This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ktsok Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.hawkins/3048.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In 1844 Hancock County was formed from parts of Hawkins County and parts of Claiborne County. Greasy Rock is now called Sneedville, the county seat of Hancock County. Some records may be located in Claiborne County and Some in Hancock. The courthouse in Sneedville has burned twice so many records are missing. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.