I noticed that on you e-mail you said that the marriage records had been transcribed as David instead of Davis. You really do need to get a copy of the marriage record. We have now transcribe over 1000 marriage records from Grainger Co. and believe me some of them were really hard to do. Some of the names were spelled one way on the front then a different way on the back. We should have book #2 ready for sale at the first of next week. This will cover the years 1810-1819. I will let everyone know next week how to get your copy. Also if you do want a copy of a certain marriage record we will do that also at a low cost. E-mail me privately if you have any questions. Thanks! IMsMickey@aol.com

Dear Mary, I was not on the computer yesterday because of Floyd, but I did get to do a little looking for James and Martha Davis. I think that I found their marriage record in Grainger County. However, his surname is transcribed as David instead of Davis in both of my marriage books (Kennerly and Sistler): James David [probably should be Davis] and Martha Long, bond issued 13 Feb. 1849 with bondsman Samuel Harbin, married 15 Feb 1849, by S. S. Shipley, J. P. There were several James Davis marriages in Grainger County in the books , but none with a bride Martha nor at the right time. You should try to get a photocopy of the bond/certificate. His name may even have been erroneously written as David instead of Davis -- such things happened frequently. I am not sure what census records you have seen. I found them in transcriptions of Grainger County in 1850, 1860, 1870 (head of household index), and 1880. 1850 Census, TN, Grainger Co., family #247, p. 33: Davis, James, 26, TN Martha, 24, TN Izora, 2/12 This means Izariah was probably born in March of 1850 or as late as April 1 in order to be 2 months old on June 1st, IF the census taker recorded the ages as instructed, "as of June 1, 1850." 1860 I didn't write down, but can get it if you don't have it. 1870 Census, TN, heads of household index by Sistler Davis, James, 60, Grainger Co., p. 42 1880 Census, TN, Grainger Co., p. 419: Davis, James, 69 Julia, 40 Geams(?), 16, male [should have been James based on your data] S. P., 13, male I don't have published marriage record transcriptions for Grainger County for after 1865, but others on the list may be able to check for James's marriage to Julia. I also noticed that in 1850 and 1860 there is a Long family living very nearby James & Martha (Long) Davis: 1850, family 253, p. 34: Long, Hardy, 33, and family further along, family #316, p. 43, Long, Hardy, 63, NC Rachel, 52, NC Polly A., 17 Able, 13 Francis, 7 Emily, 4 Hardy, Sr., had died by 1860, but Rachel and her family are living even closed to James and Martha. And I forgot to write it down, but In the 1840 Census, I think that Hardy did have a female in the house Martha's age. Hardy and Rachel are likely candidates for Martha's parents. Perhaps you can find a will or probate or land deed record for Hardy's estate in the 1850s which would name his daughter, Martha Davis. I also checked tombstones inscriptions but did not find a James or Martha or Julia Davis that fit. Of course, I can't find tombstone inscriptions for many of my Grainger County relatives. Either they never had stones, the cemeteries are lost, or TVA or others "lost" a lot of stones. Later, Ross Cameron >>> "Mary Tuley" <marya@texoma.net> 09/14/99 07:33PM >>> I am looking for information on James Davis-b.abt 1822 Tn-d. after 1880 He married Martha --------, b. abt 1825 Tn Their children are: --Izariah Davis-b. abt 1850 Tn --Thomas Davis-b. Dec 30 1851-Grainger Co., Tn-d. Nov 4 1927 Tx--married May 19 1871 to Nancy Pauline Lee, a dau of William Deadrick Lee-b. in Hawkins Co., Tn & Elizabeth Desdemonia Turley -b. Grainger Co., Tn --Joseph Davis-b. abt 1856 Tn --Eliza J. Davis-b. abt 1860 Tn --James Davis-b. abt 1865 Tn --Samuel P. Davis-b. abt 1867 Tn James Davis married 2nd to Julia ------- ! ! ! !

