Hi Folks, I have some exciting news about the NEW Claiborne County Historian. It just happens that my cousin Joyce Watson has been appointed the New County Historian. I'm really proud that she was nominated and approved by the County Commissioners. I can't think of anyone that will be more committed and devoted to get the job done. She's worked tirelessly for the Cemetery Association and I know she'll be excellent in her new position as well. Congratulations Joyce! Pam ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Researching the following surnames: BREEDING, CRUTCHFIELD, CUPP, ELLISON, ENGLAND, FAULKNER/FORTNER/FORKNER, FIELDS, GOIN, GREER, HUBBS, HURST, JOHNSON, KECK, KILLION, OUSLEY/OWSLEY, ROARK, RUSSELL, SNAVELY, WAGGONER, WYRICK, and other assorted and connected families. CLAIBORNE COUNTY PIONEER PROJECT http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ccpp/pioneer/index.htm WELCOME TO THE CLAIBORNE COUNTY CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncctca/index.htm

Does anyone know if the Claiborne Co. Library has a e-mail address. Thanks Kyle

From the Knoxville News Sentinel 29 Sep 2004 WHEATLEY, DAVID LUCAS - age 59 of Cumberland Gap, passed away September 28, 2004 at his home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday September 30, 2004 at Reece Valley Chapel. Burial in the Kibert Cemetery. Visitation 8-9 p.m. Wednesday at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel. 423-869-3651 ============================================ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend to the death, your right to say it" Voltaire

I'm researching a school in Claiborne Co. Tn called Summit Point, it was located on Clouds Road. I recently placed a school picture dated 1924 in the Claiborne Progress asking for help in identifing the children in the picture. I've received information to identify over half the kids and have prospects on the rest. I've been told that the school burned down in 1926. I would like to know any history on the school, like when it was built. I have another picture dating sometime in the 1890's and the school in the background looks like the same school. If anyone knows when the school was built I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks, Kyle

I'm searching for a family of Caylor's (Caler, Calor) living in Claiborne County in the mid to late 1800's. Parents were John and Sarah. Any information would really be appreciated. Diane [email protected]

list looking for the 2 sisters of: Myrtle Fields b. 8-12-1892 married TOM NORTH had 2 sisters a RILLIE? or BILLIE? FIELDS GORDON, and GIRTIE FIELDS WILLIAMS. Myrtle Fields b. 8-12-1892 & d. 2-20-1976 buried in Yoakum Chapel Cemetery, Claiborne Co., married: TNThomas North b. 1-13-1894 & d. 8-18-1961 buried in Yoakum Chapel Cemetery, Claiborne Co., TN the MYRTLE FIELDS NOTH's son DIT married my aunt EDITH MOORE. they lived off RED HILL RD. in POWELLs VALLEY near FLATWOODS church. thanks Ray Moore. MOORE,MAYES,TOWNSLEY,WHITEAKER, WHITAKER,GRUBBS,POE, GRAY, HAUN,LONG,OGLESBY, MOLES,MEADOWS,LAMBERT,NORTH, FIELDS,(HUNDLEY,MANIS,of HAWKINS Co.TN.) & others. in CLAIBORNE,KNOX,GRAINGER Cos.TN. http://tippytnn.topcities.com/moore508/moore.htm

Mary "Polly" Hipshire who died c 1848 married Thomas Coffey c 1833. I have six children for this union. After Mary died Thomas Coffey then married Mahala Wise and they had four children. Mary had a son George Coffey who was born in 1829. I do not know who his father could be. All of this possibly occured in or around Grainger Co., TN. George Coffey married Nancy M. Dalton. George died in 1894 in Grainger Co., TN. Can anyone share any information on Mary Hipshire, George Coffey, and Nancy M. Dalton? I would like to know which line Nancy descends from as well as who George Washington Coffey's father may have been. Thanks in advance for any help, Sheri in Louisiana --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? vote.yahoo.com - Register online to vote today!

I am posting this obit because I believe this gentleman may have connections to CC. Eugene R. Jones 09/24/2004 Feb. 23, 1932 - Sept. 22, 2004 Services have been set for Eugene R. Jones, 72, of Monroe who died at 7:51 p.m. Wednesday at Toledo Hospital. He had been in ill health since 1988. Friends may call until 9 p.m. tonight at Rupp Funeral Home. He will lie in state at 10 a.m. until services at 11 Saturday at Bible Fellowship Church. The Rev. Eugene White, pastor of the church, and the Rev. Andy Hill, pastor of Calvary Bible Chapel, will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle. Born Feb. 23, 1932, in Monroe, he was the son of Herbie and Gladys (Pierce) Drummonds Jones. He married Marlene J. Mayes Dec. 27, 1949, in Monroe. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Ricky E. (Yolanda) of Toledo and Steven D. (Dawn) of Monroe; a daughter, S. Renee (Jonathan) White of Monroe; two brothers, Johnny R. (Judy) Drummonds and Jimmie K. (Cathy) Drummonds both of Monroe; a daughter, W. Faye (Jim) Fletcher of Monroe, and six grandchildren.

