Peggy, there is a book written by John Wilson called Hamilton County Pioneers. The book can be purchased from John Wilson, 2815 Military Road, Chattanooga, TN 37409. There is a section on the Puckett family.

I am looking for the burial place of Allen E. Puckett b. 1825 TN d. ? He married Achsah Robertson 1842 in Anderson County, TN. He was the son of Allen and Eliza (Britain) Puckett and the brother of A. G. W. Puckett. He lived in the vicinity of Dallas and/or Harrison, TN. He was a physician and was supposedly killed during the Civil War.

There are a lot of articles pertaining to early Hamilton Co., TN listed in the Memories section in the chattanoogan.com. http://www.chattanoogan.com/all.asp?sec=8 Donna F.

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Record 1 of 1 in Obituary Database Search type: Author or name Search was: mike dooley smith ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- If it is convenient for anyone to do a library obit lookup for me, I would really appreciate it. I searched online for an obituary for Mike Dooley Smith who is buried in Forest Hills Cemetery near my husband's gt.grandmother Alice DOOLEY WEBB. The deathdate on his tombstone is 6 Oct 1915. According to cemetery records, his age was 38 and Chapman Funeral Home handled the arrangements. When we were there Easter Sunday, there were fairly new-looking silk flowers on the grave. I would love to find any relatives of this man. Instead of finding that obit, I found this: Name SMITH, MIKE DOOLEY Date NOV. 15 1985 Newspaper TIMES Because of the coincidence of the same name, and since I can't find the other one, I really would like to read this obituary. Of course, if someone could find the other one, that would be even better! I would be very grateful for help with this and would be happy to do lookups in Bradley Co. or McMinn Co. heritage books to return the favor. Barbara Dooley Cullowhee, NC

Can we obtain copies of marriage certificates from say .... October 3, 1868, and if so, how do we go about getting a copy? catherine

Hi Lists, This is my first time to be here. I am searching for Shipley's descendants. Walter S. Shipley married to Harriet Powers in May 7, 1878 in Meigs County, TN, the daughter of David H. Powers and Tabitha Housley/Owsley. Harriet Powers Shipley is born abt. February 1861 in TN. and Walter S. born abt. Sept. 1859. I only know of 2 children that they have: Ruby Shipley and Maggie Shipley. I am sure they have more children, but who?? When did Walter S. and Harriet Shipley died and where are they buried at, the name of cemetery?? The Shipley's family is in Chattanooga, TN during in early 1900's. Any information on these family will be so much appreciated. Will you help me?? Thanks. Teresa Young Oklahoma

Would someone please look up a Julia Nations age 8 in the 1870 census and see who she is living with. She would have to be living with another family as she is the only Nation listed. Thank you so much Thelma Nation

J.H. HUGHES WAS IN HAMILTON CO,TN IN 1949 CAN ANYONE DO ANY KIND OF LOOK UP FOR HIN. LIVED RED BANK,TN HAMILTO CO,TN LINDA Genealogy is my heart, soul, and mind. My Family is what I love to find. Any help is appreciated ! *DYE (N.C. & Tn) * BLANTON (TN)* CASSIDY (TN,KY,OH) * HUGHS(ky & tn) * SHAW (TN) * SHADWICK * CHADWICK * SHADRICK (TN)* CHAPMAN (tn) * McDANIELS (tn)* McCARVEY (GA) * CROW / CROWE (GA) * LEMONS (VA,TN) * RESSE(TN) EDWARDS(Tn)and the list goes on............ * RHEA, ROANE, CUMBERLAND , HAMILTON and MARION, MEIGS , SEQUATCHIE COUNTIES of TENNESSEE..... THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS ! FAVORITE SITES: HTTP:WWW.SAVINGGRAVES.COM (TENNESSE http://messenger.msn.com (free download it .)we can chat instantly.. or go to http://www.hotmail.com .................................... "IT'S FREE"

Can someone tell me how to locate documentation for a person who changed their name in the early 1900's, if they in fact did it legally? This person was born in Kentucky and moved to Tenn before 1918. I don't know if the name was changed in KY or TN, why or when. This is a secret the man took to his grave. Thank you, Renea

I thought you might enjoy this, which I received today from another list. Bill Subject: A Genealogist's Nightmare Dear Cousin, In response to your letter, I am sorry to inform you that grandpa "Fred" died some time back and the stuff you asked about is not available. The personal property the family did not want was old at an estate sale. All those boxes of junk did not interest a single buyer. We were able to salvage several binders for the kids homework after we sent all the paper to the incinerator. The kids really complained bout having to lug all that paper and pictures of those ugly old folks to the dumpster. An old family Bible from the 1840's did bring $5.00. The one from the 1870's did not sell. There also was a bunch of floppy disks that we were able to reformat and download some games for the kids to play on their new playstation. At least SOMEBODY got some good from the three generations work. I saw the fellow at a flea market a couple of weeks ago and he said he threw the Bible in the trash after nobody was interested in it. He said he got an offer for fifty cents for it, but would rather burn it than give it away. He seemed to be having a lot of success with some very nice Elvis paintings at his booth. The two aunts you asked about are also dead. They were such a delight and could talk all day long about the things papa had written about. I remember them saying something about some records that were copied from two courthouses that later burned. Neither ever wrote down a single thing. The letter you referred to was one he typed up and sent to lots of folks who wrote him. He laughed about them never getting any of his hard work as well as his Fathers and Grandfather who was in the Civil War. He guarded all the information carefully to the bitter end. I wish I could remember some of the things to help you, but I was bored to tears listening to them talk about the family members who were in the civil war and those silly pieces of paper he showed so proudly. I vaguely remember they had some beeswax seals and something to do with the land grants that were destroyed in the courthouse fires. I wish I could remember the story about his grandfathers evening with Jefferson Davis when he was on the run. There are also some very juicy stories that were handed down, but I don't remember them very well. Another thing I remember after he got sick was some fellow calling him and he agreed to let him come down and copy all his material. He told him he would call him back when he felt better. Papa mentioned something about letting the society the man was from have all his work since nobody in the family cared anything about a bunch of people who had been dead for 200 years. Papa died the next week. I am so sorry papa and the two generations wasted so much of their life on such worthless hobbies and hope your family will follow something more interesting. We enjoy Bingo and bowling very much here in Pleasantville. I really enjoyed hearing from a long lost cousin and would like to hear back if you find anything important. The kids need the computer for their games and I need to watch the "Millionaire" show.