Seth Vineyard married Bertha Keyes somewhere in the 1880's. They had atleast 4 children: Ocie Vineyard, Virgil Vineyard, Murray K. Vineyard, Audley Ray Vineyard. I am trying to find out the name of Bertha's maternal grandmother and am hoping if there is anyone who has researched this family might be able to help me. Thanks, Pam

I am looking for information on James Davis-b.abt 1822 Tn-d. after 1880 He married Martha --------, b. abt 1825 Tn Their children are: --Izariah Davis-b. abt 1850 Tn --Thomas Davis-b. Dec 30 1851-Grainger Co., Tn-d. Nov 4 1927 Tx--married May 19 1871 to Nancy Pauline Lee, a dau of William Deadrick Lee-b. in Hawkins Co., Tn & Elizabeth Desdemonia Turley -b. Grainger Co., Tn --Joseph Davis-b. abt 1856 Tn --Eliza J. Davis-b. abt 1860 Tn --James Davis-b. abt 1865 Tn --Samuel P. Davis-b. abt 1867 Tn James Davis married 2nd to Julia -------

Nancy: If you are talking about Ruth McAnally, we may have something to talk about.--Bill Tenc@aol.com wrote: > > In 1806 in Grainger County, John S Wells and Ruth McEnelly were married. Is > anyone researching this couple? Are there any Wells families in Grainger in > the 1820's? My g g grandmother Martha "Patsy" Wells married James Hopson in > Claiborne County in 1844; she was born about 1824. I have pretty much proved > that she could not have belonged to any of the Wells families who were in > Claiborne County between 1824 and 1844. I'd very much like to find her > parents. The Hopsons were members of the Big Spring Missionary Baptist Church. > > Nancy

In 1806 in Grainger County, John S Wells and Ruth McEnelly were married. Is anyone researching this couple? Are there any Wells families in Grainger in the 1820's? My g g grandmother Martha "Patsy" Wells married James Hopson in Claiborne County in 1844; she was born about 1824. I have pretty much proved that she could not have belonged to any of the Wells families who were in Claiborne County between 1824 and 1844. I'd very much like to find her parents. The Hopsons were members of the Big Spring Missionary Baptist Church. Nancy

I am trying to determine if my gggrandfather Moses Black Harris was a minister. He was born in 1826 and was in Grainger Co through 1849. Does anyone have a Grainger county marriage license indicating he performed the ceremony? Cecil Harris

I too have the Crow(e) surname in Grainger Cty. The following is what I have. 1John Crow 1771- 2 Thomas Crow 1798 +Rhoda Jackson 1804 3 John Crow 1830 +Mary Ann McMillan 1838 4 Robert H 1858 Elizabeth 1860 Thomas 1863 James 1871 Samuel 1872 Jacob 1875 Martin 1877-1955 +Annie Arminda Clevenger 1878-1948 Amanda 1879 I am a descendant of Martin. He remarried to Lizzie Burchell. I have all of his Children and Grandchildren if you want that info. Thanks Trina

Hi List Members: Does anyone with a Grainger County marriage record book, have a marriage listed for: William Smith marriage to Rebecca around 1860 to 1865? Thank You, William

Hello, Would you perhaps know who the parents of Margaret TATE were that is on your site ? Tate1899Shells2@webtv.net Please visit my web site: http://community.webtv.net/AmericafayeII/Reflections0

Does anyone have any information on a Crow family that lived in Jefferson County in 1837 then we believe they went to Grainger County. The fathers name were dont know for sure but could be perhaps James or John . Some of the childrens names we know of are : William Crow born abt 1829, John W. Crow born abt. 1833, and Andrew Jackson Crow born abt. 1837. Please contact me if you have any information. Thanks Hazel Holland

Great, Do you see a Hoehman? About 1878, The first name is either Clarence or Adam or Arthur. Bennie Loftin -----Original Message----- From: Sandy <lanta@flash.net> To: TNGRAING-L@rootsweb.com <TNGRAING-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 11:34 PM Subject: [TNGRAING-L] will look up if you have >Hi, I just got Cd 356 PASSENGER AND IMMIGRATION LISTS: GERMANS TO AMERICA 1875-1888. My husbands family had at least 10 on that list. I will check if you have family that would fall in that area. Sandy in Tucson lanta@flash.net contact me and not the list.

