Hi Giles residents, The weather is nice now, so how about getting out and taking some photos of historic places in Giles county. Buildings, cemeteries, monuments, etc. Send them to me e-mail or snail mail and I will add them to the web site. Let the rest of us who live too far away to visit see Giles County. Dave Worsham 5691 Tonopah Dr. San Jose, Ca. 95123 dworsham@launchnet.com

Hi Folks, Todays updates include: Clearer photos of the tombstones of GS Worsham and Nancy C. Worsham by Kevin Fitzpatrick A photo of Worsham Hollow by Kevin Fitzpatrick Tombstone photo of Napoleon B. Worsham by Kevin Fitzpatrick Updated GenChart of George Oliver by Judy Strickland GenChart of John Overton by Ann Jackson Will of John Nelson Patteson by Brian P. Bivona Thanx Kevin, Judy, Ann & Brian Dave www.rootsweb.com/~tngiles/

Leola: I have been out of town and just read your query this morning. You may have your answers by this time, but I will respond in case you have not. According to my records, John Henry Birdsong md (1) Eleanor Cardin (1816-1847), dau of Larkin and Rosanna Cardin of Giles Co., TN. They had one son, Thomas Logan Birdsong, b 23 Jan 1845 Giles Co., TN, d 17 Feb 1911 Bethesda, Williamson, TN, bur. Tully Birdsong Cem., Giles Co., TN. Thomas md. Xantippe Adelaide Abernathy. After Eleanor's death, John Henry md. as his second wife Martha E. Johnson in 1848 and the younger children were born to this marriage. John Henry was the son of Henry and Mary (Howse/Howze) Birdsong. According to W. Thomas Carden's "History of Pisgah", John Henry was a local minister. Pisgah is a Methodist Church. I descend from the Cardin family of Giles Co., TN, and they intermarried with Birdsongs on several occasions. I am interested in the information you have, especially on Thomas Logan Birdsong. Happy Hunting! Nancy Webb Wood

Can anyone tell me if there are Minute books of court records of Giles Co. Available for sale? Cordially, Janet Bryant jbryant@futura.net

Can someone tell me where I can get a copy of the 1900 census of Giles co. ? Robbie

Descendants asked to fill gaps in 177 year history >From The TENNESSEAN, July 1, 1999 The names are stripped or fading, the markers cracked and crumbling. Some lean slightly, the weight of more than a century exacting its toll. All have stories to tell tales of mayors and Civil War soldiers, slaves and freedmen snatches of Nashville's history. James and Charlotte Robertson are buried here. So is William Driver, the man who nicknamed the American flag "Old Glory." But it is the other stories, those not recorded in history books that the Nashville City Cemetery Association wants to hear. We want as many as we can get," added Laura Rost, the cemetery association's event coordinator. It is not an easy task. Rost estimates officials know the histories of about 1% of those buried in City Cemetery. And although records are kept of virtually everyone buried there, the 3-by-5 index cards generally consist of little more than the person's name, the date of burial, where they are buried and a one- or two-word description of how each died. There are other problems, as well. Walker says about 20 years of Civil War era records were lost, either to fire or some unknown accident, meaning there is no trace of some of those buried at the cemetery. By tracking down descendants, Rost and others in her organization hope to piece together a more rounded narrative of the cemetery's inhabitants. To do so, the association has sent news releases to several Middle Tennessee newspapers, from Columbia to Clarksville, asking readers to write in if they know they have a relative buried there. Rost is also considering looking for descendants in Atlanta and Salt Lake City, home to the largest genealogical research library in the world. "We know there will be relatives scattered across .the country," Rost said. "We're talking about people six generations removed from many of those buried there." The cemetery, established in 1822, was one of the earliest integrated graveyards in the country. It is home to 22 of Nashville's mayors, two original Fisk Jubilee Singers, the city's founder and a Tennessee governor. City aldermen voted to close the cemetery in May 1878 to prevent the spread of cholera. Since then, only descendants of plot owners have been allowed to be buried there. If you are a descendant of someone buried in Nashville's City Cemetery, the cemetery's association would like to hear from you and get biographical information about your relative. Write to: Nashville City Cemetery Association Metro Historical Commission 209 10th Ave. S., Suite 414 Nashville, TN 37203