Mary Jo McWilliams, age 75, of Harrogate, was born February 17,1929 and passed away September 14,2004 at the University of Tennessee Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrogate. She was a member of Nancy Hanks Society and Harrogate Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her parents: A.L. and Flora Cook Owenby; husband, Harry McWilliams, Sr. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law: Carmalita Owenby of Maryville; sons and daughters-in-law: Owen and Darliss Owenby of Cumberland Gap, Harry Jr. and Cathy McWilliams of Nashville, Michael and Kristy McWilliams of Dandridge; grandchildren: Paula Wright, Guy Snyder, Matthew McWilliams, Michael McWilliams, Jr., Christina McWilliams, Joshua Aaron Owenby, Madison and Morgan McWilliams; great grandchildren: Steven Wright, Stacey Wright, Aaron Snyder, Garrett Snyder, Owen McWilliams, Rebecca Grace McWilliams, Sydney McWilliams and Kirsten Clifford; sisters: Reba Lucas of Middlesboro, Ky., Marlene Earp of Ashville, NC.; a host of special cousins and friends. Funeral Services were held 8 p.m. Saturday, September 18 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, September 19 in Harrogate Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Clendaniel officiating. Songs by Carolyn Williams and Wanda Evans. Pallbearers: Guy Snyder, Matthew McWilliams, Michael McWilliams, Kelly Chumley, Larry Burchell and Roy Kendall. Honorary Pallbearers: Michael McWilliams, Jack McWilliams, Bobby McWilliams, Manny Latorre and Dick Nevils. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ********************* Vinnie Kate Bolden, age 88, of Tazewell, was born November 2, 1935 and passed away September 15, 2004. She was a member of Yellow Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddrid (Buck) Bolden; parents: Bessie Porter Bolden and Lewis (son) Bolden; brothers: James Robert Bolden, George Bolden, Greenlee Bolden, Joe Bolden; sisters: Bobbie Maxie, Ruby Mae McNew. Survivors include her son, Mavrick Bolden of Tazewell; special grandson, Jessie Lee Bolden of Tazewell; brothers: Junior Kyle Bolden of New Tazewell, Jim Bolden of Lone Mountain, Chester Bolden, Floyd Edward Bolden both of Sneedville; sisters: Lila Bell, Sarah McDaniel both of Sneedville; special sister, Pauline Lawson of Sneedville; several nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 18 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Gibson officiating. Burial in Bolden-Standifer Cemetery. Songs by Jimmy and Mary Oxendine. Pallbearers: Wayne North, Alvin Bolden, Robert Bolden, Buster Maxie, Eddie Ray Lawson and Adam Ramsey. Honorary pallbearers: brother, Junior Kyle Bolden and grandson, Jessie Lee Bolden. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ************************** Fuston Bussell, age 58, of Monroe, Mi., was born Novemebr 17, 1945 in Claiborne County and passed away Friday, September 19, 2004 at his home. He was the son of William Clarence Bussell and Donna Daniels. He had been seriously ill for three months with Cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Junior Bussell; sister, Gloria Jane Harris. Survivors include his brothers: Lee and Sam Bussell; sisters: Hazle Cosby and R. Zella Harmon. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park in Monroe, Mi. Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe, Mi., in charge. (P) **************************** Ernest Lee Cannon, age 35, was born July 1, 1969 in Pineville, Ky. and passed away September 12, 2004 at his home in Ewing, Va. He was a member of Clouds Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by father, Leroy Cannon. Survivors include wife, Cheryl 'Sherry' Ellis Cannon of Ewing, Va.; daughter, Amber Lynn Cannon of New Tazewell; mother, Nancy Neal Cannon of Ewing, Va.; brothers: Robert (Debbie) Laws, Jimmy (Elaine) Mills Cannon of Winston-Salem, NC., Roy (Jennifer) Cannon, of Tazewell; grandmother, Geraldine Lowe Neal; mother-in-law, Bonnie Ellis of Ewing, Va.; sisters-in-law, Terrie Ellis, Angela Ellis; brother-in-law, Mitchel Ellis and wife, Sherry; nephews: Gary, Samuel and John; nieces: Heather, Alley, Destiny and Bethany; special friends of Cannon family: David and Patricia Hatfield and family, Linda Pendleton and Diane Ellis; a host of relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 1 p.m. Friday, September at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Charlie Widner and Rev. Tommy Cosby officiating. Music by Tommy Cosby, Kevin Zimmerman, and Butcher's Gap Choir. Burial in the Cannon Family Cemetery. Pallbearers: David Neal, Frank Neal, Charles Henry Neal, David Hatfield, Teddy Overton and Jerry Hatfield. Reece Funeral Home & Valley Chapel in charge. 869 3651 or 626 4249. *********************** John Lewis Carpenter, age 79, of Tazewell, was born December 23, 1924 and passed away September 17, 2004 at U. T. Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member of Grissom Island Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Cornealous and Laura (Lee) Carpenter; infant daughter, Ruth Ann Carpenter; brothers: George Carpenter, Will Carpenter, Wylie Carpenter and Fred Carpenter; sisters: Rosie Roberts, Dorothy Reed and Nancy Shockley. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Hazel Carpenter of Tazewell; children: John R. Carpenter and wife, June of Powder Springs, Bennie Mae Williams and husband, Sterling of Ashland, Or., Laura Ann Goddard and husband, Phil of Benton, Joe Carpenter and wife, Margaret of Knoxville, Ken Carpenter and wife, Jackie of Speedwell; grandchildren: Kim, Jessica, Cindy, Tony, Richard, Casey, Wesley, and Scott; great-grandchildren: Brooke, Abby, Adrian, Alex, Adam and Ayden; sisters: Ella Jane Johnson of Morristown, Dolly Bone of Tazewell, Betty Hodges of Franklin, Oh.; special caregivers: Jamie Vanover and Inez Davis; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral Services were held 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 18 in Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Epperson and Rev. Tommy Louthan, Sr. officiating. Music by Jerry Epperson Family. Graveside Services were held 10 a.m. Sunday, September 19 at New Bethel Cemetery. Pallbearers: Harold Bolden, Tony Carpenter, Richard Carpenter, C.J. Shockley, Joe Vanover and Charles Henry Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers: Nealous Carpenter, Earl Carpenter, Wylie Carpenter, Ron Brock, June Johnson, Orvil Roberts and Jim Vanover. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. ******************** Chester Dillman, age 65, of Tazewell, was born March 17, 1939 and passed away September 14, 2004 at the Morristown-Hamblen Hospital. He was baptized at Lone Holly Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jack and Pauline (Ferguson) Dillman. Survivors include his son, Chester Ray Dillman and wife, Dale of Dutch Valley; 3 sisters; special brother-in-law, Doc McCravey; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, September 15 in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Duncan officiating. Music by The Turner Family. Graveside Services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 16 in the Irish Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Justin Eldrige, Mike Farmer, James Russell, Prentice Harvey, Joshua Janeway and Ricky Janeway. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. ************************* Charlene M. Ferguson, age 73, of Monroe, Mi, was born November 8, 1930 in Tazewell and passed away September 10, 2004 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. She marrried Don E. Ferguson December 23, 1950 in Tazewell and came to Monroe in 1966 from Tazewell , She was a dietary aide for the Lutheran Home in Monroe for 21 years, retiring in 1991 and was also a homemaker. She was a member of Monroe Senior Citizens and Mayes Chapel Methodist Church in Tazewell. She was preceded in death by her parents: George Elmer and Mossie D. (Poore) Cline; brother, Donald Cline. Survivors include her husband, Don; daughter, Phyllis E. (David E.) Gillispie of Monroe, Mi.; three brothers: her twin, Charles E (Janice) of Monore, Mi., J. Thomas (Wilma) of Tazewell and J. William (Mandy Ella) of Harrogate; four sisters: Wilma E. Wilhite of Morristown, Irene D. Dean of Monroe, Mi. and Maxine Giles and George (Kenneth) Duncan both of Tazewell; 2 step grandchildren; 2 step great grandsons. Funeral Services were held 11 a.m. Monday, September 13 at Bacarella Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Massengill, pastor of North Monroe Street Church of God and Rev. Fred Cornelius, pastor emeritus of North Monroe Street Church of God officiaitng. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial may be made to Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe or North Monroe Street Church of God. Online condolences may be sent to www.barcarellafuneralhome.com. Barcarella Funeral Home in charge. ******************************* Jessie Davis Graves, age 85, of Tazewell, passed away September 12, 2004 at the Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Va. She was a member of Tazewell United Methodist Church. She was a Librarian in the Claiborne County School System for 30 years. She was a big Lady Vols Fan and a world traveler. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Graves (who owned Graves Drugstore); beloved sister, Nell Ramsey; other brothers and sisters. Survivors include her sons: Dr. George Graves of Silver Springs, Fl., Dr. Wayne Davis Graves of Kansas City, Mo., Dr. John Michael Graves of Ocala, Fl.; daughters: Dr. Nancy Graves Mitchell of Woodbridge, Va., Elizabeth Graves Wisener of Tybee Island, Ga.; 6 grandchildren: Natasha. Lorisha, Caleb, Alexandria, Andre and Estee; 1 great grandchild, Emma; several nieces and nephews Graveside Services were held 10 a.m. Saturday, September 18 in the Irish Cemetery with Rev. Eddie Overholt officiating. Pallbearers: family Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. ************************** Jason Lee Leonard, age 21, of New Tazewell, was born December 30, 1982 and passed away September 18, 2004 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Little Macedonia Church of New Tazewell. Jason was preceded in death by his mother, Melissa Kay Fritz; great grand father, Otto Greene. Survivors include his sister, Lisa (Sissy) Leonard of Tazewell; brother, Bill Leonard of Maynardville; grandmother, Nellie Hensley; step-grandfather, Rondie Brewer of New Tazewell; grandfather, Therman Leonard of Dandridge; 7 nieces and nephews; uncle, Robert Joe Green; aunts: Melinda Green, Robin and husband, Scottie Mize, Judy and husband, Bill McNew of Tazewell, Betty and husband, Jerry Thompson of Heiskell, Helen and husband, Gary Anderson of New Market; very special friend, Sue Phelps; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time. Burial in Robinson Cemetery in the Clouds Community. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. (P) **************************** Mary L. "Boots" Munsey, age 69, of Tazewell, was born February 17, 1935 and passed away September 16, 2004 at Laurel Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Sugar Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Munsey; grandson, Steve Nicely; father, Charlie Sampson, mother, (Tiny) Margaret Raby Sampson; brothers and sisters: Willie Bill Sampson, Clarence Sampson, John Sampson, Ruth Brown, Opal Phelps, Lizzie Muncey, Hazel Nicely and Marie Brown. Survivors include her son, Danny Munsey of New Tazewell; son and daughter-in-law: David and Patsy Munsey of Washburn; daughters: Anna Collins, Bobbie Jean Lewis both of Lone Mountain; grandchildren: Samantha Ann Munsey and Chloie Nichole Munsey both of New Tazewell; 27 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 19 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Campbell Cemetery. with Rev. Richard Nicely, Rev. Tommy Louthan and Scott Munsey. Songs by Diane Breeding. pallbearers: Keith Collins, James Brooks, Dan Campbell, Greg Collins, Michael Fletcher, Joe Lewis and Adam Lewis. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. *********************** John W. Nunn, age 70, a 49-year resident of Monroe, Mi. and formerly of the Little Sycamore Community of Claiborne County, was born January 26, 1934 and passed away September 15, 2004. He married Beulah Brooks December 3, 1954 in Tazewell. He was a truck driver for 33 years at Ford Motor Co.'s Rawsonville plant, retiring in 1996. He was a member of Monroe Lodge 27, F&AM for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lawrence and Alta (Rowlett) Nunn Survivors include his wife, Beulah Nunn; two sons: Wayne J. and Larry (Sheri) both of Monroe, Mi.; three brothers: Ray (Sue) of Monroe, Mi., Jimmy (Bobbi) of Bedford and Claude (Sandra) of Schwannee; two sisters: June (Rex) Chadwell of Springfield, Oh. and Evelyn (Ray) Sivils of Tennessee; four grandchildren. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 19 at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Jean Marlow officiating. Music by Troy Maiden. Burial in the Campbell Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jack Johnson, Bill Brooks, Pete Brooks, Luke Clonce, Jerry Harber, Clarence Burchette, Howard Brooks, Joesiah Nunn and Ronnie Ball. Reece Funeral Home & Valley Chapel in charge. 869-3651 or 626-4249. ********************************* Lowell Bolton Lynch, age 61, of Tazewell, passed away September 14, 2004. Mr. Lynch was a teacher with the Claiborne County School System for 30 years. He was a newly elected member of the Claiborne County School Board. Lowell was in the Tennessee State Legislature when they revised the State Constitution. He held several positions with the Tennessee Conservative Union. Mr. Lynch was a Deligate to the Republican National Convention in 1992. He was active with the Tazewell Jaycees for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents: G. Ted and Maude Lynch; grandfather, Dr. George T. Lynch; aunt, Margineal Lynch. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Lynch of Tazewell; son, Michael Lowell Lynch of Knoxville; brother, Roger Lynch and wife, Darlene of Maynardville; nephews: James Lynch, Bill Lynch, Robbie Thomas, and James Michael Thomas; nieces: Stephanie Sulfridge and Jennifer Sulfridge. Graveside Services were held 10 a.m. Friday, September 17 in the Irish Cemetery with the Rev. Eddie Overholt officiating. Pallbearers: Richard Beeler, Steward Collingsworth, Hollis Bush, Keith Campbell, Mike Campbell and David Tripp. Honorary Pallbearers: Kelly Harrell and Lloyd Daugherty. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. ************end of obits