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Hi All! Thanks so much for the wonderful advice! I am hoping to cram as much researching in as possible in a few days! Could i please impose just one more small question? Is there anyone who knows or has directions on how to get to the New Prospect Cemetary on Helton Rd.? I have some BIRD relatives buried there but have no idea how to find it. I would appreciate it if anyone could give me directions from the courthouse in Rutledge to there? Thanks so much for all of your time and consideration! This list is great! I finally have my web-pages up and running with a few Grainger County Surmanes listed on it if anyone is interested! My BIRD & BYRD FAMILY TREE - http://members.tripod.com/~StephanieSue/Bird-Byrd/Byrd-Main.html Thanks again so much! You all are Wonderful! Take Care, Stephanie

Hi, I just got Cd 356 PASSENGER AND IMMIGRATION LISTS: GERMANS TO AMERICA 1875-1888. My husbands family had at least 10 on that list. I will check if you have family that would fall in that area. Sandy in Tucson lanta@flash.net contact me and not the list.

We spent two days at the McClung Library in Knoxville about two weeks ago. They were very helpful and we were convinced that they had an extensive genealogical inventory. We went later to Morristown, but they had the same material as the library in Knoxville. There is a parking garage for $3.50 a day next door. We also stayed in Strawberry Plains at Exit 398. We also spent the night in Morristown, but it wasn't necessary. By the way, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are not too far from Strawberry Plains and there are lots of places to stay there! It is also a fun diversion. Have a good trip. Carolyn -----Original Message----- From: HLJMLJ@aol.com <HLJMLJ@aol.com> To: TNGRAING-L@rootsweb.com <TNGRAING-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, September 06, 1999 11:17 AM Subject: Re: [TNGRAING-L] Trip >I'm not sure how much help I can give you but will try. The best place I have >found to do research is McClung Library in Knoxville located on the corner of >Clinch and Market Street. There some records at the Court House in Rutledge >and the Library there has some Microfilm and a machine you can cope from the >microfilm. The Court House is closed on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. >The Library is open on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. >I would suggest you stay in Knoxville. There are several Motel at I-40 and >Strawberry Plains Pike at exit 398. Holiday Inn, Fairfield Inn, Motel 8 and >others and several places to eat. >Mary > >

If you want you can let me know when you are planning on being in Rutledge and I'll try to help you. I have been going to Rutledge (from Knoxville) at least once a week. I and a friend are transcribing the marriage records. There are records in the old Rutledge High School which is maybe 1/2 mile south of the court house. But be warned they are in a mess. The records are just thrown into boxes without any order what so ever. We think we have gotten all the marriage records out. We took them back to the courthouse. It is very hot here right now and there is no air condition in the old school. That is one reason I have been working in the court house. There is not lodging in Rutledge so you may want to consider staying in Knoxville. I'm in north Knox county and it takes me approx. 45 minutes to drive to Rutledge. I think you would enjoy the drive. Let me know if I can help. IMsMickey@aol.com

It has been a while since I posted this, and I have gotten no information, so I would like to try again. I am interested in finding any information on the Widby and Woodsby line I can find. Here is what I know to this point. My Father was Edward Leroy Carter Widby. His parents were Cora Lea Sylvesta Anna Redden and Basil Tyler Widby. The parents of Basil were Sarah Woodsby and an unknown Widby. If anyone could help me with this I would appreciate it. I especially would like to find the name of the man Sarah Woodsby married, and a marriage date if possible. thanks....Janet

Hello All, I was wondering if anyone could help me? In 2 weeks i am going to Grainger County to try to do some research. I have been on the list for a while and have seen some mention of different places to do research. The question i have is, which library has more information, and how much info is available at the court house in Rutledge? I would also like to know if anyone has any hotel suggestions? We are willing to stay outside of Rutledge, i understand there isn't any places to stay there. Any suggestions and help would be greatly appreciated! I really know nothing about those parts of Tennessee, seeing as i am in Cincinnati, Ohio. Thanks for any help in advance! Stephanie

I'm not sure how much help I can give you but will try. The best place I have found to do research is McClung Library in Knoxville located on the corner of Clinch and Market Street. There some records at the Court House in Rutledge and the Library there has some Microfilm and a machine you can cope from the microfilm. The Court House is closed on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. The Library is open on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. I would suggest you stay in Knoxville. There are several Motel at I-40 and Strawberry Plains Pike at exit 398. Holiday Inn, Fairfield Inn, Motel 8 and others and several places to eat. Mary