A very nice person emailed me the obit of Ezra Long last night, I found out that the Jackie I was looking for is a he. In the obit it states that Ezra was survived by his wife, Mrs. Maggie Simpson Long, and a son Jackie Long, both of Pulaski, and a daughter Mrs. Ruth Rainey from Athens, AL. and one brother Wesley Long from Lester, AL. According to the obit, Ezra Long was born in Giles co. on May 7, 1881, his parents were Dan Long and Sarah Johnson Long. Ezra Long died March 18, 1965. Does anyone happen to know anything about Jackie Long ? Many thanks in advance. Robbie

I'm not sure about whether Giles County has a copy, but I know the state archives does, as I used it when I was there a couple of months ago.

Always send to the County Clerk at the County seat. Good luck, Carleen It depends on the state I assume . I mail mine to the Circuit Clerks Office in the county I am working in in Ms. Bobbye

Hi Folks, Jennifer Fuqua in unable to continue with the 1850 Census project. So I have taken over the project from her. I have transcribed one district that need to be proofread. If you are able to do any proofreading, from one page to 10, let me know. Interested in transcribing??? Let me know. Dave

I was not clear, I should have said it should be a Clerks office on a County level. Carleen

I assume you mean Birth-Marriage-Death records? I have been researching for 30 yrs and I have never failed to get a record, providing it existed, in a prompt manner. I just write that I would like X for John Doe and I am enclosing (usually) $1.00 to cover the cost of copying and a SASE. Thank you very much. If they have it they send it right along. Now I do have the one exception, Selma, Ala kept my ck and never answered but as it turned out the marriage was not there anyway! Always send to the County Clerk at the County seat. Good luck, Carleen

I have in my possession a copy of the listings of those buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Giles Co, TN (from tombstones). It mentions the Flournoy Rivers Manuscripts (1898). Flournoy RIVERS in 1898 notes that there were 205 unmarked graves in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Is there a copy of this manuscript in Giles County? Does the RIVERS manuscript gives names of some of those with unmarked graves? Is anyone interested in this 5 PAGE list of burials in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Giles Co, TN? If so, I will try to type this list in over several days and mail it to the list. Bobby G. Carwile

B. Melvin JOHNS was born in Nov. 1866, two months after his father Wm. Carroll JOHNS was shot and killed. His mother was Lucy Bellew JOHNS and she was married later to W. G. RUTHERFORD. I am searching for any info on B. Melvin and his descendants.... Any help appreciated!!!

Mary C. RUTHERFORD, born 1881 in Giles County, TN and was still living at home her parents, W. G. and Lucy H. RUTHERFORD in 1900. Whom did she marry and when?

I have a Tennessee ancestor who was a member of the K. of H. Can someone please tell me what this stands for? Ginny

Can anyone in Giles County, TN tell me where this land was/is located in Giles Co, TN? Reuben RIGGS deed to William RIGGS This indenture made this 3rd day of December 1818 between Reuben RIGGS of the one part and William RIGGS of the other part. Witnesseth, that the said Reuben RIGGS for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath this day bond gained sold and by these presents do grant bargain sell aline convey & confirm unto the said William RIGGS a certain tract or parcel of land lying in Giles County on the east fork of Buck Creek, about 13 miles from Pulaski, it being part of the tract I now live on, beginning for said part, at a Hickory & Red Oak, thence West 100 poles to a stake, thence South 76 poles to a stake, thence East 100 poles to a stake, thence North 76 poles to the beginning, containing fifty acres. To have and to hold the above described fifty acres with their appurtances and premises to his proper use and behoof forever, and the said Reuben RIGGS for himself his heirs does agree that he................. The rest of the deed was not readable. Bobby G. Carwile

Hi Folks, Todays update includes: Cemetery listing of Phillips Will of Harrison Burgess by Virginia Poarch Deed Xfer, Johnston to Johnston by Jerry Johnson Obit of Harvey Long by Robbie Service record of Willis Pyle by Kay Sauls GenChart of James Montgomery by Marie Evans Davis-McQueen Thanx Virginia, Jerry, Robbie, Kay & marie Dave www.rootsweb.com/~tngiles/

Does anyone know who the parents of Maggie Simpson Long were ? Does anyone know about her and Ezra Long having a child named Jackie ? Does anyone know if Maggie Simpson Long is still living ? Thanks Robbie

REUBEN RIGGS Revolutionary War Pension Application STATE OF TENNESSEE -- GILES COUNTY On this 20th day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the Justices holding the Court of Pleas & Quarterseasons for the County and State aforesaid, at this August term of said Court Reuben RIGGS of said County of Giles, resident therein aged eighty five years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress passed June 7th, 1832. The said Reuben RIGGS saith and declares that he first entered the service under one Col. Cleveland in Surry County, North Carolina. One Saunders being his Captain, the day not recollected, but most probably in the month of June in the second year after the Declaration of Independence, and during that year served a tour of three months and also served a similar tour under the same officers during the year following. These tours were against the Indians committing depradations about the head of the Yadkin River. The declarant then moved into Washington County, in North Carolina but is now in East Tennessee, where in the month of December 1780 he volunteered under Col. Sevier in an expedition against the Cherokee Indians. They mustered at Stockdons Mill and proceeded on the expedition until Col. Clark and Col. Campbell of Virginia overtook and joined Sevier. Declarant was in Captain Previts' Company in that campaign until its close, the declarant was present at several skirmishs between the whites and indians, one on Boyd's Creek of French Broad River and at Chota and Hiwassee, Tellico and ______, what time that campaign closed he does not now remember, but supposes that some history or other record testimony in the public office of his County will show. He has no documentary evidence, having long since lost his discharges and that he knows of no person now alive who can testify to his services. The last man who could have done so to his knowledge, died during the last year, one Jessee RIGGS of Lincoln County, Tennessee. The said Reuben Riggs duly relinquishs any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on any pension role of any state or territory whatsoever. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Reuben RIGGS Germain Lester, Clerk (his signature) We, Stephen Shelton, Clergyman residing in the County and State aforesaid and Thomas Martin, merchant of the town of Pulaski, in the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Reuben RIGGS, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration and we believe him to be eighty five years of age and that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concurred in that opinion. Sworn and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Germain Lester, Clerk 1. Interrogatories propounded by said Court to the said Reuben RIGGS. 2. Where and what year were you born? Answer: In Morris County, New Jersey in 1749. (some read this as 1747!!!) I have the record of my birth in my fathers Bible - now at home. 3. Where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolution, and where do you now live? Answer: In Surry County, North Carolina and Washington County, as before stated when I entered the service and from Washington I moved to Grainger County, East Tennessee where I lived until about 1808 when I moved to Giles County, Tennessee where I have resided ever since. 4. How were you called into service? Answer: In all the above Campaigns I volunteered & served in person not by substitute. 5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers? Answer: I have stated all of the General Officers whose names are now recollected. 6. He further says that he received discharges from his said Captain Saunders and Previtt but has no recollection of what has become of them.

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF REUBEN RIGGS (1749 - 1837) In the name of God Amen. I, Reuben RIGGS of the County of Giles and State of Tennessee, being of a sound and perfect memory do this twenty-sixth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and thirty three, make this my Last Will and Testament as follows: First - I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary RIGGS, the tract of land which I now live on, Also All the house and kitchen furniture, during her life or Widowhood, and at her Disease to be sold at twelve months credit, and equally divided amongst my four children: Phebe RIGGS, William RIGGS, Mary MORGAN, and Margaret POOR. I also give and bequeath to my daughter Phebe, all my stock of horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs, and all my farming tools. I also give and bequeath to my grandsons Jeremiah HENDERSON, William CONDON, Ruben W. RUNNELS and Thomas P. NORTON, each two dollars. I do hereby appoint my worthy friends James WHITE and David A. GOOCH Executors to this my Last Will and Testament_______In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed my seal day and date above written.

Does anyone know about a Giles County calendar that showed historic homes that was issued several years ago, and whether one can obtain an old copy if any still exist. Thanks in advance.

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Does anyone out there have any photos of Henry Kelley (1796-1887) who lived in the Minor Hill area, with either Mahaley Smith (wife #2) or Luvicey Hunter (wife #3) or by himself? I know there are a lot of descendants of Henry's out there. Does anyone have any photos of William "Billy" McMasters (1812-1894) and/or his wife Mary Rose. They lived in the Mt. Zion (on Sugar Creek) community of Lawrence Co.,TN not far from Minor Hill and the Lawrence/Giles county line. Also, does anyone have any photos of Asa Chapman (ca 1806-1859) and/or his wife Malinda Griggs? They lived in Giles County (N.E. of Pulaski) until the 1840s and then moved to N.W. Limestone County, AL to the community of Good Springs, AL. Also, their son, William Monroe "Billy" Chapman (ca 1835-ca1861). If anyone has these photos or knows of their whereabouts, I sure would appreciate the information. There's a great way to copy photographs now without having to send them off. You can take them to Wal-Mart and there's a machine there that can make a great copy in about two minutes and the cost is a little over $6.00 per sheet. You can get one 8x10 or 2 5X7s on a sheet. Thanks, Mike Chapman Thanks, Mike Chapman

Does anyone have a way to lookup information on Lewters Cemetery? I have been informed by family that they think an ancestor is buried there. If anyone has a way to do this I would really appreciate it. I am looking for Appalonia Cole Hodges. Thank you Kathy

Hi Folks, You have probably noticed I haven't had an update recently. I am way behind but not to worry, I will catch up. So if you submitted something to me, be patient, I will get there and keep those cards and letters coming. I am now on the TnGenWeb board of directors and that has taken some of my time the last couple of weeks. Plus my sons wedding the first of the month. BTW, if you would like to see the wedding pictures (and I am sure you all have been anxiously waiting for them), they can be seen at www.mkphoto.com (David and Carme). And one last thing. I have lost contact with our 1850 Census coordinator, Jennifer Fuqua. She hasn't answered any of my emails for quite some time. Does anyone know Jennifer??? Dave