This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XeB.2ACE/3397.2 Message Board Post: sorry. i meet to type volume 1. i have the book, families of hawkins county tennessee. for the byrd family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XeB.2ACE/3397.1 Message Board Post: the famlies of hawkins tennessee volume 1. has about 5 pages on this family on byrd's.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XeB.2ACE/1287.1.1 Message Board Post: I am a direct descendant of Edward Watterson and living in Texas. Can you provide info?

Requesting information on the descendants of Michael Messer of Hawkins Co., TN, and any Native American connections. Thanks Doug Powers

I am still looking for a female named INdianna ? born abt 1812-14 TN md. abt 1831-2 Lesley (Leslie, Lesly) MYERS/MOYERS. They lived on Gap Creek, Bulls Gap on the Hawkins/Greene Co. line. I have not been successful finding a marraige for them, nor finding anything to help with her name. I thought for sure his pension would name her, then I thought for sure his son's would. Nothing on her last name has turned up in the usual sources. Indianna had 12 children with Lesley before her untimely death. She died in bef. 1860. In fact, her spouse remarried by 1857, just months after her death. There were small children in the hh to take care of. Lesley himself died after 1870 (From memory 1871) in Meigs co. TN. I have tried to find a guardianship record for the youngest children (from his 2nd wife Mary Gregory) to no avail. There was one child from Lesley's marraige to Indianna who may have been included on such a record (If it exists). The MYERS moved to Meigs Co./Rhea Co. by 1830. I have a gut feeling they inherited some land from the estate of David ROSS who left inheritance to Jacob MOYERS the spouse of his deceased daughter Eliza and her heirs. No mention of those "Heirs". I know that a John MOYERS had land in Roane Co. records shortly after David ROSS left the land (possible an inheritance) and then Christopher MOYERS b 1790 Va md. Lydia WEST and Lesley moved there from Greene/Hawkins Co. I can not find Christ. and Lydia after 1850 nor can I find a "resting place" or death date. Christ. could have left a revealing will but I can't find it. I can not find Indianna's burial or death either. Lesley is buried at French Cem., which was associated with a Methodist Church nearby at one time. Since he wit. a land deed from a DOUGHTERY to the Church I assume he was a member. I'm grasping at straws here, but the first son of Lesley and Indianna was named William R. "R" is a name passed down among the family, Riley used in the next generation. Whether it was Wm's middle name or not I can not find out. His pension, military, ect. does not list what R stood for. There are "Riggs" and "Reynolds" living nearby the family earlier and later. Berry REYNOLDS was a wit. for the widow Mary's pension application. He stated he knew Lesley all his life. BELL is another straw I grasped and could not prove out. Bell is a middle name among the females of the family. Frances BELL md. Jacob L. MYRES in WA CO. TN records about the right time period to be Lesley. However FRANCES is too much of a reach to be Indianna, but I'm not ruling it out yet either. I can not LOCATE THE COUPLE anywhere after that marriage in the 1830's. I would love to find them and rule them out if it's not a lead. One researcher assumed this was her Jacob L. who lived over the county line in VA, but she said she could not trace him either. Her family moved out of state, from memory to Indianna or Ohio or midwest region. I know this is a lengthy query but I'm trying to show that I have done some work and still stuck. Census work, deed, wills, guardianship, military records and pension, marraige records, all have been looked at (although not found in alot of cases). I could have missed something and hope someone else can help find it or somewhere someone has a lead, a female named Indianna that might fit. A family bible with a possible match, or a way of tracking down that Jacob L. and Frances. Possible another marraige source than I have used for my couple, ie. Lesley and Indianna. Access to the state library might find something new. I'm really desperate and have not been able to pursue Indianna's line for about 13 years. HELP if you can, please. I believe that Lesley could have a will or a deed, or guardianship listed somewhere, possible mis-spelled, mispellings I have seen include MAYERS, MEYERS, MEYARS, MIERS, MYRES, MOYERS. He was spelling it MYERS on his military records. If you can find a misspelling, it's probably been "used" on a record. IT soundexes differently if you drop the "S" off, so M-620 and M-600 are possiblities (by the way, anyone researching a name with an S on the end that can drop off, you need to drop it and soundex your name again, I have found MANY familes doing that). Debbie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XeB.2ACE/3389.1 Message Board Post: There is a Jones Cemetary on Van Hill Rd. in Hawkins Co. I am from the line of Bolden, Bowlin. Would the Bolen be from that line?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ellis, Sample, Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XeB.2ACE/3398 Message Board Post: History of Southeast Missouri, Goodspeeds 1880, pg. 827, Bollinger County, MO HON. JOHN I. ELLIS Hon. John I. Ellis, an intelligent and enterprising young citizen of Bollinger County, Mo., is a son of James K. P. and Margaret (Sample) Ellis. James K. P. Ellis was born in Hawkins County, Tenn., and received a liberal education in the subscription schools. His wife is a native of Greene County, Tenne. After his marriage, Mr. Ellis located in his native county, but in 1865 purchased a farm in Bollinger County, Mo., to which he removed his family. They are the parents of seven children, viz.: William, John I., James F., George F., Mary E., S. E. and Ida M. John I. was born in Hawkins County, Tenn., and being but four years of age when his parents removed to Missouri, has been reared in Bollinger County. His education, which was begun in the public schools was finished at the Carleton Institute, Farmington, Mo. In 1886, after finishing his literary education, he began the study of law, which he has since abndoned and chosen the profession of medicine; and accordingly! has attended two courses of lectures at the St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons. In politics he is thoroughly Democratic, and cast his first vote for Hancock. In 1886 he was elected Representative to the Legislature from Bollinger County.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bird Byrd Bryd baird Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XeB.2ACE/3397 Message Board Post: I am searching for William E. Byrd(could be Elliott Bird)Born Abt 1822 in Hawkins Married Susannah"Susan" Templeton Their Children Mahulda Bryd,Emily ,Lewis.Nancy,Mariah,Mary,Peter,Phebe,Sarah Any info in this family? Please Email me @ Tenacgirl@comcast.net Thanks!

