I received 3 more people's money and enrollment today, so add Mrs Robert Rock Vicki Payne and Betsy Farrar to the list Also, since kids sizes and adult sizes have the same names,( S-M-L ) etc, please tell me if it is a child size you are ordering or I will assume adult's. I know an XS is a child and a 3X is an adult, but need to be really sure on those same-name size ones. Thanks Cacky

Today is the 22nd of May. This may not come as news to anyone,... BUT, a month from today we will be gathering at Paris Landing State Park at the Lodge, signing in, picking up packets of information about the various counties, our teeshirts, and reuniting and splitting up to go to the courthouses, libraries and cemeteries. I want to remind you all if you haven't already, to send in your checks and enrollment information so we will be all set to go! Linda needs surnames, and counties you are researching in, to know which counties to make a pack of information for you on, and is compiling a master surname list. I am forwarding that on to her, as I get information on the the enrollment forms. So, we will need: your name__________________________________________________________ screenname_______________________________ address_______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ phone number (__________)_____________________________ counties you are researching _____________________________________________ surnames in those counties______________________________________________ and $10 for the 3 day event ( or $5 a day if you can only come for a day) plus $13.50 ( tax and tip included) for the fishfry " shindig" Saturday night and another $14 each for a teeshirt, and tell me what size ( S-M-LG-XL are $14, 1X ,2X, and 3X are $2 more), and we can have them made for the kids at the same adult price, in XS (2-4), S (4-6), M (8-10) L ( 12-14). Please print his form and send it and a check for the appropriaite amount to: Danville Crossing Homecoming 2000 P O Box 47047 Jacksonville Fla 32247-7047. We have to have the dinner prepaid, so everyone needs to sign up ( and pay up) in advance. The absolute latest for this would be postmarking June 12th so I have it before I leave her on the 16th. The t-shirts need to me ordered ASAP. I will round the number up to the next dozen and have a few at DCH that are not ordered in advance, BUT they might not be the right size if we don't know what you need... so order as soon as you can and be SURE to get yours! The games and workshops and fun-stuff are coming together, and I will be posting a quiz in the next few days that is an " open book test" for you to do between now and the Homecoming, with prizes then for the most right answers! So far I have heard from the following, ( if you have sent yours more than 5 days ago and are not on this list, e-mail me, please) Catherine Cline Bill Gleaves Ida deal Gene Walker Sue Buchannan Ronda Mrozek Lee Hoover Jean Hancock & Dell Pierce Linda Hughes Monette Littleton Grant Morgan Davidson Teddy Russell Susannah Ash Jean Clark Betty Morris Carolyn Nelson Mary Russell Jamie Weatherly Mary Carol Roach Dana Powell The mail to here takes forever.. no real reason, just ask Jan! Anything sent after Wed of last week will probably arrive today or tomorrow! Cacky

Of course I meant June 24th!!

Today I received a letter form Ethel Carmical , director of the Humphreys County library, saying that ordinarily their library hours are Mon-Fri 10-5, but that arrangements have been made for them to be open to our Danville Crossing people, ( not the general public, so it will be quiet for us to work ) on Saturday , June 14th. That is so wonderful of them! Now I know a lot of you will be relieved to have that extra day to go there and research your families in that area! I also heard from Karen Price, Director of the Carroll County Library, that their Library Hours are 9-4 Mon-Sat. And from Sharon Simpson that their Library hours at the McIver Grant Public Library in Dyersberg ( Dyer County) are Monday 10-6, Tues through Sat 10-5 Henry County is no longer without a Librarian, since Connie McSwain accepted that position in February. Everything there ought to be running smoothely there, where I will have a " nest" in their Genealogical room! Aren't we getting excited to " lay siege" to the libraries when we get to the Homecoming in June!! I know I am! Can hardly wait! Cacky

