I have my reservations made for june 21,22,23,24. I can cancel them outside of a 48 hour arrival time, They DO NOT charge your Charge account NOW ... but, it is used to reserve the room....a good faith thing... If we get on our stick..or in my case Broom! we might get as the 10-15 they say we needed... to get the FREE large meeting room .... (she has softened it to 10-15 instead of the 15 she said yesterday) The longer we wait the harder it will be... so please work with me on this.. FYI It cost me about $67.00 a nite at the Lodge... Make your reservations...NOW>.... It can do no harm.... 1.800.250.8614 Paris Landing Lodge Cher

Here is the 800 phone number to Paris Landing Inn....1.800.250.8614 Even though they SAY they dont have rooms available for the 21st... I suggest trying for that date too if you want to be there when we have things set up... (Yes I am being pushy--I want what WE want!) Remember to say Danville Crossing when you get registered... The Homecoming is Thurs 22,thru Sat 24. Supper in pm on 24th, 2000.

Hi all, After attending the genealogy reunion and purchasing the great book from McEvoy Funeral Home, I have found new connections to my husband's family. Can someone tell me the husband of Mary Elizabeth Cooper? He was a Grainger. Her father was James P. Cooper and her mother was Martha Blanton. Is anyone doing research on the Grainger line? Thanks, Pat Lemonds

Circle this on your calendar!! June 22, 23, and 24... 2000 That is Thursday, Friday, Saturday. (Supper on Saturday) Folks can do the courthouse and Library thing to their hearts content and (I haven't cked ) probably visit the Benton County Gen Societies meeting on Thursday nite too..... The only glitch is getting a sleeping room at the Lodge for Wed nite... we can get the meeting room set up and be ready for Thursday morning.. but, some of us may have to stay at a different motel for Wed nite... )c: **Listen up...** we need 15 reservations at the Lodge to get the meeting room ..... FREE... the meeting room for 100 people COSTS $ 150.00 per day.... otherwise....!!!!!!! That is $450 BUCKs of the earmarked money for the shindig.... tooo much money for just a room! We will meet in the parking lot instead, ok??<bg> We can do this... The room we had this year was not adequate...with the books, computers, and people....and gen charts everywhere!!! It literally was standing room only on Saturday! <LOL> We have a larger committee and will be able to have more good help.... That is the scoop.... I for one am going to attempt to make reservations for the 21,22,23,24th (Wed, throught Sat nite)anyway... Hey, I could get lucky.. You could too.. BTY REMEMBER TO SAY YOU ARE WITH DANVILLE CROSSINGS GROUP.... Cher

Nina Findley of Houston County was at the Homecoming and very funny and bright!!!! With gobs of great research material... She brightened that corner of the room, FOR SURE... Benton Gen Society treated us like royalty at their meeting and at our meeting room... They had a huge HUGE beautiful cake welcoming Danville Crossing and coffee reception at their meeting. They brought the cake over to the meeting room at the lodge to share on Saturday..... Benton Counties, Brenda Griffith, Dona Taylor and Gabbie manned the station so we could use the resources and see what books they had to purchase.. Allison of the Rootsweb Benton list , were all wonderful! Dickson County had reservations, but didnt show. I havent had time to find out what happened.. But, The Chamber sent really nice packets and were very helpful. Henry Counties, President Mary June Sinnema, Joy Bland, Mary Ann, and Peggie at the Chamber of Commerce were all a big help and a super ladies! Houston Counties information was gathered for us by our own Lori H Blair and Ira Bell... Humphreys Counties, Alisa Ottaviano list owner of TnHumphr-l@rootsweb.com gathered all the information for us from far far away.. Stewart Counties material was provided by Jim Long co list manager of TnStewar-L@rootsweb.com gathered and sent the material to me. Kimberly Schmidt, Raymond Lindsey (Gabby), Chuck Allen, Pam Ford & Donna Stinson from the library, Dan Martin. ***********ATTENTION***********ATTENTION************** ***************************************************************** Have you joined the local Genealogical Societies? We MUST support them.. it is a TWO WAY STREET! They are a wealth of good information doing a good work... they need our support AND WE NEED THEIRS...on and off the net... ***************************************************************** Please if I have overlooked somebody... one of you guys point it out to me.. as every one was so helpful and informative.. I hate to overlook anyone! Thank you all so much..1999 would not be nearly as good with out you... we are working on 2000!~~Bring your books and jump right in--- now that we know what to expect it will be easier... You devoted Danville Crossing Fan and Friend! Cheryl Adams (Cher)