Hey Phylis Thanks for your most informative posting. I'm researching Theodorick Webb of Hawkins County, he was my gggg-grandfather -- your posting on the 1836 Hawkins County Tax list -- sure helped me. Wish there were more dedicated researchers out there that where willing to share what they find the way you did....you never know when you will be a great help to those of us researching other surnames. Great Job Wanda

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Anderson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XeB.2ACE/2970.1.1 Message Board Post: Margaret is the best person to answer your question. I have looked at the Andersons because my grandfather was the great grandson of Carter H. Anderson. However, as you may have gathered, the ancestry of Carter H. Anderson is not yet established. So, many of us have been looking for his father. I may have something in my database on him, but Margaret probably has more information about the Andersons in general than I do.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XeB.2ACE/2970.1 Message Board Post: Hi, I saw your post from a long time ago. I am a descendant of Thomas M. Anderson. His son Orris Anderson is my ggggrandfather. There are some holes in what I have and wonder if you could help. Thank you, Susan Terry

If you know anything about any of these families mentioned, please contact me. And where is Duck Creek? This is a timeline for our Vaughan/n family and what we know to date about our Hawkins Co Tennessee family. Wilson Vaughan and Nancy Bowlin Vaughan were the parents of Stokely, Wylie, Wesley, Mary and Clinton Vaughan. Based on research, as shown below, we believe Wilson VAUGHAN died between 1837 and 1840. We believe Levi Bowlin was the Father of Nancy Bowlin. Nancy is shown in Hawkins Co TN 1840 census, living close to Levi and brother James, with her children. 1829 Wilson Vaughan Dec 1829 bought land from Samuel Nicholson. Deed registered May 23, 1835. Wilson Vaughan is born abt 1805. Dec 26, 1829 Land Title from Samuel Nicholson, county of Knox in TN to Wilson Vaughan, county of Hawkins TN, assigns a parcel of land on Duck Creek, including the improvement which the said Vaughan now lives. 1830 Wilson Vaughan found in 1830 Hawkins Co TN census with wife Nancy Bowlin Vaughan, living next to Levi Bowlin. 1833 Sarah Nicholson to Levi Bowlen Reg'd March 4 1833. Samuel may have been deceased in 1833. This property was adjacent to Wilson and Nancy's property. 1835 Levi Bolin to John Bolin. Hawkins Co TN Deed Book 15, pg 179 Reg'd 25 Jan 1835. Indenture made Oct 25, 1834. Witnessed by Wilson Vaughan. 1836 Hawkins Co TN 1836 Taxpayers Dist 1, 2 (Dist 2 is where Wilson is. I have listed all the names in Dist. 2. Election to be held at James Murrell's. Isaac AMYX; Benjamin ATKISSON; Thomas BAKER; William BALDWIN Sr.; William BALDWIN JR.; Hannah BERRY; Levi BOLING; Gillum BUSH; Jemima BUTERY; Joab BREWER JR; Millinton BREWER; Ambrose BREWER JR; Ambrose BREWER SR; Hamel BREWER; Lydia BREWER; Joab BREWER JR (two JR's listed but perhaps a transcription mistake since no SR is listed); Alexander CAMPBELL; Amburn CAFFEY; Cleveland CAFFEY; Jacob COPE; John COPE JR; John COPE SR; Jesse COPE; James COPE SR; James COPE JR; Micajah COPE; Wm COPE; Wm COPE JR; Wm COPE SR; Larkin DAVIS; Madison DAVIS; John DAY; Hiram DRINNON; Richard DRINNON; Wm DRINNON; Hastia DAVIS; Labourn FORD; Joseph GARLAND; Joseph GOODMAN; Benjamin GREEN; Eli GREEN; Joel GREEN; Richard GREEN; Wm GREEN; James HAMMERS; Micajah HAMMERES; Thomas HAMMERES; Thomas HARRIS; Abram HAWK; John HELTON; Elisha