I recently sent out a query on some sibblings. I've been helped with the Dunnsmores, Days and McQuarrys. I still need help finding out if these are sibblings: Ollie, Elbert, and Fannie Rowe (Possibly the kids of Elbert Sr) Edith and Buford Mink Vanna and Dorothy Harmon Kyle

Published September 18, 2004 Harrogate, Tenn. - Mrs. Mary Jo McWilliams, 75, was born February 17, 1929 and passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at the University of Tennessee Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrogate, the Nancy Hanks Society, and the Harrogate Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her parents A.L. and Flora Cook Owenby; and her husband, Harry McWilliams. Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Carmalita Owenby of Maryville, Tenn.; sons and daughters in-law, Owen and Darliss Owenby of Cumberland Gap, Tenn., Harry Jr. and Cathy McWilliams of Nashville, Tenn., Michael and Kristy McWilliams of Dandridge. Tenn.; grandchildren, Paula Wright, Guy Snyder, Matthew McWilliams, Michael McWilliams Jr., Christina McWilliams, Joshua Aaron Owenby, Madison and Morgan McWilliams; great-grandchildren, Steven Wright, Stacey Wright, Aaron Snyder, Garrett Snyder, Owen McWilliams, Rebecca Grace McWilliams, Sydney McWilliams, Kirsten Clifford; sisters, Reba Lucas of Middlesboro, and Marlene Earp of Ashville, N.C.; and a host of special cousins and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday at Coffey Funeral Home, Harrogate Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Clendaniel presiding. Music will be provided by Carolyn Williams and Wanda Evans. Graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday at Harrogate Cemetery. Pallbearers are Guy Snyder, Matthew McWilliams, Michael McWilliams, Kelly Chumley, Larry Burchell and Roy Kendall. Honorary pallbearers are Michael McWilliams, Jack McWilliams, Bobby McWilliams, Manny Latorre and Dick Nevils. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Coffey Funeral Home, Harrogate, Tenn., which is in charge of arrangements. **************************** Published 9-16-2004 Tazewell, Tenn. - Lowell Bolton Lynch, 61, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2004. He was a teacher with the Claiborne County School System for 30 years, and was a newly elected member of the Claiborne County School Board. He also served in the Tennessee State Legislature when they revised the State Constitution. He held several positions with the Tennessee Conservative Union, was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1992, and was active with the Tazewell Jaycees for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, G. Ted and Maude Lynch; grandfather, Dr. George T. Lynch; aunt, Margineal Lynch. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Lynch of Tazewell; son, Michael Lowell Lynch of Knoxville, Tenn.; brother, Roger Lynch and wife Darlene of Maynardville, Tenn.; nephews, James Lynch, Bill Lynch, Robbie Thomas, and James Michael Thomas; nieces, Stephanie Sulfridge and Jennifer Sulfridge. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday in the Irish Cemetery with the Rev. Eddie Overholt officiating. Pallbearers will be Richard Beeler, Stewart Collingsworth, Hollis Bush, Keith Campbell, Mike Campbell, and David Tripp. Honorary pallbearers are Kelly Harrell and Lloyd Daugherty. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Claiborne Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum on the campus of Lincolon Memorial University. Arrangements by Claiborne Funeral Home, New Tazewell, Tenn.