Georgia Horn won a Picture to be painted and I have no way to contact her... Does anyone know her? Send me OFF the LIST her address... please? Cher

Looking for descendants of Elizabeth (Betsy) Glisson and John Norman who married 1828 in Duplin Co., NC and then went to Henry Co probably 1835. Glenda

Vanessa is also a winner of a painting of a homeplace.. Did I mention they tarred and feathered me? And gave a golden broom award to me....?? Brutal people ..just brutal. <LOL> Cher

What can I say? It was wonderful! Everyone had a ball... gathered information.. shared information .. I am bushed!! I know Lori is too. She worked as hard as she could to help people and to help me... without her the Homecoming would have missed a great deal! Sistler OWES that girl!!! She went above and beyond!! Norma Watson received an Special Certificate of Recognition and it will be mailed to her family this week. The new committee is comprised of Jan Philpot, Vanessa Slea, Jean Gilley, and Cher Adams (c: The Winner of the Solid as a Rock award was a tie... Ira Bell and Jan Philpot The Pale Rock Hider award went to Raymond Lindsey (Gabbie) There were certificates of recognition to the people nominated in both catagories. During each meeting we had drawings and 'free' goodie bags given away... Stone rubbing kits, picture taking kits, books.... all sorts of stuff...homemade jam and tomato relish.. We had awards for 'Most Mature", Youngest, Come the Farthest, and Lived the Closest! These awards were unique and not likely to be used by any other organization.. Using the theme of the ROCK..I got rocks the size of a fist or larger ... washed, varnished, and painted faces on them..... folks got a bang out of them... We had a BINGO game and the winner receives a 15X18 painting (done by Jan or me) of their choice of their homeplace, or an ancestor. The winners were Ira Bell, Jean Gilly, Karen Alexander. When they provide the snapshot to us we will get on it. We had a table set up with a few antique goodies displayed. I think that was the only disappointment for me. We were so packed with books, and people and genealogy that it didnt get the deserved attention. I think next year will be better as we will have more room. We had books from Don Simons, Byron Sistler, Martha Stone, Nelda Saunders, Wm Nesbitt. The Gen Societies represented ahd lots of regional books! We/I sold...er..bought..<bg> a lot of books!!! I think that was a big hit! So when somebody asks for alookup... I KNOW there are a bunch of NEW book owners out there!! So the lookups better come...<LOL> Martha Donated her Sample books to Stewart and Benton Libraries. Nelda donated a map to the Civil War era map and Don Donated a book to the auction. Their contributions were deeply appreciated. The Genealogical/ Historical Societies were super... Benton, Stewart and Henry really rolled out the red carpet.. Dickson was supposed to be there, but didnt come. Humphreys couldnt make it ... and If Houston was here I dont remember! (Honest injun!) The Silent auction was WONDERFUL.. a great variety of books, FTM software, genealogy forms, beautiful artwork , fabulous cushion and throw, genealogy grapevine wreath ( sure nuff ), slag from a furnace.. antique mantle scarf, a microfilm reader, whew... gobs of stuff !! The contributions were wonderful.. and the generous hearts of the people donating the merchandise and the people bidding and buying them was touching... They got Cher back in the black and added to the coffers for next year... The list is too long to itemize... really. The meeting room was PACKED and the decibel level was off the chart... BUT, next year and there will be a next year.... We will have a larger room.. as we have funds to work with... I couldnt nto keep documentation of who brought what, what it sold for and who got it... maybe next year someone can be responsible for that information. With the cursh of bodies in that area it was too hard to keep track of... At the main meeting we Passed the Hat and received about $550. to apply to the expenses of the next DC REUNION. So the committee will have a good nest egg to work with.. Dan Martin and Ira Bell will open a savings account on behalf of the DCHomecoming group to keep it safe till it is needed. The Patio Supper was thwarted...We ate indoors with a super view of water... I really dont know if it was Tn River or if it was KY Lake.... it was one of those summer stormy days... but, the cheer was not dampened at all... you never saw so many smiling happy faces... My tail was 'a waggin'....... Hummm..the food??? We (Paris Landing and me ) will have a talk 'fore the next time to adjust the recipes..... Speaking of recipes... <LOL> I went into the kitchen Thursday and supervised the cooks in making the Chocolate Gravy/Sauce.... They made about 3 gallons... I couldn't believe the size of the kettle!! But, it didn't /couldn't cook down to get the flavor and texture it should have had.. REALLY!! It needs a big Iron skillet, but, any skillet will do... But, the folks got a taste of it and had a good time trying it on grits... and EGGS!! I couldn't believe y eyes!! Friday evening Catherine Cline (Cacky) gave a presentation on tips that she has learned.. and she was witty and informative... typically Cacky!! Lucinda and her sister helped set up displays. Jean Gilley was right there to help set up the Auction and other odds and ends.. super women!! Oh, at the main meeting Jan and Vanessa presented to Dave Snow, Dan Martin and ME.. (can you believe it?) a Movers and Shakers award.. Vanessa did a great job.. she was articulate and generous with her compliment.. she is a joy to know and in the 'rock' theme she gave each of us a broken quartz with crystal and emerald and (sorry Vanessa.. I cant remember the pink ones) stones that were beautiful.. the symbolism was touching.. She has my vote any day! And I was deeply touched to be included in that group. We were sorry Dave S couldnt be there but with him changing jobs at that time just wouldnt allow him to make it. I have a few things to mail to Dave and will get them off in a few days.. We did present to Dan the award Dave asked me to present.. a "Pot Stirrer" award.. and Dan had a good laugh... At the end of the meeting Jan and Vanessa had some fun AT MY ESPENSE.. Jan wanted to roast me.. but, instead just sauteed me instead!! She is the funniest woman I have ever known.. and her 'presentation' was hysterial... Folks, I think it is safe to say that the Homecoming was a success... it was wonderful... I was hoping for 50...remember? We ended up with 119 guests for dinner!!! We have learned a lot and next year will be more refined.. and probably larger... but, as for fun...?? I dont think it can get better than this. I met just about everyone and if I didn't meet you,I am sorry... cause it was a bunch of super folks... and I would hate to miss one of you!! I want to get sappy..here.. I have been invloved with famiy reunions.. and business meetings of large numbers..but, I have never been with a more warm, congenial group EVER... Those of you that didnt get there.. did miss out... If I have forgotten to give appropriate credit to someone.. you folks, please correct me ... as I am working from MY memory... dont have Jan to ck wityh..(c: She is on her way to Savanna... Our projected 2000 Homecoming/Reunion is June 22,23,24 ... THIS IS UNCONFIRMED..next week I will solidify it. So if you yearned to be with us you have a year to try and make it happen.. I have gobs of pix to share but will take me a while to get it organized! Dave will post it on DC or I will on Dickson. BUT, for a couple of days..this 'tarred' woman..is gonna lurk.. See ya soon. Cher