HOLLAND; John HOLLAND JR; John HOLLAND SR; Leonard HOLLAND; James JOHNSON; Wm JOHNSON; Elizabeth JONES; Peter JONES; Thomas JONES; Joseph LAMB SR; Joseph LAMB JR; James LAWSON; Lucy MARTIN; Thomas MARTIN; Wm MARTIN; Thomas MATLOCKS; Robert McGEE; Solomon MILLIKEN; Henry MILLS; John MILLS SR; Reuben MATHIS; Wm McCULLOUGH; Henry MITCHELL; Richard MITCHELL SR; James MURRILL SR; Thomas MURRELL; Joshua ODAM; Temple PARRISH; Henry & Lawrence PEARSON; Henry PEARSON; Reuben PORKYFISHE; Lazarus PHILLIPS; Patrick PHILIP; Thomas RAINS; Wm RAMSEY; Maney RHEA; Daniel REID; Arthur ROBENS; Wm REECE; Joel ROBENS; Stephen ROBENS; Wm ROBENS; Bailey SEALS; John SEALS; Samuel SEALS; Zachariah SEALS; John STATTEN; Charles SNIDER; Absalom TEMPLETON; James THOMPSON; Alexander TRENT; James TRENT SR; Benjamin TRENT; Richard TRENT; Wm TRENT SR; Wm TRENT JR; Zachariah TRENT; George TUCKER; Wm TUCKER; Levi TEMPLETON; Lewis TEMPLETON; John VAUGHAN; Wm VAUGHAN; Wilson VAUGHAN; John WELSH SR; David WILDER; George WILDER; Wm WILDER JR; Wm WILDER SR; Wm WILDER; Theadrick WEBB; Moses WILLIAMS; James WINSTEAD; Margaret WINSTEAD; Mathew WINSTEAD; Armistead WILLIS; Moses WILLIAMS. 1840 Nancy Vaughan is found in 1840 census (Hawkins Co) living by Levi, with her children, with James on the other side of Levi. Wilson is apparently deceased by then. 1842 HAWKINS COUNTY, TENNESSEE--MARRIAGE RECORDS 1789-1866, p. 10: John Bowling married Jincey Vaughn on September 13, 1842. The marriage was performed by Thomas Martin, J. P. (We are still researching Jencey and John Bowling, but believe they are our Vaughan family as well. 1860 Nancy Bowlin found in 1860 census living in Carter Co KY with her sons Wesley and Clinton VAUGHAN. (Wesley, her son, goes off to Civil War) 1870 Nancy Bowlin Vaughan/n in 1870, age 65, found living in Jackson Co IN with son Wesley Vaughn and his family Nancy Bowlin Vaughan/n in 1880, age 65, found living in Guthrie Tnshp in Lawrence Co IN with Wesley Vaughn and his family 1880 Nancy Bowlin Vaughan/n is living with her son, Wesley and his family in Lawrence Co IN. She is 75 years of age. She indicates on the census report that she was born in TN and her parents were born in KY. It is probable that Nancy died and is buried in Lawrence Co IN, however, we have yet to find any records of her death and where she might be buried. Below are documents witnessed by William Vaughan, which to me indicates there is a family relationship between William and Wilson. Also note, Dist 2 Election shows William, John and Wilson Vaughan attending. This Indenture made and Entered into this 25 day of Oct. AD 1834 Between Levi Bolin of the one part and John Bolin of the other part Witnesseth the said Levi for and in consideration of the sum of Two hundred dollars to him in hand paid the receipt wherof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained sold delivered and do by these presents bargain sell alien convey in fee? of and confirm unto the said John a certain tract or parcel of land containing Fifty acres be the same more or less lying in the county State afore said south of Clinch River Situated on the waters of Duck Creek & bounded as follows viz Beginning on said Creek at the mouth of a small branch on a buckeye & Sugar tree corner to John Holland, Wm Lied, thence northwardly with said Seals line to the top of a ridge, thence westwardly to Vaughan's line thence with said Vaughn's line Southwardly to Noel Seals line, thence with said Seals line Eastwardly to said Hollands line. Thence with said Hollands line to the Beginning together with all woods waters mines minerals hereditaments & appertenances thereunto belonging with the reversion or reversions rents appertenances(?) thereof unto the said John his heirs & assigns of the said Levi do warrant (unto the Said John his heirs & assigns –Note: this copy crossed out) & refund? the aforesaid tract or parcel of land from him his heirs Executors administrators & assigns unto the said John his heirs & assigns In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal the day & date above written. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us Wilson (+) Vaugn } Levi (+) Bolin {Seal} his mark } his mark John D Mathis } State of Tennessee }Personally appeared before me Willis? B. Mitchell clerk of the Circuit Hawkins County }Court of Hawkins County the within named Levi Bolin with whom I am personally acquainted and who acknowledged that he executed the within deed for the purpose therein mentioned witness my hand at office this 25 May AD 1835 – W.B. Mitchell Clk James Bowling to Moore & McCarty Deed Book 18, page 340 Reg'd 27th August 1842 State of Tennessee } Hawkins County } I James Bowling have this day bargained and sold and do hereby convey and transfer to Moore & McCart and their heirs forever for the consideration of three hundred Dollars to me paid A tract of Land lying in the county of Hawkins and State of Tennessee in Civil District number 2nd containing by Estimation fifty acres be the same more or less and bounded as follows viz Beginning on Duck Creek at the mouth of a branch On a buckeye and Sugar tree corner to John Holland's and Baily Seals Land thence northwardly with the said Seal line to the top of a ridge thence Westwardly to the line of the heirs of William Vaughan Deceased thence with the said Heirs line Southwardly to Duck creek thence up the creek as it meanders to where the road crosses said Creek to a sycamore tree _____ the ford of said creek thence with Nancy Mathis line Southwardly along the fence to the corner of the field thence with the said Nancy Mathis line up the ridge to a marked Sourwood thence with the said line a direct corner? along said Ridge to a marked beechtree thence with the said Nancy Mathis line Westwardly across said ridge into the hollow to the line of the heirs of Wilson Vaughan Deceased thence Southwardly to Thomas Rains line thence with said Rains line Eastwardly to said Hollands line thence with said Hollands Northwardly to the Beginning. Together with all Woods Waters and Watercourses mines Minerals & etc. – To have and to hold the same to the said Moore & McCarty their heirs and assigns forever I do covenant with the said Moore & McCarty that I am lawfully seized of said Land have a good right to convey it and that the same is and bind myself my heirs and representatives to warrant and forever defend the title to the said Land and every part and parcel thereof to the said Moore and McCarty their heirs and assigns against the lawful claim or claims of all persons whatever – Given under my hand and Seal this 26th day of August 1842. Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us James + Bowling {Seal} John + Bowling his mark his mark William + Vaughan his mark State of Tennessee } Hawkins County } Personally approved before me James W. Hord clk of the county court of said County, James Bowling the within named bargainor with whom I am personally acquainted and who acknowledged that he Executed the within deed of conveyance for the purposes therein contained. Witness my hand at office in Rogersville this 27th day of Augt 1842 Jas. W. Hord clk Sure would like to hear from you. Phyllis