Hi all! I am new to this list and hopeful that someone will have access to the death records for Hamilton Co. Deaths in 1903. I am in need of the death record of George Washington (Wash) Greene, who died at Erlanger Hospital. He was from Harriman, Roane Co., TN but was taken to Erlanger for surgery according to family lore. I do not have any more specific information than the year. I will be happy to cover photocopy costs and mailing costs for this record. Thanks so much! Georgeanne In SW GA

Nicole Since there is no 1890 census, it would be a good idea to look in the City directory. My grandmothers name was Mary Nancy Caroline Smith. She had a brother named Jim E. Smith. Their parents may have been Henery and Ann Smith. Mary nancy left Tennessee to marry my grandfather, Johnny Gregston in Texas in 1894. She was born 1876. Her brother may have had a business, furniture store in Chatanooga. Betty

Could some kind soul please see if a John W. PRICE, b. Oct 12, 1868 d. July 19, 1940 m. 1897 to Elizabeth Hopkins (nee Jenkins) b. Nov 14, 1862 d. May 29, 1935 appears in a census record for Hamilton County? John W. Price was my grandfather and I'm trying to find out where he was born. Thanks Ed

I have located a picture of the Home of my grandmother. It is in Hamilton County, Tennessee near Chatanooga I have been told. If someone in that County could identify the picture of where it is located or knew the Smith family it belonged to, I would be forever grateful. I could send anyone interested the picture of it. Betty in Texas

Hello, Could someone please look up marriage dates for the following? I would be so grateful! Belle JENNINGS - ???? (Roberts??) married bet. 1880-1900 Anna Ella JENNINGS - Benjamin Furman LIVELY m: 1880-1900 Sophia JENNINGS - Albert KIRKPATRICK m: 1880-1900 all were daughters of John H. and Emma "Emily" JENNINGS of Chattanooga TN Thank You! Nicole

Does anyone have any information about the poorhouse in Chatanooga around 1900, or people who were buried by the poorhouse instead of their family? Any help is appreciated. Katie Taylor katiehortontaylor@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/?.refer=text

I have found that there was a Baptist, Missionary Church in Daisy, 1878 --. Old Dayton Pike. There is a register of members and deaths (in church minutes, 1882 --There are 3 volumes. My info says that they are in the possession of Mrs. Robert Johnson, Daisy and Roy Roberts, Clerk. Besides the Baptist Missionary - there is a Methodist church - Daisy, 1871. There is a book of register: Members and Death. in the custody of Rev. Malcolm Jollay, Daisy. My question is, are the books available on interlibrary loan?? Does anyone know of these books?? Would like to search them for my ggrandfather who was supposed to have died in 1885, but can find no civil records or burial records. Thanks for any and all help with this. Am still looking for Harvey Ferris/Farris information. Barbara from San Diego

The Theato, 1908 The first moving picture show was in 1908, and located at 702 Market Street. A picture taken outside the theater at the time includes the following persons: Tommy Witt 3 unknowns Raymond Bennett Cleve Smith George Overand Tommy C. Thompson Howell Graham Mr. Thompson was the only operator in Chattanoga at that time(1908). The Airdome Theatre (vaudeville) was located next to the T.H. Payne Company, on broad Street. The Bijou Theatre was located on the southwest corner of Walnut & Sixth Streets, but was destroyed by fire on Dec. 19, 1943. Connie Baumann TNGenWeb Polk Co, TN http://www.tngennet.org/polk Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Polk Mail List TNPOLK-L-request@rootsweb.com

Can anyone on this list give me information on the history of the old Oak Hill School? It was located in the Highway 58 area below Harrison, almost across from where the fire hall is now. I'm not sure exactly when the school began, but I assume it closed just prior to 1939 when Harrison Elementary opened. My grandmother and several other family members attended Oak Hill in the early 1920's. I contacted the Hamilton County Schools office where the records are kept, and they could not help me with information on this particular school, nor were records on my grandmother available. I would also appreciate any information on Avondale School. The building still stands in East Chattanooga, but I believe it is now used for the Head Start program. My grandfather attended this school probably in the early 1920's. Again, no information on the school or records on my grandfather were available. Thank you. Susan Kendall SusieQ1160@aol.com