Would anyone happen to have any info on a Robert L. Favors that married Lela Mae Long on November 14, 1926 ? I found a Robert Favors on the ssdi listed as being born on April 17, 1904 and died April 1990 listed as benefit going to GoodSpring, TN. For some reason this Robert Favors' social security card was issued in the state of Alabama. Robbie

Hi Folks, Todays update includes: Additions to the New Zion Cemetery listing by Carolyn Lambert. Revised chart of Jason Hopkins by Nancy Wasness Bio of David L. Kersey by Jane Powell Dave www.rootsweb.com/~tngiles/

In a message dated 05/31/1999 8:23:39 AM Central Daylight Time, TNGILES-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Would anyone happen to know if the LONG's from MEIGS CO. TN. tie into the LONG's from GILES CO. TN. ? Also do they tie into the LONG's from HAMILTON CO. TN. ? Robbie >> Also, how about Darling Long's family that lived in Fayette County, TN in 1840.... was this Long family connected to the Giles Longs? Darling also had a brother named Philip. Later census claimed they were from S.C. but might have been N.C. Thanks for any help! Donna Marlar English

Yes, hopefully: Write The Giles County Historical Society, Pulaski, Tn. or: Giles County Histirocal Society P O Nox 693, Pulaski, Tn 38478 Attn: Mrs Floyd Smith The P O Box was the correct Box # back in 1989 and hopefully still correct. Mary with Giles Co. Tn. Roots!!!!! ellen@airmail.net > >Do you have any idea how to join the Giles County Historical Society? >Mary in Michigan >

Would anyone happen to know if the LONG's from MEIGS CO. TN. tie into the LONG's from GILES CO. TN. ? Also do they tie into the LONG's from HAMILTON CO. TN. ? Robbie

Do you have any idea how to join the Giles County Historical Society? Mary in Michigan

Hi Folks, Todays update are all from the Giles County HistSoc April Bulletin: Mexican War Veterans from Giles County 1848 Tax List for Dist 16 TOC for the Apr 1999 Bulletin Dave www.rootsweb.com/~tngiles/

Hi Gang, Todays update includes: Deed Transfer - Biles to Hastin by Ruth Walsh Deed Transfer - Abernathy to Haden by Ruth Walsh Obituary of Ellen Watts by Carrolyn Lambert Thanx Ruth & Carrolyn Dave www.rootsweb.com/~tngiles/

O.K., here I go again. I was sent some info today on what appears to be my uncle, Wesley Long. Wesley Long married Mary Lou Randolph. I was told today that they had a daughter named Lela Mae Long who married Robert L. Favors. I have found a Wesley Long on the Giles Page born December 30, 1896 and died Aug. 1975, Prospect, Tn. I am thinking maybe he is the same Wesley Long who married Mary Lou Randolph. I could be wrong. I was told that Wesley had a son named Ashford Long, I found one of those also, listed on the ssdi as being born on May 1, 1918 and died Sept. 1985 in Athens, Alabama. I guess maybe this could turn out to be the son of Wesley. I have not been able to find out anything on Lela Mae Long as of yet, other than what I have already stated. Wesley Long had a brother named Ezra Long, found 2 of these. One was listed on the Giles Page only date was 1881, not sure if that was a birth date or a death date. The other one I found was on the ssdi, as being born on Oct. 4, 1897 and died Dec. 1983, Union City, Tn. Does this Mary Lou Randolph fit in with the James Frank Randolph Family listed in Giles Co. ? Any help or info on this would be as always, appreciated. Robbie

Just speculation, but William Smith may have been Primitive Baptist. Daniel Marbut's sister, Oda, was my 3rd great-grandmother. She & her husband, Peterson McGill, were members of the Puncheon Camp Baptist Church of Christ, which was basically Primitive Baptist. Other Marbuts (not necessarily Daniel, though, I just don't know) were also PB's. The patriarch of the Marbut family, Johannes Meerput, came to Lancaster Co., PA from Germany in 1784. Coming from Germany, it is likely that he was Catholic or "Evangelisch" (e.g., Lutheran). The family with which he stayed in PA (whose daughter he married) was Quaker, though it is clear from the family history that Johannes and his wife did not retain an identity as Quakers after they moved to SC (ca. 1803). Jim On Fri, 28 May 1999, Minnie HILLIS REAGOR wrote: > Joy, > I have one marriage entry, of Daniel MARBUT & L.L.E. WEBB, 02 Feb 1870, Giles Co,TN. by Wm. > SMITH, JP. > ____Minnie > > > JFavors681@aol.com wrote: > > > Can anyone tell me what kind of preacher William Smith was ? Records state he > > was a Minister of the Gospel and married several of my ancestors in the > > 1870's and 1880's in Giles County, Tennessee. Thanks Joy Favors > > > > ==== TNGILES Mailing List ==== > > Got a will or obituary of your Giles County ancestor??? Send them to me and I will add them. > > mailto:Giles@tngenweb.org > > > > > ==== TNGILES Mailing List ==== > Post Queries for Giles County Tennessee > http://www.rootsweb.com/~tngiles/post.htm > >

Joy, I have one marriage entry, of Daniel MARBUT & L.L.E. WEBB, 02 Feb 1870, Giles Co,TN. by Wm. SMITH, JP. ____Minnie JFavors681@aol.com wrote: > Can anyone tell me what kind of preacher William Smith was ? Records state he > was a Minister of the Gospel and married several of my ancestors in the > 1870's and 1880's in Giles County, Tennessee. Thanks Joy Favors > > ==== TNGILES Mailing List ==== > Got a will or obituary of your Giles County ancestor??? Send them to me and I will add them. > mailto:Giles@tngenweb.org

Wesley LONG married Mary Lou RANDOLPH. Their daughter, Lela Mae LONG, married Robert L. FAVORS. FAVORS is a line that connects to my HILLIS line... sorry I can't be of any further help than that. _____Minnie Angel12461@aol.com wrote: > I just found out some new info on my LONG and RANDOLPH families, thought I > would pass it along, hopefully this may jar someone's memory. > > Wesley Long married Mary Lou (last name not known ). Wesley had a son named > Ashford. ( Rumor has it that the mother of Ashford Long may be Mary Lou ? or > may be even Ida Bell (e) Randolph ). > > James Frank Randolph had a son named Walter H. Randolph. Walter Randolph > married unknown to me at this time, he had a son named James Randolph who > eventually ended up in OK. > > I was also told that it was believed that Ida B. and Emma L. were twins > (both being the daughter of James Frank Randolph ). God this could drive a > person insane. Anyway, thought I would pass this on. Does anyone happen to > know about any of this ? > Robbie > > ==== TNGILES Mailing List ==== > View Queries for Giles County Tennessee > http://www.rootsweb.com/~tngiles/query.htm

Hi Folks, Todays update includes: Two photos found in the blongings of E. Hudson. Do you know who they are? By J. Hudson A photo of Mattie Mattie Pamphelia Reed Overton by Ann Overton Jackson. Deed Transfer - Elder to Hastins by Ruth Walsh Deed Transfer - Biles to Hastin by Ruth Walsh Deed Transfer - Jones to Hastin by Ruth Walsh Deed Transfer - Moore to Hasten by Ruth Walsh Deed Transfer - Boyd to Hastin by Ruth Walsh Thanx J., Ann & Ruth Dave www.rootsweb.com/~tngiles

Can anyone tell me what kind of preacher William Smith was ? Records state he was a Minister of the Gospel and married several of my ancestors in the 1870's and 1880's in Giles County, Tennessee. Thanks Joy Favors