Can anyone tell me if the following people with the same name are sibblings. They all would have been born between 1910 and 1918 in Claiborne Co. Tn. They all attended the Summit Point School there in 1924. Maxie Dunnsmore Louie Dunnsmore Mazie Dunnsmore Beulla McQuerry Sylis or Cyrus McQuerry Vestie Day Lydia Day Dana Day Ollie Rowe Elbert Rowe Fannie Rowe Edith Mink Buford Mink Vanna Harmon Dorothy Harmon Let me know if you can confirm if they are sibblings or if they are not. Kyle

From the Knoxville News Sentinel 23 Sep 2004 MILLER, BETTY RUTH - age 69 of Cumberland Gap, passed away Sept. 21. Funeral services 10 a.m. Friday at Reece Valley Chapel. Burial in Greenhills Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 Thursday at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel. 869-3651. ============================================ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend to the death, your right to say it" Voltaire

Just a random FYI; there's a site I've used for years that I get the impression not everyone knows. The US Geological Survey tracks place names, streams, cemeteries, and all sorts of other features. You can search at: http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnis/web_query.gnis_web_query_form Just enter a name or part of one, pick a state and maybe a county and maybe a feature type and "Submit query". You can leave various things blank so you can, for instance, get the names of all cemeteries or all creeks or whatever in a particular county. But the fun part is after you have the list. If you search for something like Lone Mountain in Claiborne County, you'll see the actual mountain, a Baptist Church, a Methodist Church, a creek, the dock, a post office, a ridge, and a school. Just click on one and you'll get a page that could be better designed, but just click on the "TopoZone.com" link, and you'll get a very detailed geographic map of the feature and the area. You can play around on that page to get bigger maps and do other things. It doesn't include streets, but, hey, it's free, and I've found it very helpful. I think you can actually subscribe to TopoZone and get streets, but I've never tried it. -- [email protected]

From the Knoxville News Sentinel 22 Sep 2004 KECK, EULA GREY TOLLIVER - age 66 of Sharps Chapel, passed away Monday September 20, 2004 at her home after a short illness with cancer. She was preceded in death by parents, Curt and Pearl Tolliver; brothers, Wade and Jerry Ray Tolliver. Survivors: husband, Archie Lee (Carsie) Keck; daughter and son in law, Mary and Gary Monroe; son and daughter in law, Marty and Robin Keck; sister, Dana Faye Salisbury; three granddaughters and one great grandson; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Polly Lambert and Jane Cremer. Memorial services will be held at the home at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the American Cancer Society. Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

<This is a large picture and the obit of AUBREY VERNON "BUD" MANNING at http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2004/09/18/claiborne_progre ss/obituaries/9-15obit06_manning.txt The picture is hiding some of the obit.> I was able to cut the picture from the online CP Obit to capture the rest of the copy. From Claiborne Progress Published 9-16-04 Aubrey Vernon "Bud" Manning, age 83, was born in Goldbug, Ky. September 22, 1920 and passed away September 3, 2004. He was a resident of Laurel Manor Nursing Home. He was a member of Alanthus Hill Baptist Church. Bud spent his adult life in Claiborne County, TN as a farmer. He was very proud to have been a veteran of World War II, where he served and saw combat in Italy. Bud was a loving and dutiful son to Frank and Comic and lovingly took care of tern all his life. He was a helpful and loving brother and a wonderful uncle. He was a good and fair neighbor. Bud was of a gentle nature and had a special way about him. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Children and animals loved him and surrounded him. He had a sweet tooth and shared this with his nieces and nephews. He was a simple man and not much more can be said about him, other than we will miss Bud. He was preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Connie Manning; brother, Earl Manning; infant brother, Earnest Manning; sisters: Annie Williams, Edna Reeves and Mary Collins. Survivors include his sisters: Imogene Ely of Tazewell, Emilee Edds of Tazewell; numerous nieces and nephews; special grandnephew, Brandon Kibert of Tazewell. Funeral Services were held 8 p.m. with Rev. Robert Yeary and Rev. Leonard Brooks officiating. Music by Jennifer Yeary. Graveside Services were held 10 a.m. Monday, September 6 at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers: Robbie Buchanan, Mike Perry, Vince Surber, Brandon Kibert, Raymond Edds and Tyler Yeary. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge.

Could Someone Lookup an Obit. on Lenora Honeycutt Guy Died Jan. 02 1955 in Ciaiborne CO Thank you Donnie

I attended the Rosenbalm Reunion in Anderson County on Sunday and was thrilled that someone was there with a book on the Muncy family genealogy. My ggrandmother Docia Brown m. Isaac Rosenbalm. I knew her parents were Martin and Sarah Brown, and found on Docia's death certificate that Sarah was Sarah "Sally" Muncy. The Muncy book identified Sarah's parents as James Muncy, SR. and Nancy Owens Muncy. Sarah was born in 1836. Now I would like to know if anyone can identify Martin Brown's family for me. According to census records, he was born in North Carolina. I'll be glad to answer questions on the Muncy family if I can find the answer in the book. Thanks, Carolyn Johnson ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com

Elsie M. Brackman, age 90, of Tazewell, was born May 29, 1914 and passed away September 7, 2004 at Claiborne County Nursing Home. She was a dedicated Christian throughout her life and was a captain in the Salvation Army Office. She traveled extensively in the Eastern and South Eastern United Stares in the 1930's and 1940's. she was born and raised and spent most of her life in Massillon, Oh. before moving to Tazewell. She was a faithful active member of the Massillon Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by mother, Nora Moler; father, John Harmon; husband of 52 years, Henry Brackman; 2 brothers: Stanley Harmon and William E. Harmon; 3 sisters: Zella Harmon, Dorothy Harmon Brackman and Mary E. Backus. Survivors include her 2 daughters: Linda E. Coffey; son-in-law, Harold Dean Coffey; daughter, Shirley Ludemann; son-in-law, Clarence Ludemann all of Tazewell; son, Raymond E. Brackman of St. Paul, Mn.;11 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren throughout the United States; a host of nieces and nephews. Memorial Services were held 7 p.m. Friday, September 10 at the House of God Worship Center with Rev. Larry Collins and Rev. Bill Chapman officiating. Songs by House of God Worship Singers. Honorary pallbearers: grandsons: Russell Bentley, David Baker, Dustin Baker, Raymond Brackman, Ben Brackman and David Beard. Burial in Brookfield Cemetery in Massillon, Oh. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. **************** Ernest Lee Cannon, age 35, of Lee County, Va., husband of Cheryl, passed away September 12, 2004. Arrangements are incomplete at press time. For more information call Reece Funeral Home at 869-8811, 869-3651 or 626-4249. ******************* George Henry Carpenter, age 44, of Tazewell, was born March 21,1960 and passed away September 3, 2004 at Laurel Manor Nursing Home. He professed faith in Christ at an early age. He was a member of Grissom Island Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie H. Carpenter; brother, Billie Jr. Carpenter; sister, Margaret Ann Carpenter; grandparents: Nealous and Laurie Carpenter, Robert Ogan and Stella Collins. Survivors include his daughter, Ginger Ann Silvers; son, Eric Jess Carpenter; mother of his children, Elizabeth Ann Salhany; mother, Bobbie Helen Carpenter; brothers: Earl Robert Carpenter of Tazewell, Willie Chester Carpenter of Morristown; sisters: Shirley Pinkston of Talbolt, Phyllis Reece of Tazewell, Joyce Myers of Bean Station, Irene Hayes of Morristown, Linda Dalton of Talbott; surrogate mother, "Mama" Ann Chadwell. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 5 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Curtis Reed and Rev. Johnny Meyers officiating. Songs by Dry Valley Quartet. Burial in the Carpenter Cemetery. Pallbearers: Mark Carpenter, Chris Hayes, Tony Dalton, Ted McDaniel, Stanley Carpenter and Phillip Davenport. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ********************** Mossie Baldwin Harrell, age 73, of Washburn, was born December 27, 1930 and passed away September 3, 2004 at Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, She was a member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church since May 8, 1948. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, George Everett Harrell; daughter, Sue Harrell England, Jennie Harrell Suffridge; parents: Hobert and Mae Baldwin; 6 brothers; 5 sisters; grandson, John Coffman. Survivors include sons: Wayne and wife, Nancy Harrell of Louisville, Ky., Jr. and wife, Bobbie Harrell of Maynardville, Randy and wife, Sue Harrell of Washburn; daughters: Daine and husband, Billy Williams of Washburn, Betty and husband, Herbie Davis of Washburn, Kay and husband, Johnny Nicley of Washburn, Brenda and husband, Marshall Nicley of Washburn, Jill and husband, Leroy Nicley of Washburn; 21 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; brothers: Tom and wife, Wanda Baldwin of Arkansas, Wayne Baldwin of Michigan; sister, Ester and husband, Wayne Thompkins of Morristown, Linda Carmack of Morristown; special nephew, Lynn Townsley; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 5 with Rev. Johnny Frye and Rev. Jerry Branson officiating. Songs by Rev. and Mrs. Jerry Epperson. Burial in Seymour Cemetery in Dutch Valley. Pallbearers: grandsons: Lynn Nicley, Ray Nicley, Donald Nicley, Jeff Davis, Nick Harrell and Chris Coffman. Honorary pallbearers:remaning grandson. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. ***************************** Hazel Victory (Fultz) Hurst, age 95, of Springfield, Oh., was born December 5, 1908 in Claiborne County, and passed away September 2, 2004 in Eaglewood Care Center, Springfield, Oh. She was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Harrogate, She was preceded in death by her parents: Stuart and Nannie (Sutton) Fultz; husband, Frank Hurst; son, Max Hurst; step grandson: Russell Wade Fultz; sister, Dorothy Stone; brothers: Charlie, Baylus, Willard, Lon, Warren and Hubert Fultz, Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law: Mary and Clyde Brooks of Springfield, Oh.; step-daughter, Bernice Cook; daughter-in-law, Louetta Brooks both of Harrogate; 4 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; 4 step great-great grandchildren; brother, Silas Fultz of Florida; sisters: Gertrude Fultz of Milan, Mi., Minnie Herrell of Glenwood, In. Geneva Dunaway of Anderson, Md.; several nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oak Grove Cemetery Fund. Funeral Services were held 10 a.m. Monday, September 6 at the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clayton Brooks, Rev. Lawrence Fultz and Rev. Jon Rohr officiating. Songs by Teresa Rohr. Pianist, Rose Kiser. Burial in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers: John Fultz, Kevin Fultz, David Jones, Ronnie Hurst, Mike Hurst and Tyler Hurst. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ************************ This is a large picture and the obit of AUBREY VERNON "BUD" MANNING at http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2004/09/18/claiborne_progre ss/obituaries/9-15obit06_manning.txt The picture is hiding some of the obit. ****************************** Sharon Lynn Brogan Morris, age 41, was born March 27, 1963 and passed away September 2, 2004. She was a member of Myers Grove Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jackie Brogan; grandparents: Henderson and Bonnie Brogan, Jack and Pauline Dillman. Survivors include her husband, William F. Morris; parents: Henderson Jr. and Judy Brogan of New Tazewell; son, William F. Morris, Jr. of Jefferson City; daughter, Kristy L. Morris of Morristown; brothers: Michael Brogan of New Tazewell, Bobby Brogan of New Tazewell; sisters: Bonnie Vanover of Tazewell, Leeann Brogan of New Tazewell, Judy Brogan Goins of New Tazewell; granddaughters: Porshaie Morris McKenzie Moore. Funeral Services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 7 a.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Litton officiating. Music by Don Noah. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Anthony Bell, Adam Vanover, Delynn Jordan, Jim Johnson, Lee Collins and Conan Smith. Honorary Pallbearer, David Harlin Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. **************************** Colvin L. Moyers, age 82 of Speedwell, passed away September 10, 2004, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by parents: Hassie and U. S. Moyers; brothers: Edmond, Millard, Eli and Oris Lee Moyers; sister, Bonnie Donahoe. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Moyers of Speedwell; daughters: Helen Lynch and husband, Jon of Cape Coral, Fl., Janice Herron and husband, Jimmy of Jacksboro; two granddaughters: Sandra Berrie of St. Mary's, Ga. and Jennifer Herron of Jacksboro; three great-granddaughters: Kayla, Rachel and Emma-Grace Berrie; two brothers: Curtis Moyers of Speedwell and Tommy Moyers of Greenville; four sisters: Leotta Moyers and Rose Rogers of Speedwell, Marie Claiborne of LaFollette and Bobbie Lois Mooneyhan of Talbott; several nieces, nephews, a host of relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the New Horizon Baptist Church Music Fund. Funeral Services were held 7 p.m. Sunday, September 12 at New Horizon Baptist Church in LaFollette with Rev. Jim Wilcox officiating. Burial in Carr's Cemetery in Speedwell. Walters Funeral Home, LaFollette, in charge. *************************** Willard Lee Price, age 53, of Tazewell, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2004 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was a member of Tazewell United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde W. Price; both maternal and paternal grandparents; several uncles and aunts. Survivors include his wife, Marsha Lynn Price; sons: Brian C. Price and wife, Meredith of Tazewell, Brandon A. Price of Tazewell; mother, Mary Sue Price of Lenoir City; sister, Elona Powers and husband, Lloyd of Lenoir City; extended family: Jan and Gary Weaver of Florida, Phil and Renee' Pierce of Lenoir City; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and a host of friends Funeral Services were held 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 24 in Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Overholt and Rev. Bill Rimmer officiating. Music by Rusty and Althea Hardin. Graveside Services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 25 in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Bruce McDowell, Bill Garland, Danny Mallicoat, Alvin Duncan, Tony Jennings and Bill Smith. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. (NC) ******************************** Junior Pat Williams, age 74, of New Tazewell, was born September 21, 1929 and passed away September 5, 2004 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents: Hiram and Mary Keck Williams; brothers: Verlie Williams, Theodore Williams and Charles Williams; granddaughter, Linda Surber; grandson, Dustin Williams; great grandsons: Jonathan and William Hensley. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Jean Williams; sons and daughters-in-law: Gary and Wanda Williams of Harrogate, David and Lisa Williams of Fuquary Varina, NC., Tony and Sheila Williams of Tazewell, Jeff Williams of Jefferson City; daughters and sons-in-law: Pat and Wayne Surber of Tazewell, Becky and Charles Sattertield of Tazewell, Nancy and Bill Seymour of Seymour; 17 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Bertha Beason of Knoxville and Mae Collins of New Tazewell, Cleo Cole of New Tazewell; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 7 in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jody Moore officiating. Graveside Services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8 in the Williams Cemetery. Pallbearers: Joe Johnson, Dan Atkins, Jerry Surber, Matthew Williams, Kevin Satterfield and Jeremy Whitaker. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. *********End of obits

Does anyone know anything about Sarah Elizabeth Hurst's parents? Descendants of Hiram Harrison Smith 1 Hiram Harrison Smith b: February 1824 in Clay County, Kentucky d: Unknown Age at death: ? .. +Sarah (Sally) Elizabeth Hurst b: March 1824 in Claiborne County, Tennessee d: Unknown m: September 21, 1843 in Clay Co., Ky. Age at death: ? ....... 2 Henry W. Smith b: 1845 ........... +Nancy Stewart b: Abt. 1846 m: February 11, 1864 ....... 2 James Farmer Smith b: October 1847 in Clay Co., Ky. d: May 1900 in Clay or Jackson County, Kentucky Age at death: 52 est. ........... +Mary Polly Smith b: March 1848 in Clay County, Kentucky d: Aft. 1910 in Jackson County, Kentucky m: February 24, 1870 in Clay Co., Ky. Age at death: 62 est. ....... 2 Susan Smith b: 1849 in Clay Co., Ky. ....... 2 China Smith b: February 25, 1852 in Clay Co., Ky. ........... +Jefferson Baker b: 1844 in Tennessee m: December 03, 1868 in Clay Co, Ky. ....... 2 Felix G. Smith b: December 23, 1853 in Clay Co., Ky. d: 1923 Age at death: 70 est. ........... +Catherine Holland b: November 01, 1854 in Clay Co., Kentucky m: December 17, 1874 in Clay Co., Kentucky ....... 2 Polly Smith b: Abt. 1856 in Clay Co., Ky. ....... 2 [1] Daugherty Smith b: September 1857 in Clay Co., Ky. d: Abt. 1928 Age at death: 71 est. ........... +Nancy Jane Jackson b: Abt. 1863 in Clay County, Kentucky d: Unknown m: January 22, 1880 in Clay County, Ky. Age at death: ? ....... *2nd Wife of [1] Daugherty Smith: ........... +America Smith b: April 1860 in Clay Co., Kentucky d: October 01, 1929 in Arjay, Bell County, Kentucky m: December 22, 1881 in Clay Co., Ky. Age at death: 69 est. ....... 2 Joseph Smith b: December 1859 in Clay Co., Ky. ....... 2 Sarah Smith b: Unknown in Clay Co., Ky. Thanks, Charlotte Miller http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~charlotteamiller/index.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FamilyandMore