Sharon and Barbara, Although I don't match Henrietta and Samuel McCOY exactly, it seems highly likely that we are connected in here. I also have several POWELLs married to McCOYs. Please take a look at the following and tell me what you think. Thanks. Laura Darr Descendants of Mary (Mate) E. McCoy Generation No. 1 1. MARY (MATE) E.2 MCCOY (WILLIAM1) was born June 06, 1855, and died August 21, 1936. She married ELI POWELL. Children of MARY MCCOY and ELI POWELL are: i. L. ROY3 POWELL, m. HASSIE MCCOY. ii. JOHN W. POWELL, m. ADA T.. Descendants of Unknown McCoy Generation No. 1 1. UNKNOWN1 MCCOY Children of UNKNOWN MCCOY are: 2. i. WILLIAM2 MCCOY, b. June 15, 1821; d. July 18, 1889, Gibson County, Tennessee. ii. J. J. MCCOY, b. March 03, 1830; m. MARY; b. May 1830; d. January 14, 1908. Generation No. 2 2. WILLIAM2 MCCOY (UNKNOWN1) was born June 15, 1821, and died July 18, 1889 in Gibson County, Tennessee. He married ELIZABETH J. MCCLINTOCK, daughter of JAMES MCCLINTOCK and RACHEL. She was born January 14, 1826, and died April 13, 1896 in Gibson County, Tennessee. Children of WILLIAM MCCOY and ELIZABETH MCCLINTOCK are: 3. i. MILLER3 MCCOY. 4. ii. RACHEL CAROLYN MCCOY, b. January 19, 1851; d. February 01, 1908, Gibson Co., Tenn. 5. iii. MARY (MATE) E. MCCOY, b. June 06, 1855; d. August 21, 1936. Generation No. 3 3. MILLER3 MCCOY (WILLIAM2, UNKNOWN1) He married CATHERINE. Children of MILLER MCCOY and CATHERINE are: i. HASSIE4 MCCOY, m. L. ROY POWELL. ii. ORA MCCOY. iii. J. C. MCCOY, m. VICTORIA SPRINGER. 4. RACHEL CAROLYN3 MCCOY (WILLIAM2, UNKNOWN1) was born January 19, 1851, and died February 01, 1908 in Gibson Co., Tenn. She married STEVEN FATE FRAZIER, son of L. FRAZIER and NANCY SMITH. He was born November 04, 1847, and died September 12, 1913 in Gibson County, Tennessee. Children of RACHEL MCCOY and STEVEN FRAZIER are: 6. i. WILLIAM D.4 FRAZIER. ii. STEVE FRAZIER. 7. iii. THOMAS J. FRAZIER. 8. iv. ROBERT E FRAZIER. 9. v. IVIE FRAZIER. 10. vi. MAE FRAZIER. 11. vii. ALFRED SMITH FRAZIER, b. December 02, 1881, Milan, Tennessee, Gibson County; d. November 06, 1959, Memphis, Tennessee, Shelby County. 12. viii. JOE VAUGHN FRAZIER, b. January 18, 1888; d. April 26, 1965. 5. MARY (MATE) E.3 MCCOY (WILLIAM2, UNKNOWN1) was born June 06, 1855, and died August 21, 1936. She married ELI POWELL. Children of MARY MCCOY and ELI POWELL are: i. L. ROY4 POWELL, m. HASSIE MCCOY. ii. JOHN W. POWELL, m. ADA T.. Bill and Sharon Coleman wrote: > Barbara and Laura > > My Sylvester Bertram Powell (1872-1956) was married to Henrietta Jane > Maner (1872-1955). Henrietta's parents were Samuel and Margaret (McCoy) > Maner. Could there be any connection to either of you ladies (besides > our known Howard/Hunt connection, Barbara)? > > The Powells made the run to Indian Territory in 1893 and lived in Enid, > OK until 1915 when they moved to Vinita OK where they remained until > their deaths, her in 1955 and him in 1956. > > So, how 'bout it ladies, any connection here? > > Sharon (Catlin) Coleman > billcol@ix.netcom.com