Folks, The DC Homecoming for counties Stewart, Houston, Humphrey, Dickson, Henry, Benton is June 22-24 at Paris Landing, and we are hoping many of you attend! Meet new friends and old cousins, share information, use as a base for heading out to the courthouses and cemeteries yourself! If you need sign-up info contact Cacky at cackycline@aol.com Below is the schedule of events as it stands at this time! -jan THURSDAY June 22 Folks may use this day to hit courthouses and libraries. Someone will be in the lobby at lodge beginning at 9:00 a.m with packets and registration materials. After that: Arrive at the meeting room Thursday beginning at 1:00 p.m. to have your surnames and email addy placed on t-shirts, register and receive county packets. 1:30 p.m. Brief "getting to know you" session and activity. 2:00 through 5:00 p.m. meeting room open to sharing of genealogical books and materials. Doorprize drawings at 2:00 p.m. Supper on your own, or grab a new cousin! 6:00 p.m. until whenever- Gather in the meeting room for those who wish to hear workshop on "Appalachian Folklore" with Jan Philpot (pre-signups necessary due to limited space) 8:00 Weinie and marshmellow park over in the campground. Meet in the front lobby, bring your weinies and marshmellows and prepare to hike to it. FRIDAY June 23 7:30 brief meeting so folks can go to courthouses and libraries. 8:00 a. m. through 5:00 p.m. meeting room open to sharing of genealogical books and materials. Folks may also use this day to hit the courthouses and libraries. Doorprize drawings at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 10:00 STRETCH time. Those who wish, meet with jan in the front lobby and we will take a hike around the park! 10:00-11:00 Ranger Jimmy Jobe will speak on Civil War in DC area. (pre-signups necessary due to limited space!) Supper on your own or grab a new cousin! 6:00 p.m. "Surviving Like a Pioneer" workshop available with M.T. in the meeting room (pre-signups necessary due to limited space). 8:00 p.m. Gather in the meeting room for those who wish to enjoy an Appalachian storytelling session with Mattie Childers. (pre-signups necessary due to limited space). We will stay as long as Mattie will spin tales! SATURDAY June 24 8:00 a.m. Brief meeting so that folks can get out to libraries, cemeteries, etc. Silent Auction begins. 8:30 a.m. "Old Time Wood Crafts" with Harry Buchanan. (pre-signups necessary due to limited space). 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Booksellers available, genealogy society tables, library displays etc. available in meeting room. 5:00 p.m. Workshop session in meeting room "So You Want to be a Genealogy Listowner? Tips for How to Make it Successful" (pre-signups necessary due to limited space) with Jan Philpot. 6:00 p.m.?? Main Meeting and banquet. (supper must be paid in advance- reservations have to be made and paid for by June 15th , postmarked the 12th or before, and mailed to out PO Box). Drawings, awards, entertainment. Silent auction winners announced (pick up your items after the dinner in the meeting room). SUNDAY June 25 Sunrise service at lake for those still around. Breakfast together in lodge for the same. See yall in 2001!!!!!!

We are down to the home-stretch in planning the Homecoming. You have a month to have your reservation in, ($10 for the 3 day event) and dinner ( $13.50 each for anyone over age 3...tip and tax included.) I need that postmarked by June 12th so it is all in before I leave here on the 16th. Now we have something more for you. TA-DAAAH! (fanfare) T SHIRTS! ( drumroll) They will be beige cotton brand -name teeshirts with the new and exclusive Danville Crossing logo on them in dark green. They come in sizes S-M-L and XL for $14 each. XXLand XXXL are $2 more and a XXXXL will be $2.50 more... (and the X-sized may be white as they don't have these sizes in beige) They also can make for us children's sizes for the same price, XS (2-4), S (6-8) M (10-12) and LG (14-16). These will need to be prepaid (and I will TRY to have a few extras at the Homecoming as the order has to be in an even number of dozens) I need to know who many of each size ASAP. We had hoped to have this to announce and offer for sale sooner, but ran into problems with the printing companies' wanting a very large minimum order. Now that we have worked that out, you can start sending me in your orders and checks so I can deliver them to you at DCH when you get there! I don't think there will be time to mail them and be sure they get to you in time . The deadline on this will have to be June 6th. So, the address is the same as for the Reunion and dinner: Danville Crossing Homecoming 2000 P O Box 47047 Jacksonville, FL 32247-7047 For you not yet paid and signed up for the Homecoming, send me your name, screenname mailing address phone number counties in TN you are researching surnames in those counties and $10 or the 3 days , (or $5 a day if you can only come for one day) and how many for dinner , at $13.5O each. The workshops/programs are set, we have a nice big meeting room, and anticipate a great gathering! Don't miss it! Donations are still being accepted for the silent auction, which was such a hit last time, and some interesting and very nice things will be offered. Cacky

