In December of 1904, the city fathers changed the street names in an effort to reduce the perceived confusion for potential customers. Thus the streets, beginning at the Cumberland River and running west were: Front St.--1st Ave. Market st.--2nd Ave. College--3rd ave. Cherry--4th Summer--5th High--6th Vine--7th Spruce--8th Buena Vista--9th Maple--10th The changes can be found in the city directories for 1904 and following. The Friends of Metro Archives might have this on their page, but I am not certain. Thanks, Ken Fieth Metro Archives ************************** Original Message ************************* From: Macalyne Fristoe <mfristoe@pop.nlci.com> Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 16:02:35 -0600 To: TNDAVIDS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Street names Is there any place on the web to learn the relationship of old street names to current Nashville streets (e.g., Water St., Cherry St., Front St.? Macalyne Watkins Fristoe Lafayette, IN Transplanted Tennessean

Is there any place on the web to learn the relationship of old street names to current Nashville streets (e.g., Water St., Cherry St., Front St.? Macalyne Watkins Fristoe Lafayette, IN Transplanted Tennessean

In looking for the name Heymann: A check of the indexed records of the Metro Nashville Archvies reveals that a Paul Heymann was naturalized here in 1889. He was a native of Germany, from the city of Suriny (sic). I found no other indexed records with the name Heymann. You might wish to contact the Jewish Federation Archives. There address is: Jewish Federation Archives, 801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville, TN, 37205. Phone (615) 356-3242. Good luck, Ken Fieth Metro Nashville

Hi, fellow Davidson Co. researchers. I thought I would share some of my research notes with you from a book I read briefly during on a visit to Nashville. Hope this doesn't break any copyright laws. Jeanne Johnson "Beginnings on Market Street" by Fedora Small Frank, copyright 1976, Nashville, Tn., a book found at the Nashville public library: "Oct 25 (1866-jj) - Cholera, an epidemic disease, has turned Nashville into a land of grave diggers where funeral procession almost hourly pass along the dirty streets and with odors of burning tar. From August 31st to October 9th there were 800 deaths in the city. Business has been ruined. The only activity is at the railroad station where thousands may be seen leaving this afflicted area." Pg. 271 The worst epidemic in the Nashville area in this 1870-1901 period was the cholera epidemic of 1873 which turned Nashville into a city of fear. The wearing of sulfur in shoes became a popular antidote. Between June 7 and July 1 there were 667 deaths from cholera in the city." Pg. 88 "For the years 1856 to 1889 there was an average annual figure of fifty-seven divorces. This number grew to 206 in 1891." Pg. 78 1880 - "A slow, westward movement of the residential area of the city evidenced itself in the preferential areas becoming North College, North & South Cherry and South Summer Streets." Pg. 155 "Oct 15 (1864) - The piano is gaining in popularity as a must in the home. Because of the exorbitant cost (a cheap one costs at least $300) many families settle for a melodian or reed organ which can be had for about $100." Pg. 46 Nashville population: Pg. 153 1860 - 16,988 Pg. 77 1870 - 25,865 Pg. 155 1880- 43,350 Pg. 77 1900 - 80,865 Pg. 78 Mayor's salary 1900 - $3,000 Pg. 81 1901 - Longest street in Nashville is Cherry Street

There is a book at the public library in downtown Nashville which is about the Jewish community in Nashville history. It is packed full of Jewish family surnames and has a lot of information about various families. "Beginnings on Market Street" by Fedora Small Frank, copyright 1976, Nashville, TN.

I need to some information about the Heymann family. Solomon Heymann was very active in Nashville, particularily in the Jewish community. My grandfather was Dr. Howard Heymann, and I do not have any information on him after 1904 (He was born in 1880). There is a Heymann Building at UT Memphis, I have no idea who it was named for. In addition, there were many family members. Solomon brought 8 children from Germany and had another 7 when he moved to the United States. His wife was Elizabeth Caperton Heymann. There children were: Dr. George Heymann, Isaac, Joseph L., Samuel C., Dr. Howard, Henrhittia, and Hattie. George married Celia Hipsh and they had my mother, Janice Caperton Heymann. Howard and Celia might have had a son that might have been adopted by Isaac. Would I ever like to know. Isaac did have an adopted son named Cecil.