Hey Cousin Sharon... You wrote "My Sylvester Bertram Powell (1872-1956) was married to Henrietta Jane Maner (1872-1955). Henrietta's parents were Samuel and Margaret (McCoy) Maner. Could there be any connection to either of you ladies (besides our known Howard/Hunt connection, Barbara)?" Don't know, like I said, I know nothing beyond Susan POWELL. Are you thinking these are Susan's line? I have only two other POWELLS in my data and they are related to my MCWHERTERS? Take Care Cousin Barbara

Barbara and Laura My Sylvester Bertram Powell (1872-1956) was married to Henrietta Jane Maner (1872-1955). Henrietta's parents were Samuel and Margaret (McCoy) Maner. Could there be any connection to either of you ladies (besides our known Howard/Hunt connection, Barbara)? The Powells made the run to Indian Territory in 1893 and lived in Enid, OK until 1915 when they moved to Vinita OK where they remained until their deaths, her in 1955 and him in 1956. So, how 'bout it ladies, any connection here? Sharon (Catlin) Coleman billcol@ix.netcom.com

Hi Laura My Susan POWELL is all I have. Susan POWELL b. 12 Mar 1832 VA d. 02 Jan 1869 Henry Co., TN. married 16 July 1850 Henry Co., TN Thomas Anderson HOWARD b. 14 Jan 1814 Granville Co., NC d. 06 Feb 1892 Henry Co., TN. Both are buried at Birds Creek Cemetery, Osage, Henry Co., TN. I am hoping to find other's researching Susan's line POWELL and she in it. Sorry I couldn't be of help to you. Perhaps with some luck, others reading this can help us both out. Best Regards Barbara Howard barbb@i2k.com

Barbara, The daughter of my ggg grandparents married a POWELL. I think they were in Gibson County, TN. MARY (MATE) E.2 MCCOY (WILLIAM1) was born June 06, 1855, and died August 21, 1936. She married ELI POWELL. Children of MARY MCCOY and ELI POWELL are: i. L. ROY3 POWELL, m. HASSIE MCCOY. ii. JOHN W. POWELL, m. ADA T.. Please let me know if you think there is any connection. Thanks! Laura Barb wrote: > Hi, I am new to this list and would like to introduce myself. I am > researching: > > Jane HUNT d. Henry Co. married Barnett HOWARD (my ggggrandparents) > Thomas Anderson HOWARD d. Henry Co. married Susan POWELL d. Henry Co. (my > gggrandparents) buried at Birds Creek Cemetery, Osage, Henry Co., TN. > Winfield Scott HOWARD b. Henry Co. d. Weakley Co. married Effie Clinton > GARDNER (my ggrandparents) > > Would love to hear from anyone else researching this line. > > Best Regards > Barbara Howard > barbb@i2k.com > > My daughter's Web Site dedicated to our family genealogy: > http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/3337