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XeB.2ACE/3396.1.1 Message Board Post: Peggy -- thanks for the prompt and informative reply. Harry

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XeB.2ACE/3396.1 Message Board Post: I will try to answer your questions, as I recall the books. The WPA project is only a index. We do have two grants books with early grants from NC. Then the deed books start with Deed book #1 and continue with numbers. I have never notice years on the books. There are year numbers on the large index books of which there are many for deeds as well as deeds of trust. At one time the old deed books were called Liber's and they used the alphabet. The deeds were later all recorded into the books that are now numbered. There are a few very old grants books where the State of Tennesee granted land. Some people have tried to abstract some of the old deeds from microfilm. If one has not worked with the spelling of the old county names. These books can be misleading. We really do have a very good deed office with records easy to find if you are there. Thank you for your interest in our county.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hundley MAnis Hunley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XeB.2ACE/1200.1210 Message Board Post: Louis, I have the info U need U can post a rep & I well email U the info. John & William Hundley are brothers. My Grandmother married William Hundley of HAwkins Co TN The same William & John U are looking for Sherry

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Willis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XeB.2ACE/3385.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Sorry, I don't know who his parents were. I wish I did. I would guess he might be the son of Iredell C. Willis or Melvin P. WIllis. He was likely a descendant of James Willis (b. 1800) or one of his siblings. The old James Willis is one of my ancestors.

Can anyone tell me the site for the deed books Thank you Wanda King (Norman, Cook, Berry)

I believe the early Hawkins deeds books were retranscribed by the county clerk at some point (not sure when). Looking at the actual deeds books in the Hawkins courthouse, they will have a notation at the beginning that says something on the order of "Transcribed from Liber E(or whichever original book it was from), page ___". So yes, it is confusing when looking at references. For instance, a deed I copied from there had the "Transcribed from Liber E" copy at the top, but it is now in Deeds Book 1. Hope that helps. Diane ----- Original Message ----- From: hogahl@starpower.net To: TNHAWKIN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 10:03 AM Subject: [TNHAWKIN] Early Hawkins deed books This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XeB.2ACE/3396 Message Board Post: Can someone set me straight about references to the early deed registers? I have a number of inconsistent cites. Several -- referring to 1790 and 1793 deeds -- are to Hawkins Co., TN, Deed Books 2 and 3, respectively; yet the county was still in NC at that point. For an 1801 deed, after Statehood, I have another cite to Hawkins Co. Deed Bk 3, but surely that must refer to a diiferent series. For an 1802 grant, the reference is to Hawkins Co. Deed Bk C -- did they change from numbers to letters? And finally, I find a number of cites to "Hawkins County Deed Book No. 1, 1788-1800," which appears to have come out of the WPA project. In that case, does "Book 1" refer to the original record source or to the publishing scehme of the project itself? Any light on this matter would be appreciated.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XeB.2ACE/3396 Message Board Post: Can someone set me straight about references to the early deed registers? I have a number of inconsistent cites. Several -- referring to 1790 and 1793 deeds -- are to Hawkins Co., TN, Deed Books 2 and 3, respectively; yet the county was still in NC at that point. For an 1801 deed, after Statehood, I have another cite to Hawkins Co. Deed Bk 3, but surely that must refer to a diiferent series. For an 1802 grant, the reference is to Hawkins Co. Deed Bk C -- did they change from numbers to letters? And finally, I find a number of cites to "Hawkins County Deed Book No. 1, 1788-1800," which appears to have come out of the WPA project. In that case, does "Book 1" refer to the original record source or to the publishing scehme of the project itself? Any light on this matter would be appreciated.