I am considering adding a new page to the Friends of Metropolitan Archives of Nashville and Davidson Co. web site and need some input. Would a page of links to family histories be helpful/wanted? The site/page content would have to show a very definite Davidson Co. connection. Tell me what you think about this and if you have such a page, send me the link so I can see what is available. Don't send me a link to someone else's web site, only your own. I will have to consult with the officers of the Friends Group about this idea. As you may know, there is no Goodspeed History for Davidson Co. The "History of Davidson County, Tennessee", by Prof. W. W. Clayton, was published about the same time as the Goodspeed histories were. Clayton's History contains biographical sketches of Davidson Co., residents. If anyone has text/biographies from Clayton's History, that could be emailed to me, I will consider putting that material on line also. Debie Friends of Metropolitan Archives of Nashville and Davidson Co. TN http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/3661/

Need the parents and siblings of William Allen TROTTER born Aug.1827-died Sept.1915 in Davidson Co. Tn. He married Nancy Ann Crook on Sept.21 , 1848 also in Davidson Co. Tn. They had the following children; Elizabeth b.1850 Matilda b.1856 m Joseph H. Horton Naomi b.1858 m W.L. Wrinkle Susanna b.1861 Permelia b.1864/5 m Wm. H. Redd Luisa b. 1867 John b.1851 Henry b.1853 Ben b. 1869 David M. b.1872 m Jennie H.Nance Fannie b. 1874 Any info on this family will be appreciated Thomas Kelly lolo2@pchnet.com

Looking for information on David Reed, who married Elizabeth in 1800. David Reed was born in TN & Elizabeth born in OH. David b 1770/80 d 1842 in Tippah Co., MS. Elizabeth b abt 1785 d 1850/60 in Tippah Co., MS. They had 3 known children: Elijah Reed b 1809 d 1885 - Michael Reed b 1813 d 1871 - Charles Reed b 1815/20 d 1843. Any information appreciated. Please reply to nellogue@texoma.net Thank you, Nell

Does someone have an index to the 1880 Davidson County Census and would look up this family for me and provide me with the information needed to order a copy of the census page from TSL&A? Mills Taylor Bloodworth's wife's name was Mary Julia Stratton, and the children born to them by 1880 were Serena Mai, Leonard, and James. Thanks in advance for your help. Joyce Stark Blocker

Ladye - The Nashville Public Library downtown has microfilm of many (if not all) of the Nashville newspapers for a large period of time (I believe over 100 years). At that library is a special room called The Nashville Room which is full of books on Nashville history. Within that collection is a few books which index the obituaries in the Tennessean, which is a Nashville newspaper from way back. The obituary index is not all inclusive of all the years, but many. If you only had the date of death, the librarian could go to this book and find the date of the obituary. Or if you did not have a date of death, they might check the indexes for your surname. (?) Although you have the dates of the copies of the obituaries you are seeking, you may not always have this, so I wanted you to know that there are methods of finding them. With the dates of the obituaries (and name of the newspaper?) you can contact the library and for a very reasonable fee (I think it is $6 but not certain), they will go to the microfilmed newspaper collection they have and print a copy of the obituary for you and mail it to you. They are also very prompt. I am sorry that I do not have the phone number or address of the library (I live in Florida but visited this summer) for you. They have preprinted forms for requesting copies of obituaries. Whether you are allowed to phone in a request for a copy of an obituary, I do not know, but I would think they would need your payment in the mail before doing the lookup. I am not sure if they have email. Perhaps a Nashville researcher can help with these details and post to the list. The Nashville Metro Archives has also begun a file of newspaper clippings of obituaries. Jeanne Johnson -----Original Message----- From: Ladye Hunter <ladyejane@InfoAve.Net> To: TNDAVIDS-L@rootsweb.com <TNDAVIDS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, January 13, 1999 3:57 AM Subject: OBITUARIES >My greatgrand father, Thomas B. Yeargin died 16 Apr 1927. His obituary >was in the paper and I have a copy of it, but the top and bottom of it >are tattered beyond reading. Another great grandfather, Curd H. >Gillock died 8 Mar 1916. Same story. > >Without being in Nashville does anyone know how I might get copies of >these obituaries? > >And does anyone know if Nolensville, TN has a newpaper? or funeral home? > >Thank you, > >Ladye Jane Hunter >

LADYE, Address for main library in Nashville Tenn. is: Ben West Library 225 Polk Ave Nashville, Tenn. 37203 Newspaper is named the Tessessean Newspaper. Carol

My greatgrand father, Thomas B. Yeargin died 16 Apr 1927. His obituary was in the paper and I have a copy of it, but the top and bottom of it are tattered beyond reading. Another great grandfather, Curd H. Gillock died 8 Mar 1916. Same story. Without being in Nashville does anyone know how I might get copies of these obituaries? And does anyone know if Nolensville, TN has a newpaper? or funeral home? Thank you, Ladye Jane Hunter

Joyce, If you are referring to Newspapers, the Metro Archives (615-862-5880) has the original newspapers from 1819 to 1950s or so. The Tennessee State Library and Archives (615-741-2764) has all of the Tennessee newspapers on microfilm. I haven't checked lately but they might be available on Interlibrary loan also, Have a good day, Ken Fieth Metropolitan Nashville Archives ************************** Original Message ************************* From: Joyce2005@aol.com Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 18:08:40 EST To: TNDAVIDS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: TNDAVIDS-D Digest V99 #8 HI I recomend going to TNGenWeb.org (or.com) And then going to the Davidson co page.That will give you info on where You can find old nashville papers. Joyce.

I have BRUCE ancestors buried 1913 at the Clease or Cleese Cemetery. Does anyone know the location of this cemetery? Thanks, sandi@nol.net

HI I recomend going to TNGenWeb.org (or.com) And then going to the Davidson co page.That will give you info on where You can find old nashville papers. Joyce.

Hello to All~~~ Still looking for the parents of my MARY POLLY MITCHELL b. 1793Tn d. 1862MO m. 1814 Davidson Co. to JOSEPH GREER. They went to Lafayette Co., Mo. c1830+ Will gladly share their data. Her father said to have been a THOMAS. He would have been born prob. VA/WVA abt. 1743-1768. Does anyone know anything about this family? I know they were allied with DOAK in Augusta Co., Va. abt. 1750 since a JOHN GREER died then and made Sam'l Doak and a John Mitchell gdns of his 4 minor ch. This is in Chalkley's Chronicles. Was my Thomas a son of this John? I mistakenly received a copy of the will of one WILLIAM MITCHELL of White's Crk., Davidson Co., Tn. filed in 1805 if anyone is interested, please write and I will give you the names, etc. This was the only "Mitchell" will I could find to order on the Davidson Co. website. Wonder where the administrations would be? DJD *** ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

New subscriber in search of Everett Manning HARRIS occupation: Prison security- state prison in TN [possibly Erwin area] One residence possibly Nevada St in Nashville Known sons: Leonard and James daughter : Polly circa early 1900 / before 1931 ************************************************************* Also a seeking Mary HARRIS married to George Norman PIERCE II [Contractor] [second marriage-?] resided Nashville areas circa 1939-1945 California and Florida in later years. 3 children: Eugene -OR/WA 1998 George Norman III [nicknamed Jody] deceased Angola, NY 1994/1995 Caroline [CA-1998] It is doubtful that the above two HARRIS [s] are related -- just covering two birds w/one stone.. Any and all help is appreciated and all emails will be acknowledged.. Thank you, Mimi Taylor [aka myke] Official 'Generation Gap' Specialist (sm) for the Pierce/Taylor Families: "From Pierce-Arrows 2 Straight Arrows" Copyright 1997 M~ J~M Ent. Ltd. ~ Nil Desperandum ~ Never Despair Pierce Coat of Arms-1560

I am searching for information on my Parks line who settled in Davidson County about 1930 after moving from Hendersonville, Sumner County. The lived in Goodletsville Tenn. James Henderson Parks died in the 1930's and wife Manerva Jane Parks died about 1948 they are buried at Springhill Cemetary. Does anyone have info on this family? Carol E-Mail me at BayleyCD@aol.com

My great-grandfather was H.H. Gentry of Nashville. He died (was killed) in 1920. He owned some kind os a business (a grocery store?). Does anyone know anything of this or where is a good resource for looking up items about it in Nashville newpapers? I live in Indianapolis. Thanks, Jeanne Richardson Baldwin ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com