This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rcopius_1 Surnames: Cope, Brock, Carpenter Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.hawkins/9553/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm looking for any information on who were both born and raised in the Sneedville area of Hawkins Co. They lived there until around 1869/70 when they moved to Dent County, Missouri. Reuben was born in 1818 to a James Cope. There is some dispute who his mother is. Story goes that he was the illegitimate son of Margaret Vaughn and not Elizabeth Hammonds Cope. Does anyone have any reference to support or deny this claim? Jane Brock Cope was the daughter of James Brock and Sarah Price Brock and is said to be part Cherokee. I have a photo of her taken around 1870 where she has on a indian beaded dress. She had a sister, Manerva who married Eli Carpenter. To my knowledge, they lived out their lives in Hancock/Hawkins county area. Any information on them would be appreciated. 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.