Hi, I am new to this list and would like to introduce myself. I am researching: Jane HUNT d. Henry Co. married Barnett HOWARD (my ggggrandparents) Thomas Anderson HOWARD d. Henry Co. married Susan POWELL d. Henry Co. (my gggrandparents) buried at Birds Creek Cemetery, Osage, Henry Co., TN. Winfield Scott HOWARD b. Henry Co. d. Weakley Co. married Effie Clinton GARDNER (my ggrandparents) Would love to hear from anyone else researching this line. Best Regards Barbara Howard barbb@i2k.com My daughter's Web Site dedicated to our family genealogy: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/3337

We are stumped at William Carrol Holliday. We do know that he was born in TN, possibly south of Paris TN. ( I am trying in Henry Co. as well as Carroll Co.). He appears to have served in the Confederacy although records of that service have not been discovered yet. After 1865 he lived and married in the Metropolis IL area. What I think we know: Born in TN, likely December 1844, possible Paris TN or further south. Possibly born to an un-wed mother, The Holliday name appears to be the mothers surname May have lived with a James Leek, Jr. family 'conscripted' off the street in Paris, TN after Civil War service located in southern IL Joppa area ( west of Metroplois, IL) married Josephine Brown died in Anna, IL Jan 27,1920 I am hopeful we can find a Bible record, church record, school record, possibly an indenture record, something that may establish who his mother was. Any references, pointers or records locations you may suggest would be most appreciated! Thank you, Dennis Holliday

Julianne, Go to this site for Census Lookups: http://www.rootsweb.com/~uslookup/ READ and follow links. It seems that the only one available is the 1850, but you may want to write the volunteer and see if she/he can give you any other suggestions. You may also want to visit Ancestry.com's site for helpful info on ordering copies from the Nat'l Archives: http://www.ancestry.com/census/orderhelp.html (good resource info!) Check with your local library or Genealogical/Historical Society to find out about getting it on loan on microfilm, which can be ordered from LDS: http://www.lds.org/ or you can visit a local LDS Family History Center (if there is one near you). Check out their "Where do I begin?" site at: http://www.lds.org/en/2_How_Do_I_Begin/0-How_Do_I_Begin.html Hope this helps :) Bonnie Caruthers > Subject: Fw: [TNHENRY-L] Need a lookup! STILL! > Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 14:53:58 -0500 > From: "Juliane" <jbertagne@worldnet.att.net> > To: TNHENRY-L@rootsweb.com > > Is anyone available for lookups? I sent this message several days ago and > haven't heard anything. Is there any other site I can go to to get the 1870 > Henry Cty. census? Thanks. Juliane > > >Help!! I need someone to look-up my great-great-grandfather, Peter F. > Gale, > >on the Henry Cty. 1870 Census and tell me who was in his household, ... >

Does anyone know the books that are going to be at homecoming, Thnak You, Melissa

Is anyone available for lookups? I sent this message several days ago and haven't heard anything. Is there any other site I can go to to get the 1870 Henry Cty. census? Thanks. Juliane >Help!! I need someone to look-up my great-great-grandfather, Peter F. Gale, >on the Henry Cty. 1870 Census and tell me who was in his household, how much >land he had, etc. Someone on the Weakley Cty. list told me he was in Henry >Cty. in 1870, after being on the Weakley Cty. 1850 census. Hop-hop-hop goes >the ancestor! Boy, deceased folks sure get around, don't they?? ;o) I know >you'uns are planning a big to-do, so I will be forever in your debt to get >some info. Is Peter or wife Mary listed in any of the cemeteries there in >Henry Cty.? Peter was 55 in 1870, so I'm thinking he may well have died >there. Would LOVE to get a death certificate for him, since I am trying to >get the parents. > >Thanks for all your help. Juliane Gale Bertagne, down here in Houston TX. > > >

The election is closed and the votes tallied! There is a surprize and it will be announced SATURDAY NITE...!!!(it was origionally sched for Frirday nite..but.. too many of us were not able to come both nites.. and Sat was the nite of choice) So it is... Wish you all could be there!!! Maybe next year? (Yeh, I know I must be nuts... ) Cher