This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Epperson, Anderson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XeB.2ACE/3371.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Margaret, There is an Anderson Epperson who was born in 1814 to Isaiah and Leah Barron Epperson that ties into my line of David and Hannah Epperson but I never heard of an Epperson Anderson. It's possible it's a case like I found of someone naming their son after a favorite neighbor. Census records might be able to tell you that. When was he born approximately?

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/3371.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.2.1 Message Board Post: There was an Epperson Anderson in Hawkins co and I couldn't figure out where he fit in. It would have to be a Epperson female that married an Anderson. Several children of Swimpfield Anderson went to Bradley co, Tn and later his widow also went to live with her daughter. There were Hawk's and Malletts to name some son in law names.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SANDIDGE/EPPERSON/THURMAN/DAVIS/WOLFE/DOBBS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XeB.2ACE/3371.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.2 Message Board Post: Hi, Margaret. I did put the surnames I am working on at the top of my post. They are SANDIDGE/EPPERSON/THURMAN/WOLFE/DOBBS Most of them came from Virginia to Tennessee, settling in Hawkins County, Tennessee first. Then my branch, Hudson Sandidge and Mary Ann Epperson moved to Bradley County, TN where they have many descendants to this day. Many of them went on to Texas and Oklahoma and now are all over the country. The name Sandidge was once spelled Sandwich, Sandage, and Sandridge. Many descendants continue to use the Sandridge spelling to this day, but not my branch. Maybe we have some relatives in common from Hawkins County? Reecy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: EPPERSON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XeB.2ACE/3371.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Margaret, I did put Epperson in the surname and it's Stephen and Elizabeth Wolfe Epperson's daughter, Mary Ann Epperson Sandidge Dobbs that Reecy and I were talking about. I'd be glad to swap genealogy with you. How do they tie to your Anderson family? I'm out of Stephen and Elizabeth's line which ties back to David and Hannah Thompson Epperson of Albemarle Co, VA through David's son William Epperson who moved to Hawkins County, TN. That's where I was raised and I have a lot of Epperson genealogy. Beth

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Anderson, Epperson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XeB.2ACE/3371.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: I am sorry to complain, but since you are posting to the Hawkins co message boards which in turn are posted to the list, you need to put surnames to whoever you post about. Only you two know who you are talking about. It is useless to the rest of us. I am interested in the Epperson's because they are somehow connected to the Anderson family of Hawkins co, Tn. So Stephen who?, Elizabeth who,? and Mary Ann who? Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SANDIDGE/EPPERSON/THURMAN/DAVIS/WOLFE/DOBBS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XeB.2ACE/3371.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Oh, my gosh!!!! How exciting. I can't believe it, after all this time we have definite proof! I will email you right now. Woohoo! Am I excited or what? lol Reecy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Epperson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XeB.2ACE/3371.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Reecy! I've been wondering how you are. I found a deed in Scott County, VA on a piece of property belonging to Elizabeth which named all the children who was receiving a share and Mary Ann was named by her married name! That's the only piece of hard evidence that I know of that's ever been found but it's enough to undeniably prove she's Stephen and Elizabeth's daughter. I found it last summer. I can pull it out and make you a copy when I can get out if I hadn't already done that. Email me. Beth

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SANDIDGE/EPPERSON/THURMAN/DAVIS/WOLFE/DOBBS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XeB.2ACE/3371.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Beth, have you found more evidence that Mary Ann was Elizabeth's daughter? What paper were you referring to? We have not communicated in a while and I am hoping you found something new. Please let me know. Thanks. Love, Reecy

All, After all the discussion I forgot a suitable SUBJECT Line. Situation remedied. Best, Hugh ___________________ In a message dated 06/24/05 4:29:52 PM, HFTHusma writes: << All, Every now and then I get the idea that some guidance needs to be published on genealogical message preparation. It seems simple enough to write a meaningful note. I receive 50 to 100 messages a day, so scanning the subjects is an important way of paring the number down to the meaningful ones. Of course, these are suggestions, but I think useful ones. SUBJECT: It would be ever so nice, if the subject line addressed the message content. Whether it be a person or a place, the time frame is critical. This gives the reader a chance to determine if the message is of interest to him/her. A subject of "hi" or "hello" or "HELP" does no not engender any interest. Personally, I delete them out of hand. TEXT: Seems to me the who, what, when, where and why are the essentials to a good message. Like any ad, brevity is a virtue. I seems a courtesy to send a "thank you" to the person who provided you with the info. The message would go to his personal Email address rather than to an entire List. Had to get it off my chest, again. Best regards, Hugh <hfthusma@aol.com> [DENTON, FRENCH, GOAR, GURNEE, GURNEY, HOFFMAN, HUFFMAN, KNOX, LEE, MIZNER, POILLON, REIDY, ROSE, RUTGERS, SMOCK, THOMASON, WOOD] >> Best regards, Hugh <hfthusma@aol.com> [DENTON, FRENCH, GOAR, GURNEE, GURNEY, HOFFMAN, HUFFMAN, KNOX, LEE, MIZNER, POILLON, REIDY, ROSE, RUTGERS, SMOCK, THOMASON, WOOD]

