection and research room, but they have recently moved. > Maybe Ladye Jane can fill us in on Warren Co., today. > Keep in mind, that Cannon was formed in 1836. Roughly half the area came > from Rutherford and half from Warren. Many records and families have > records and histories that extend into these counties. DeKalb Co. was > formed a few years later, partially from Cannon Co. Some families and > records, of course, extend into that area, also. There was also some line > shifting between Cannon & Wilson Co., up in the Auburn (later Auburntown) > area. > > There is a small >> 1834 << map of the area, near the top of the Cannon > Co. page at.... > http://www.tngenweb.org/cannon/ > also, a rough map showing Civil Districts in Cannon Co., the surrounding > counties and how they join up at the county lines, is at.... > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/tn/cannon/districts.htm > > Jess Lewis > > > ==== TNCANNON Mailing List ==== > Post or search Cannon Co. area Genealogical Queries at... > http://www.bellsouthpwp.net/C/a/CanCofHist/cannon/canqry.htm > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx >