These files were recently uploaded to rootsweb.com. For some reason when aol talks to rootsweb it adds dashes and or parenthesis before the first letter and after the last. DO NOT include these characters when you cut and paste the address. The addresses are very long so they may wrap when I send them. If their more than one line be sure to capture the whole address Pam _http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/tn/claiborne/bibles/holybibl8gbb.txt_ (http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/tn/claiborne/bibles/holybibl8gbb.txt) _http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/tn/claiborne/photos/documents/hillfaml12 8gph.txt_ (http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/tn/claiborne/photos/documents/hillfaml128gph.txt) _http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/tn/claiborne/photos/documents/hillfaml128gp h.jpg_ (http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/tn/claiborne/photos/documents/hillfaml128gph.jpg) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Would any one happen to have the obit of Maggie Fortner who died Jan. 1, 1997? Thanks, Carol in MI

Hi, New to this list so I need help... I am searching for Martha Wyrick born April 12, 1881, in Grainger County, TN and died in Knox County, TN in 1956. Martha married Joseph Reece/ Ricel Owens but I do not have the date. She married in 1872 in Union County, TN. Martha Wyrick is the daughter of Robert Wyrick born Abt. 1850 in Claiborne County, TN. And her Mother is Sarah Dunn born March 1854 in KY. (If anyone knows where Sarah is born in KY Please let me know). One of my friend's, Becky is the granddaughter of Martha Wyrick and Joseph Reece/Reeve/Ricel Owens. She does have some photos of her family but she does not have any of her grandmother, Martha and she would really like to see what she looked like. Any help is appreciated and if you know of anyone working on these people Please let us know. Thank you so very much. Hillra Qualls in Sparta, TN

EASTRIDGE, LUCY MAE - age 95 of Sharps Chapel, went to be with Jesus on April 16, 2007. Lucy was a member of Union Primitive Church. She was a loving and wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend. Preceded in death by: parents, Sam and Louvernia Cook; sons Walter Cook, Bill Eastridge, Fred Eastridge and Clyde Eastridge; brothers, Owen Cook, Minnis Cook, Jack Cook, and Lynn Cook; sister, Ann Cook Shoffner, and Lillas Cook. Survived by: children, Bud Eastridge, Doyle Eastridge, Marcella Sharp, Lawrence Eastridge, Pete Eastridge, and Betty Jo Eastridge; brothers Lonnie Cook, Deward Cook, Ailor Cook, Taylor Cook, and Glenn Cook; sisters, Joyce Clark and Alvilda Shoffner; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Family will receive friends 6 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 and Wednesday, April 18, with funeral service to be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel at Cooke Mortuary, Elder D. R. Cabbage and Reverend Greg Sharp officiating. Interment Chris Keck Cemetery in Sharps Chapel. Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville, TN. Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel from 4/17/2007 - 4/18/2007. Tina Lephew Cooke Union Co.TN

Great summary. I am aware of one quirk in Tennessee law that I'm not sure whether it was Tennessee-specific or not. At one point, certainly in the 1860s, a wife who had at least two children with her husband was entitled to a child's portion of the estate as well as the dower. One of the cases I've studied the closest was in 1860 in Hancock County -- and at least 12 more years as the case dragged on for a long time. At that time, Edward Walker Jr. died intestate and apparently unexpectedly. His oldest son from his first marriage was executor apparently; much of the paperwork was lost in one of the Hancock County fires, but there's still a substantial case file covering some of the nonsense in that particular case, but I'll avoid going off topic on that. In any case, his second wife, by whom he had four children, was entitled to a child's portion of the real estate and dower. In the case of Edward's widow, Sarah (Crumley), that meant that she was entitled to 1/14th of the value of land and 1/14 of the cost of the slave the family owned; slaves were considered real property. Edward left 13 living children, which results in 1/14th for each including Sarah. The Civil War got in the way as well as some apparent fraud by someone who bought the land, and the case was messy. Eventually, though, Sarah sold her dower rights about a year after the property itself was sold, and comparing the two prices, her interest seems to have been 25%, although other factors may have been involved. Dower in Tennessee, I assume, was much like other states: she would lose the right if she died or moved off the property. Strangely, she did move off the property at least 2 years before she sold her rights, but apparently no one pushed the issue. Another strange but understandable result from roughly the same time period: When Edward Jr.'s brother Joseph died in an accident in 1851 in Claiborne County, he apparently was the executor of the estates of both of his parents. When Joseph's wife became the executor of Joseph's estate, she inherited the role of executor of his parents' estates. One final thing that could give some hints about where to look for records: in Claiborne County and a lot of other places presumably, it was not at all uncommon for a widow to have to sue her own children for dower rights, and the records generated can be useful. Such a lawsuit is not necessarily a sign of any sort of family dispute; many of the suits just seem to be a formality that was required essentially to register her rights. On 4/16/07, Steve Smith <stevesmith41@bellsouth.net> wrote: > > Sharon has raised an interesting question. Some of the rights of women in > this time period are misunderstood and to some degrees they were probably > misunderstood in the early nineteenth century by the common person. An > unmarried woman who was of legal age could buy and sell property just as a > man; however upon entering into marriage her rights were much more > limited. > The land she possessed may become the property of her husband unless there > were prenuptial agreements made to protect this from happening. I have > never found a very good source to show all the laws of this time period > and > some I've just figured out as I went along and now the internet has > brought > many to light for researchers. > > Most of the laws of this period were laws that were common in English law > and therefore became law in the colonies and later the states. A single > woman was referred to in law as Femme Sole, with many of the same rights > as > the man. A married woman was referred to as Femme Covert, with her > husband > in charge of acting in her behalf in legal matters. Many of these laws > did > not begin to change until after 1840 and mostly after the Civil War. Some > states were slow to change even after new laws passed and most women were > probably kept ignorant of her rights. Before this time when a man sold > property his wife was entitled to an interest known as a dower. It was > usually a one third interest. If the man sold the property his wife was > usually required to sign with him on the deed to transfer her right of > dower. This was particularly important when transferring the land where > the > home was built, for if this was sold and the man died the woman could be > left without anything. Eventually some courts did enforce the laws by > separately questioning the woman to be certain she was selling her > interest > of property without the persuasion of the husband. I still see many > situations where the man sold property he had bought out of speculation > and > when he sold the land the woman's name is not on the deed. This seemed to > be an accepted practice, even though it may not have been legal. > > A woman's rights changed when she divorced the husband or he died. If the > man died intestate, the woman had the right to be the executor of his > estate. She had to go to court and either accept this responsibility or > "relinquish" this right to another person; or the courts would appoint > someone for her to carry out this responsibility. I see this was common > even as far back as statehood in Tennessee. An example I just looked at > was > when Martha Yoakum and her son went into court in Grainger County in 1800 > and she accepted her "rights" as the administrator of her deceased > husband, > George Yoakum. Her oldest son, Isaac, was named as co-executor along with > her. Many researchers for years thought that this was Isaac Yoakum and > his > wife, Martha. However Isaac's wife would have had no 'rights' in the > administration of the estate of her husband's father. Later it was proven > that the wife of Isaac was named Mary and not Martha. Upon the death of > the > husband that died intestate the woman was entitled to one third of the > property and one years support taken from his possessions. This was to > protect the woman against debts the man had entered into that would have > been settled by selling all the woman may have had to sustain her and her > family. > > I just did a search for dower rights in Tennessee and I did not > immediately > see a link that dealt with Tennessee in specific; however, most states had > common laws that were similar. Here is one site I enjoyed: > http://www.press.uillinois.edu/epub/books/stowell/ch5.html > I'm sure that by doing some more searching other sites could be found to > better illustrate the laws pertaining to women and how they were enforced > at > this time. > > Steve Smith > > -----Original Message----- > From: tnclaibo-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tnclaibo-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On Behalf Of Sharon Bryant > Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 8:49 AM > To: tnclaibo@rootsweb.com > Subject: [TNCLAIBO] Question about deeds > > I have been reviewing some old deeds which were copied and sent to me by > CD. > > I noticed that there were no relinquishments of Dower rights for any of > these deeds. > > Was this normal for pre-1850 Claiborne Co., TN deeds? > > Thanks, > > Sharon > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Phillip A. 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This is in reply to Message 3 dated 4/17/07 12:12:33 AM in TNCLAIBO Re: Question about deeds from Faancy@aol.com with copy to phillip.walker@gmail.com My comment to Sharon is that I have seen the name Peter Sumay when researching Claiborne Co., TN, information. At first, I thought the name was a variation of the French name Chaumette, later changed to Shumate. However, apparently, it is not, and Peter is not related to the Shumates. If you haven't, you may want to look under the spelling, Sumay, for information. Polly Shumate Drucke SharonBryant@cox.net wrote > Do you have a copy of a deed for Summey (first name could have been Peter) > in Arthur TN or close by?  What about for Matthew Price Williams (married to > Orlena Summey Williams)? > > thanks for any feedback on this. > > Nancy Gilbert > > MP Williams was my husband's GG grandfather.  I am trying to trace  this > information for our children/grandchildren. > > thanks again, > > In a message dated 4/16/2007 9:12:54 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  > phillip.walker@gmail.com writes: > > I went  back and looked at some of mine and see dower rights barely > mentioned > --  unless the rights themselves are being sold at the time. Odd. The  dower > laws changed over time, but there definitely was a dower law through  1850 > and at least into the 1880s. Most of the deeds I have, though, are for  > extra > plots of land, rarely the plot where the home stood. > > On  4/16/07, Sharon Bryant <SharonBryant@cox.net> wrote: > > > > I  have been reviewing some old deeds which were copied and sent to me by > >  CD. > > > > I noticed that there were no relinquishments of Dower  rights for any of > > these deeds. > > > > Was this normal for  pre-1850 Claiborne Co., TN deeds? > > > > Thanks, > > > >  Sharon > > ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

HURST, JACKIE MENLO, age 67, of Morristown went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 12, 2007. He was born in Knoxville on Nov. 25, 1939. He was a member of Calvue Baptist Church in Morristown for 47 years and a mason member of Kerbela Temple. Brother Jackie was a builder in several surrounding counties for over 40 years. He was a true businessman and dabbled in several different types of businesses. He owned and operated a cabinet shop, and excavating business, moving toters relocating mobile homes, developed a campground and subdivision and remodeled commercial and non-commercial properties. Brother Jackie was highly respected and well-loved. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Lonzo (M.L.) Hurst of Morristown, born at Lone Mountain, and Liza Clayton (Casey) Johnson Hurst of Morristown, born at Lone Mountain; grandparents, George Washington Hurst and Cora Breeding Hurst, William Houston (Huse) Johnson and Hannah Minerva Johnson of Washburn and wife of 25 years, Barbara Jean (Nanny) Hurst of Morristown, born in Thorn Hill. He is survived by his children: daughter, Robin Hurst of Morristown; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Steve Woosely of Andersonville; and son Jackie Hurst of North Carolina; grandchildren, Jonathan Hurst, Christina Hurst, Michael Woosley and Hannah Grace Woosley; brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Pat Hurst of Talbott; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ray and Gladys Harrell of Morristown; nephew and wife, Larry and Letha Hurst of Talbott; niece and husband, Darlene and Mike Bunch of Dandridge; and several great nieces and nephews and several very dear friends and loving church family. Funeral Services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at Stubblefield Funeral Home in Morristown, with the Rev. J.C. Morgan and the Rev. Bob Zavattieria officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Steve Hurst of Florida and Rick Perry. Pallbearers are son, Jackie Hurst; grandson, Jonathon Hurst; nephew, Larry Hurst; nephew-in-law, Mike Bunch; son-in-law, Steve Woosley and grandson, Michael Woosley. Interment will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hamblen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home prior to the service. The family desires to express their gratitude for your kindness and sympathy evidenced in thought and deed as indicated by your support, prayers, cards, flowers, food, etc. and your attendance at the service. Arrangements by Stubblefield Funeral Home in Morristown. Morristown_Citizen Tribune_4-16-2007 Tina Lephew Cooke Union Co.TN

HARRELL, WILLIAM MARK - age 77 of Thorn Hill, passed away early April 15, 2007 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. He was a member of Dotson Campground Methodist Church and was preceded in death by: his parents, Parlin and Francis Harrell; sister, Odessa Harrell; brothers, Beautra, Scott, Blake and Horace Harrell. Survivors include: his wife, Pauline Harrell of Thorn Hill; son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Vicky Harrell of Rutledge; grandsons, Dustin and Jorden Harrell, also of Rutledge; sister and brother-in-law, Reva and Gene Capps; brother and sister-in-law, Gale and Mary Harrell; sisters-in-law, Ola and Ida Harrell; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 17, 2007, 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Rev. Dana Dalton, Rev. Jerry Epperson and Rev. Ronnie Manes officiating. Graveside services will be Wednesday, April 18, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at McGinnis-Harrell Cemetery. Nephews, Lonnie, Clifton and Dillen Harrell, Steve Lay, Jerry and Justin Sharp will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. prior to services at Smith Funeral Home in Rutledge. Smith Funeral Home of Rutledge in charge of arrangements. Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 4/16/2007. His daddy was James Parlin Harrell,husband of Sarah Frances McGinnis,as told in his obit. Parlin was the son of Calvin Scott Harrell and Martha Frye. Calvin was the son of Jarvis Jackson Harrell and Rutha Dotson. Tina Lephew Cooke Union Co.TN

Sharon has raised an interesting question. Some of the rights of women in this time period are misunderstood and to some degrees they were probably misunderstood in the early nineteenth century by the common person. An unmarried woman who was of legal age could buy and sell property just as a man; however upon entering into marriage her rights were much more limited. The land she possessed may become the property of her husband unless there were prenuptial agreements made to protect this from happening. I have never found a very good source to show all the laws of this time period and some I've just figured out as I went along and now the internet has brought many to light for researchers. Most of the laws of this period were laws that were common in English law and therefore became law in the colonies and later the states. A single woman was referred to in law as Femme Sole, with many of the same rights as the man. A married woman was referred to as Femme Covert, with her husband in charge of acting in her behalf in legal matters. Many of these laws did not begin to change until after 1840 and mostly after the Civil War. Some states were slow to change even after new laws passed and most women were probably kept ignorant of her rights. Before this time when a man sold property his wife was entitled to an interest known as a dower. It was usually a one third interest. If the man sold the property his wife was usually required to sign with him on the deed to transfer her right of dower. This was particularly important when transferring the land where the home was built, for if this was sold and the man died the woman could be left without anything. Eventually some courts did enforce the laws by separately questioning the woman to be certain she was selling her interest of property without the persuasion of the husband. I still see many situations where the man sold property he had bought out of speculation and when he sold the land the woman's name is not on the deed. This seemed to be an accepted practice, even though it may not have been legal. A woman's rights changed when she divorced the husband or he died. If the man died intestate, the woman had the right to be the executor of his estate. She had to go to court and either accept this responsibility or "relinquish" this right to another person; or the courts would appoint someone for her to carry out this responsibility. I see this was common even as far back as statehood in Tennessee. An example I just looked at was when Martha Yoakum and her son went into court in Grainger County in 1800 and she accepted her "rights" as the administrator of her deceased husband, George Yoakum. Her oldest son, Isaac, was named as co-executor along with her. Many researchers for years thought that this was Isaac Yoakum and his wife, Martha. However Isaac's wife would have had no 'rights' in the administration of the estate of her husband's father. Later it was proven that the wife of Isaac was named Mary and not Martha. Upon the death of the husband that died intestate the woman was entitled to one third of the property and one years support taken from his possessions. This was to protect the woman against debts the man had entered into that would have been settled by selling all the woman may have had to sustain her and her family. I just did a search for dower rights in Tennessee and I did not immediately see a link that dealt with Tennessee in specific; however, most states had common laws that were similar. Here is one site I enjoyed: http://www.press.uillinois.edu/epub/books/stowell/ch5.html I'm sure that by doing some more searching other sites could be found to better illustrate the laws pertaining to women and how they were enforced at this time. Steve Smith -----Original Message----- From: tnclaibo-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tnclaibo-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sharon Bryant Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 8:49 AM To: tnclaibo@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNCLAIBO] Question about deeds I have been reviewing some old deeds which were copied and sent to me by CD. I noticed that there were no relinquishments of Dower rights for any of these deeds. Was this normal for pre-1850 Claiborne Co., TN deeds? Thanks, Sharon ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

You might find something here:http://www.tngenweb.org/law/index.html There is a section on early land laws. John -----Original Message----- From: tnclaibo-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tnclaibo-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sharon Bryant Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 8:49 AM To: tnclaibo@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNCLAIBO] Question about deeds I have been reviewing some old deeds which were copied and sent to me by CD. I noticed that there were no relinquishments of Dower rights for any of these deeds. Was this normal for pre-1850 Claiborne Co., TN deeds? Thanks, Sharon ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

As far as I know, dower rights did extend to any real estate, not just the homestead, but, unless I'm forgetting something, I don't think I have a single deed from that period in Claiborne County relinquishing dower when the husband sold. Otherwise, I only see wives pop up when selling property they themselves inherited from someone or when selling their dower rights after the husband died. I'm not sure why dower release wasn't included as a matter of course; much of the other language used was boilerplate. Unfortunately, I've not see a good list by time period of the dower laws in Tennessee, so I'm not sure of the exact requirements. But, yes, it is rather surprising not to see dower releases all the time. On 4/16/07, Sharon Bryant <SharonBryant@cox.net> wrote: > > Phillip, > > Would it really have mattered whether the home was was on the land that > was being sold? > > If it was real estate wouldn't the wife have dower rights? > > Sharon > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Phillip Walker <phillip.walker@gmail.com> > *To:* Sharon Bryant <SharonBryant@cox.net> > *Cc:* tnclaibo@rootsweb.com > *Sent:* Monday, April 16, 2007 10:11 AM > *Subject:* Re: [TNCLAIBO] Question about deeds > > > I went back and looked at some of mine and see dower rights barely > mentioned -- unless the rights themselves are being sold at the time. Odd. > The dower laws changed over time, but there definitely was a dower law > through 1850 and at least into the 1880s. Most of the deeds I have, though, > are for extra plots of land, rarely the plot where the home stood. > > On 4/16/07, Sharon Bryant <SharonBryant@cox.net > wrote: > > > > I have been reviewing some old deeds which were copied and sent to me by > > CD. > > > > I noticed that there were no relinquishments of Dower rights for any of > > these deeds. > > > > Was this normal for pre-1850 Claiborne Co., TN deeds? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Sharon > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > -- > Phillip A. Walker > phillip.walker@gmail.com > > -- Phillip A. Walker phillip.walker@gmail.com

Phillip, Would it really have mattered whether the home was was on the land that was being sold? If it was real estate wouldn't the wife have dower rights? Sharon ----- Original Message ----- From: Phillip Walker To: Sharon Bryant Cc: tnclaibo@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [TNCLAIBO] Question about deeds I went back and looked at some of mine and see dower rights barely mentioned -- unless the rights themselves are being sold at the time. Odd. The dower laws changed over time, but there definitely was a dower law through 1850 and at least into the 1880s. Most of the deeds I have, though, are for extra plots of land, rarely the plot where the home stood. On 4/16/07, Sharon Bryant <SharonBryant@cox.net> wrote: I have been reviewing some old deeds which were copied and sent to me by CD. I noticed that there were no relinquishments of Dower rights for any of these deeds. Was this normal for pre-1850 Claiborne Co., TN deeds? Thanks, Sharon ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- Phillip A. Walker phillip.walker@gmail.com

Do you have a copy of a deed for Summey (first name could have been Peter) in Arthur TN or close by? What about for Matthew Price Williams (married to Orlena Summey Williams)? thanks for any feedback on this. Nancy Gilbert MP Williams was my husband's GG grandfather. I am trying to trace this information for our children/grandchildren. thanks again, In a message dated 4/16/2007 9:12:54 A.M. Central Daylight Time, phillip.walker@gmail.com writes: I went back and looked at some of mine and see dower rights barely mentioned -- unless the rights themselves are being sold at the time. Odd. The dower laws changed over time, but there definitely was a dower law through 1850 and at least into the 1880s. Most of the deeds I have, though, are for extra plots of land, rarely the plot where the home stood. On 4/16/07, Sharon Bryant <SharonBryant@cox.net> wrote: > > I have been reviewing some old deeds which were copied and sent to me by > CD. > > I noticed that there were no relinquishments of Dower rights for any of > these deeds. > > Was this normal for pre-1850 Claiborne Co., TN deeds? > > Thanks, > > Sharon > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Phillip A. Walker phillip.walker@gmail.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

I went back and looked at some of mine and see dower rights barely mentioned -- unless the rights themselves are being sold at the time. Odd. The dower laws changed over time, but there definitely was a dower law through 1850 and at least into the 1880s. Most of the deeds I have, though, are for extra plots of land, rarely the plot where the home stood. On 4/16/07, Sharon Bryant <SharonBryant@cox.net> wrote: > > I have been reviewing some old deeds which were copied and sent to me by > CD. > > I noticed that there were no relinquishments of Dower rights for any of > these deeds. > > Was this normal for pre-1850 Claiborne Co., TN deeds? > > Thanks, > > Sharon > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Phillip A. Walker phillip.walker@gmail.com

I have been reviewing some old deeds which were copied and sent to me by CD. I noticed that there were no relinquishments of Dower rights for any of these deeds. Was this normal for pre-1850 Claiborne Co., TN deeds? Thanks, Sharon

I am trying to find out my gg-grandmothers maiden name and her family of origin (Orleana MNU Lanham) She is burried at the Lanham Cemetery on the Lambert Farm. Her stone indicates she was born 07-12-1828 d. 01-15-1900. She was married to Richard Lanham s/o of Joseph and Anna Berry Lanham. Evidently, she and Richard did not remain married. At the time of her death she was living with her daughter's family, John Thomas and Elizabeth Lanham Owens. They are burried near her in the Lanham Cemetery. Some people confuse her with the sister of Richard, who is Orleana Lanham. This Orelana married E. D. (Eli Dewitt) Willis. She probably died prior to 1868, as E. D. had married again in 1868. E. D. is burried at Cave Springs, she may be burried there in an unmarked grave. E. D. has a military stone at the Cave Springs Cemetery. The two Orleanas would be sister-in-laws. I have search through the Claiborne County Census. I am thinking that my gggrandmother, Orleana, may have been the oldest child of Hezekiah and Anna Kesterson Jones. They were listed in the 1850 Census, however, the family is thought to have moved to Cooke County, Texas between 1850-1860. Orleana Jones was listed as being 19...my theory is she did not go to Texas with the family, but stayed in Claiborne and married her 2nd or 3rd cousin, Joseph Lanham. Orleana Jones decended from Able Lanham (the Revolutionary War Soldier burried at the Lanham Cemetery) through her mother Anna Kesterson and Richard decends through his father Joseph Lanham. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Flossie E. Sharp Dec. 12, 1916-April 10, 2007 story updated April 12. 2007 11:01AM Services have been set for Flossie E. Sharp, 90, of Monroe, who died Tuesday at Mercy Memorial Nursing Center, where she had been since Nov. 14. She had been in poor health for two years and seriously ill for nine months. Friends may call until 8 tonight at the Bacarella Funeral Home. She will lie in state from 10 until services at 11 a.m. Friday at Stewart Road Christian Ministries Center. The Revs. Sam Luke and Fred Swank will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle. Born Dec. 12, 1916, in LaFollette, Tenn., she was the daughter of William H. and Maudie M. (Martin) Kidd. She married James A. Sharp March 24, 1934, in Kentucky. They came to Monroe in 1952. He died June 26, 1990. A homemaker, she was a member of the Stewart Road Christian Ministries Center, where she was a founding member of the women's prayer group. Surviving are three sons, William (Geneva) and Kenneth (Rozella), both of Monroe and Douglas of Ann Arbor; a daughter, Shirley (Donald) Goins of Monroe; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandson. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Homer and Jerry; three brothers; four sisters, and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent through www.bacarellafuneralhome.com. ****************************

Listers, Have a member of another web site looking for the obit of Eva Jean Vandergriff who was supposed to have died in Claiborne County, Tn on Dec, 22, 2006. They supposedly have searched in the Claiborne County Progress and the Middlesboro paper without any luck I have seen this lady's obit and I thought it was in the Claiborne County obits posted by Our Pam Burnett. But?? Might have been in the Lafollet Paper or the Monroe, Mi Paper. I had these obits for this period stored on a program to burn on a disk but deleted them before I burned them so lost them. I learned something during this process and won't do that again. Help please. Jean and Arion Cole

_IVO BRANTLEY_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/brantley_01.txt) _DANIEL H. BRITTAIN_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/brittain_02.txt) _LAURA BUNCH_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/bunch_03.txt) _DUSTY H. COMBS_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/combs_04.txt) _JAMES COX_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/cox_05.txt) _CALVIN DALTON_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/dalton_06.txt) _TRUBIE DOOLEY_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/dooley_07.txt) _LARRY GILES_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/giles_08.txt) _THELMA JUNE WALKER HARMON_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/harmon_09.txt) _GUSSIE VICTORIA LARGE_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/03/claiborne_progress/obituaries/large_10.txt) IVO BRANTLEY Ivo Brantley, age 75, of Speedwell, was born June 12, 1931 and passed away March 12, 2007 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was a member of Braden's Chapel Baptist Church. He worked at Ford and Kelsey-Hayes Wheel and Drum. He was preceded in death by his wife: Mary Lou Brantley; parents: Arvil and Emma Brantley Edwards; sons: David Ivo Brantley, Jerry Floyd Brantley, Larry Marvin Brantley; brothers: Delmer Brantley and Doyle Edwards; sisters: Kay Braden, Helen Clawson, Ada Clawson, Alberta Leach, Margie Monday; grandson: Richard Sherman Brantley Jr.; granddaughter: Melissa Joy Brantley. He is survived by his sons: Jack Brantley of Germany, Richard and Ann Brantley of Speedwell, Owen and Lillian Brantley of Conyers, Ga., Tommy and Lisa Karzysiak of Bay City, Mich.; daughter: Sheila Brantley of Gainesville, Ga.; brothers: Matthew and Glen Edwards; sisters: Ruby Bratcher, Sue Whaley, Mary Whaley, Bernice Shephard, Betty Clawson; grandchildren: Cynthia, Jennifer, Erica, Cheryl, Carlene, Samantha, Kylie, Kim, Lisa, Angie, Christopher, Caylan; 14 great grandchildren; special friend: Betty Braden; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 14 at 8 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Elder J.C. Monday and Rev. Jimmy Branscomb. Songs by David Painter and Vicky Edwards. Burial in the Chittum Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers: Terry Wilson, Trevor Bean, Derrick Edwards, John Braden, Earnest Whaley, James Monday, Thomas Karzysiak. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. DANIEL H. BRITTAIN Daniel H. Brittain, age 44, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2007 at Largo Medical Center, Fl. Survivors include his parents: Ross and Mary Brittian of Largo, Fla.; brothers: David of Tampa, Fl., Steven of Tampa, Fla., Richard of Clearwater, Fla.; one niece; three nephews. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 30 at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel. Funeral Service following at 1 pm. Burial in The Scott Cemetery. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651 or www.reecefh.com LAURA BUNCH Laura Bunch, age 96, of Tazewell, was born July 13, 1910 and passed away March 21, 2007 at her home. She was a member of Seals Branch Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Daniel Ellis and Leedy Atkins Bunch; son: Sidney Bunch; brothers: Enoch, Dan, Richard and Hent Bunch; sister: Mattie Lee Bunch, Zippie Bunch, Elizabeth Hurst, Lillie Bunch. She is survived by her daughter: Gladys Bunch of Tazewell; granddaughter: Diana Bunch of Lafayette, In.; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Sunday, March 25 at 2 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Douglas Dalton and Rev. Lyndall Welch officiating. Songs by The Welch Family. Burial in the Jackson Cemetery. Pallbearers: Kevin Hensley, Rocky Poore, Rodger Poore, Glen Mullins, Vernon Harvey, Paul Bunch, Jamie Bunch. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. DUSTY H. COMBS Dusty H. Combs, age 60, of Knoxville, was born May 27, 1946 and passed away on March 20, 2007 at his home. He was a Christian who found God while he was serving in Vietnam. He was a veteran on the Vietnam Conflict and was decorated with at Bronze Star. He was a member of the VFW in Jefferson County. He was preceded in death by his parents: Steve and Dorothy Simon Combs. He is survived by his wife: Marsha Dunaway Combs of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law: Tina and Doug Imhoff of Burlington, Ky.; son and daughter-in-law: Tony and Grace Combs of Dry Ridge, Ky.; stepson: Dave of Elsmere, Ky.; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law: Jill and Russ Runion of Crescent Springs, Ky., Mickey and Joe Burns of Detroit, Mi., Barbara and Bob Moore of Covington, Ky.; sister: Lee Froelich of Huntinton, Wv.; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Friday, March 23 at 8 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Pressnell officiating. Songs by Jeremy Brown and Chelsea Pressnell. Burial in the Shoemaker Cemetery. Pallbearers: Tony Combs, Doug Imhoff, Charles Ingram, Jerry Davis, Travis Lester and Joe Burns. Honorary pallbearers: T.J. Riley, Adam Riley, Bob Moore, and Russell Runion. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. JAMES COX Jimmy Cox, age 66, of New Tazewell, was born January 18, 1941 and passed away March 21, 2007 at his home. He was saved at age 10 and attended Pleasant Point Baptist Church. He was retired from the school system. He was the owner of Midway Country Store and Deli. He was preceded in death by his parents: Tip and Lucy (Fortner) Cox. He is survived by his wife of 46 1/2 years: Fran (Rouse) Cox of New Tazewell; daughters: Sonja and husband Bob Wells of New Tazewell, Tammy and husband Rick Scoville of New Tazewell; very special granddaughter: Amanda Keck of Knoxville; sisters: Hazel Summers of Lewisport, Ky., Alma and husband Bill Dickens of Palmetto, Fl., Ima Duncan of New Tazewell, Vivian and husband Ralph Taylor of Bessemer, Al.; sisters-in-law: Nancy Godsey of Maryville, Hattie Carter of Powell, Joyce and husband W.T. Keck of Maynardville, Judy Lester of New Tazewell, Freda and husband Ken Roe of Kokomo, In., Kathy and husband David Webb of Madisonville, Pat and husband Donnie King of Tazewell; very special great nephew: Aaron Miracle of Tazewell; loyal pet: Sally; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charlie Widner, Rev. Stephen Webb and Rev. Scottie Collins officiating. Music by Judy Jessie, Phyllis Rose and Kay Cupp, and Stephen Webb and Sandy Roe. Burial in the M.C. Keck Cemetery. Pallbearers: Scott Heath, Ancel Chadwell, Kenny Keck, Ben Duncan, Scott Slezak, and Ronnie Collins. Honorary pallbearers: Midway Country Store and Deli Coffee Crew. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. CALVIN DALTON Calvin Dalton, age 73, of Thorn Hill, was born April 8, 1933 and passed away March 19, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife: Anna B. Dalton; son: Ricky C. Dalton; infant daughter; parents: Tip and Ella Dalton; brothers: G.H. Dalton, Walter Dalton, Elisha Dalton; sister: Stella Wilmoth. He is survived by his sons: Douglas J. Dalton and wife Debbie of Bean Station, Scottie L. Dalton and wife Dena of Jefferson City; sister: Mable Hipshire of Thorn Hill; brothers: Verl Dalton and wife Linda of Thorn Hill, Tip Dalton Jr. and wife Helen of Washburn, Herbert Dalton and wife Virginia of Washburn, Gerald Dalton and wife Janice of Columbia, Oh.; daughter-in-law: Chris Dalton of Dandridge; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 21 in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Epperson and Rev. Jim Hubbard officiating. Music provided by Rev. Jerry Epperson and family. Burial in the Dalton Cemetery. Pallbearers: Clifford Dalton, Greg Dalton, Gary Hipshire, Charlie Dalton, Denver Dalton and William McCray. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. TRUBIE DOOLEY Trubie Dooley, age 85, of Ewing, Va. passed away March 16, 2007 at Baptist Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith and was saved at a young age at Myers Grove Baptist Church in Tazewell. She was a long-time member of Mountain View Baptist Church in Caylor, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband: Arthur Dooley; son: Gerald Dooley; infant twin sons: James Douglas and Harold Cody Dooley; mother: Becky Myers Lowrey; father: William Cody Lowrey; brother: P.B. Lowrey; twin sisters: Letha and Retha Lowrey; sister: Lucille Walker. Survivors include her sons: Bill (Ina Mae) Dooley of Hancock Co., Glen (Leona) Dooley, Shirl (Donna) Dooley both of Ewing, Va; daughters: Peggy (Neal) Clonce of Ewing, Va, Lena (James) Greene of Hanover, Pa, Wilma (Paul) Moore, Charlotte (Jimmy) Cupp all of Ewing, Va.; brother: Everette Lowrey of LaSalle, Mi; sisters: Jean Williams of New Tazewell, Kay Reed of Thorn Hill, Anna Margaret Daniels of Arkansas; 22 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, March 19 at 2 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Bill Gaylor and Rev. Jody Moore officiating. Music by Rev. Jody Moore, Lois Miller and Angela Bolton. Burial in the Dooley Family Cemetery. Pallbearers: Grandsons: Donald Clonce, James Clonce, Terry Clonce, Josh Dooley, James Cupp and James Greene, Jr. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651, 626-4249 or www.reecefh.com. LARRY GILES Larry Giles, of Harrogate, was born December 10, 1945 in Middlesboro, Ky. and passed away March 15, 2007 at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was the son the late Farris D. Giles and Marcille Connor Giles. He worked for Securitas at LMU for 13 years. He is survived by his wife: Virginia Phipps Giles; mother: Marcille Connor Giles both of Harrogate; daughters: Stacey and Wayne Albergotti of Chattanooga, Shelley and Shawn Steff with US Air Force in Ramstein, Germany; grandchildren: Noah and Avery Albergotti, Samuel and Sydney Steff; brother: Gary and Debbie Giles of Houston, Tx.; sister: Theresa J. Lawson of Speedwell; brothers-in-law: Charles and Randall Phipps; sister-in-law: Christine Phipps; many nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, March 17 at 8 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel in Harrogate with Rev. Stewart Fultz and Rev. Casper "Tip" Moore officiating. Songs by Karen and Larry Blondell. Pallbearers: Dan Graves, Larry Thacker, Judge Ralph McClanahan, Tracy Neeley, Arron Doyle, Darrell Bridges, Sean Garrett. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to American Cancer Society or First State Financial Institution for a memorial garden in honor of Larry Giles. A memorial service will be held at a later date at LMU Chapel. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. THELMA JUNE WALKER HARMON Thelma June Walker Harmon, age 59, of Geraldine, Ala. formerly of Speedwell, was born July 24, 1947 and passed away March 19, 2007. She was a daughter of the late Milus and Trula Gerturde Pierce Walker. She was a member of Braden's Chapel Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include her son: Martin Glen 'Marty' Harmon of LaFollette; daughters: Melissa Gwen Hardin of Dawson, Ala., Kimberly Melena Sprouse of Grave Oak, Ala.; former husband: Ernest 'Tubby' Harmon; four grandchildren; brothers: Tim Walker of Speedwell, Willis Walker of Colorado; sisters: Jeanette Hill, Etta Mae Wright, Betty Kate Marks all of Michigan. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 20 at 3 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. J.C. Monday officiating. Music by Vic Graves. Burial in the Pierce Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the funeral home to help with the funeral expenses. Reece Funeral Home, P.O. Box 600, Harrogate, TN 37752, 423-869-3651, 423-626-4249. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge. GUSSIE VICTORIA LARGE Gussie Victoria Large, age 92, of Tazewell, was born February 15, 1915 and passed away March 19, 2007 at the Tri-State Manor in Harrogate. She was a member of Mayes Chapel Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Robert Lee and Ona (Poore) Cline; husband: Lawrence Costal Large; grandson: Gregory Large; brother: Ernest C. Cline. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Ruth and Hal Broome of Knoxville; sons and daughters-in-law: Darrell and Debbie Large of Strawberry Plains, Joe and Barbara Large of New Tazewell, David and Patricia Large of Tazewell; grandchildren: Donnie Large, Bobbie Rhines, Michael Large all of White Pine, Nancy Broome Pearsall, Diane Broome Spining both of Knoxville, Terry Large of Cornilas, Nc, Jamie Popas of Dayton, Oh., Alyssa Large of Tazewell; 14 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren: brother: Virgil Lee and wife Ruby Cline of Knoxville; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Travis Chumley, Rev. Reggie Large, and Rev. Bill Rimmer officiating. Music by Janice Derreberry and the Blairs Creek Singers. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Andrew Birdwell, Michael Large, Mark Large, Keith Sandefur, Mike Campbell, and Eugene Cline. Honorary pallbearers: Hollis Large, Larry Cline, John Greer and Donnie Large. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

HURST FRED M - eighty-nine years of age, of Tazewell, Tennessee, passed away on April 3, 2007, at St. Mary's Residence Hospice. He had formerly resided for the past five years at Windsor Gardens Assisted Living Center in Knoxville. He studied biology at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, from 1936-40 and was a member of the 1940 Class. Afterwards, he was commissioned a U.S. Navel Officer and chosen to attend Officer Candidate School and became an aviator. He piloted PBY and PMB seaplanes and B-24 bombers during five years' service to his country. He was stationed in Norfolk, Jacksonville, Bermuda, San Juan, Brazil and San Diego. In 1943, he married his high school sweetheart, Ruby Keck, a school teacher. She joined him in Norfolk and San Diego prior to his discharge from the Navy in 1945 with rank of Lieutenant Commander. They returned to Claiborne County, Tennessee and began life-long businesses which they built, operated and managed together for more than fifty-four years. Hurst Dry Goods Department Store in New Tazewell, the Dixie Plaza Motel in Tazewell and Hilltop Business Center are among their former and current interests. He was a long- time member of First Baptist Church, New Tazewell and was men's Sunday School teacher for many years. Preceded in death by: parents, James Nelson and Roxie Bundren Hurst; his wife, Ruby Keck Hurst. Mr. Hurst survivors include Knoxville physician Fred A. Hurst, M.D. and his wife Deena Sharpe Hurst; their son, James W. Hurst, M.D., who practices medicine with his father in Halls and his wife Minde Meece Hurst; Dr. Diana Gwynn Hurst Collins and husband David N. Collins, M.D., of Lookout Mountain and Chattanooga and their children, Laura Catherine Collins of Washington, D.C., Andrew David Collins and Mary Elizabeth Collins of Lookout Mountain; brother, Frank G Hurst and wife Gladys of Tazewell; numerous cousins and extended family members and countless friends and acquaintances he made throughout his long life. His family would like to thank all of the caregivers at St. Mary's Medical Center, East Tennessee Baptist Hospital, Windsor Gardens Assisted Living and St. Mary's Residential Hospice, Summit Medical physicians and his personal physicians who provided such wonderful care to him. Family and friends will meet, 1:45 p.m., Friday, Fairview Cemetery, Tazewell, for a graveside service at 2:00 p.m., with long-time family friend and pastor, Rev. Dr. Charles D. Earl, officiating. Arrangements by Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel, 922-9195. www.mynattfh.com. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.