All, Every now and then I get the idea that some guidance needs to be published on genealogical message preparation. It seems simple enough to write a meaningful note. I receive 50 to 100 messages a day, so scanning the subjects is an important way of paring the number down to the meaningful ones. Of course, these are suggestions, but I think useful ones. SUBJECT: It would be ever so nice, if the subject line addressed the message content. Whether it be a person or a place, the time frame is critical. This gives the reader a chance to determine if the message is of interest to him/her. A subject of "hi" or "hello" or "HELP" does no not engender any interest. Personally, I delete them out of hand. TEXT: Seems to me the who, what, when, where and why are the essentials to a good message. Like any ad, brevity is a virtue. I seems a courtesy to send a "thank you" to the person who provided you with the info. The message would go to his personal Email address rather than to an entire List. Had to get it off my chest, again. Best regards, Hugh <hfthusma@aol.com> [DENTON, FRENCH, GOAR, GURNEE, GURNEY, HOFFMAN, HUFFMAN, KNOX, LEE, MIZNER, POILLON, REIDY, ROSE, RUTGERS, SMOCK, THOMASON, WOOD]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bradshaw, Vowell, Argubright, Lewallen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XeB.2ACE/3383 Message Board Post: I am seeking information on John Bradshaw (born 1804-1810 in Tenn.) and his wife. Sintha (or Syntha)______, (born 1810-1815 in Tenn.) married probably in the early 1830's, and they settled in Anderson County, appearing in the census from 1840 through 1870 (Coal Creek in 1870 census). There were no Bradshaws in the census for Anderson County before 1840, so I assume John came from another East Tennessee county. There were Bradshaws in Grainger, Jefferson and Hawkins counties in 1830. John and Sintha's children were: George W. b. 1834 (probably marr. Margaret Bradshaw 12/29/1858); Talinda b. 1835 (marr. Clark Vowell 6/13/1856); Joseph H. b. 1837 (probably marr. S.M. Argubright 6/27/1856); Polly b. 1839; Mary b. 1840; Rhody b. 1842; John W. b. 1847; William A. b. 1849; Daniel b. 1853 (marr. Lodimia Lewallen 1/15/1871)

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/1223.1 Message Board Post: I also saw Aaron and Phoebe in the 1850 census and they both said they were born in VA. Another couple are in the 1850 census are C. C. Johnson and wife Mahala (Brewer) Johnson. He was b. in TN and they were in Crawford co AR by 1866. In the 1880 census he says his f. and m. were born in VA. Aaron and Phoebe are the only couple in Hawkins co. TN. that fit that discription. He was 70 and she was 54 then. He was old enough to have been married before. Christopher Columbus / C C Johnson was born in 1827 in TN. Mahala Brewer Johnson was the sister to Darcous , Lydia, Fredrick, Susan, Isara Brewer. They were all the children of Fredrick and Lydia Brewer and grandchildren of 'old Ambrose Brewer'. A son of Ambrose Brewer, Joab , had grandchildren and gt grandchildren that wound up in Sebastian co AR, across the river from Crawford co, AR. Fredrick jr . had a son Barnett Brewer who also went to AR and married into the Mullen family as did Mahala's daughter Mary. So, is Aaron the f. of CC ?. Helen Mullen Cox

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith Classification: Birth Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XeB.2ACE/3382 Message Board Post: Seeking any info about Jacob Smith & his parents who lived in Hawkins Co. TN from 1832-1856. Believe the family moved to Greene Co. TN Jacob married a Nancy Bennett in Greene Co. TN in 1858. Jacob enlisted in the Union Army in 7-6-1862 & medical discharge 6-15-1865.

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/3315.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: thanks.. I'll give it a try

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Leonard, Coile Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XeB.2ACE/3315.1.1.1 Message Board Post: www.gencircles.com

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/3108.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: You can email me direct and I can get my other Bellamy friends here in town to help me with a correct reply. My email address is: epwp@chartertn.net

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/3381 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on Hat Barker (1885-1967) and Julia Mayo Barker Phillips (1990-1987). I would also like information on WIlliam (1846 - ?) & Eliza (1861 - ?) Barker. Their children were Clint, Jott, Hat, Maggie, Bessie, Eva, and Augie. I am also looking for info on Bob (1877- ?) and Alice (1887 - ?) Mayo.They all lived in the Kingsport area in the early 1900's, but later moved to Church Hill. Julia and Hat are buried in a cemetary located near McPeters Bend (?). My aunt, Ruth Barker Long, lived near the cemetary. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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/1581.1 Message Board Post: I am sending you a picture of Mary Jane Mullins with her mother and father, John and Florence Strong Mullins. John was the son of Emily and Wright Mullins. This photo was given to me from Jesse Hipps. I hope it helps. I am related through Wright Mullins brother Thomas. They are both sons of Flower and Patience Mullins. Melissa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Seal, Seals Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XeB.2ACE/632.635.636.644.1.1 Message Board Post: I would suggest you get this death certificate from the state of KY to be absolutely sure, and use the name Seal as well as Seals. The Seals were concentrated in Hancock County, but were in other counties as well. Some used the Seal spelling, others the Seals spelling. Since both Jesse and James were often used in this family, unless you know the siblings names it might be difficult. His obituary might give the names of his siblings, but his death certificate would be your first step.

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/632.635.636.644.1 Message Board Post: Was wondering if you had any information on a Jessie James Seals from TN. He was born on 6-10-1928 in TN and died in KY on 2-14-1980. While in KY he married a Ruth Marie Cochran. Jessie is my grandfather and I can not find any info on his family. It has been said that he may of had some half brothers and sisters. Thanks, Melissa Seals-Kinser