Is it possible to order copies of a will probated in Dec 1870? If so, to whom do I write? Or do I need to go personally to the county seat? Thank you. Jan Broxterman jbinsure@nmia.com

Did part of Humphreys Co ever belong to Perry, or part of Perry ever belong to Humphreys? Or did my ancestors just move around? Thank you. Jan Broxterman jbinsure@nmia.com

We have a serious gap in printed records for this area regarding Bible records, and if you are like me and several others, you either have or someone in your family has a family Bible that has never landed in a publication. I am thinking of gathering any family Bible records any of you all have from the DC area, typing those up and making floppy disks available at the DC Reunion. If you have those and would not mind this way of sharing, please forward the information to me at unicorn@sun-spot.com Please include: Your name, email addy The ownership/possession of the Bible The Bible records exactly as they are in the Bible (please don't correct misspellings unless in parentheses) Thanks, jan (DC Homecoming Committee)

Susan and Milton; does either of you know who the James M. Webb was? He was Pastor of this church from 1901 to 1903. Faye Keele

Web page is up for Waverly Cumberland Presbyterian Church Waverly, Humphreys County, Tennessee http://www.cumberland.org/hfcpc/churches/WaverlTN.htm

Does anyone know the parents of Hester Anne CARPENTER, (May 1843 TN - ? ) md abt 1861 1) Unknown TOLAN, 2 children W. L. TOLAN (abt 1862 TN -?) and Mattie TOLAN (abt 1865 TN - ?) ; md abt 1869 2) Jacob Browning "Jack" BEASLEY (Sep 1844 Humphreys Co, TN - ?) children George (abt 1870 - ?), Ollie/Allie (abt 1872 - ?), Albert N. (March 1876-?), James Frank (Oct 1877 - ?), and Ace (Jun 1885 - ?). This is what I have on Jacob and his family as of now: 1850 Humphreys Co, TN Census, HU-#73-194, FTENN12 PT4-5561; William Beasly (JR) Home: Jacob Age 6 (1844), M, TN. "Tennesseeans in the Civil War" Pt II, 1965, 976.8, M2t, v2, pg 33: "Beasley, J B - Pvt G Co 10th Cav". "History of Humphreys Co, TN" SL 8/1996: Beasley, Jacob, pg 115: 10th TN Cavalry Conf Soldier-not known to be killed". 1870 TN Index: pg 45, Humphreys Co: Beasly, Jacob B 25, HU-16. 1880 Humphreys Co, TN Soundex - PGS19-20/101-332: Beasley, Jack Jacob, WM 36 TN: District 7: Hester, W 37 TN: George, S 10; Ollie, D 8; Albert, S 4; Frank, S 3; W L, SS 16 TN; Mattie, SD 13 TN. 1880 Humphreys Co, TN Census US/CAN 976.837 x28 1880 (book): pg 104; District 7: #20/183 Beasly, Jacob, W M 36 Farmer TN TN TN; Hester, W F 37 wife/housekeeper TN TN TN; George, W M 10 son TN TN TN; Allie, W F 8 dau TN TN TN; Albert, W M 4 son TN TN TN; Frank, W M 3 son TN TN TN; TOLAN, W L; W M 16 step-son/laborer TN TN TN; Mattie, W F step-daughter TN TN TN. Beasley, Hester Anne, 6646, Humphreys Co, TN: Husband: Beasley, Jacob Browning (Index to Confederate Pension Applications (Widow's Pension). Any additional information on Jacob & Hester or their families very much appreciated - very willing to share other BEASLEY information... thanks very much. Jean Stringham

I'm searching for information on B.D.Tucker. I need to clarify information on where he was born. I have snippets of information that have him born in Humphreys County TN around 1800, also have info that has him born in NC around 1800. He married Martha ? around 1841 in Humphreys County or in NC. Can anyone help clear up this problem? Does anyone know his full name, would like to have more than B.D. I think he had a son, born around 1842 in Humphreys County, named Butler. Can anyone help? Thanks for your time and effort, Rick

We are currently taking suggestions for workshops at the DC reunion. If any of you have ideas for things you would like to see presented or you have something you think you would like to present, please e-mail me offlist at unicorn@sun-spot.com Ideas include: Tombstone rubbings, Primary Record documentation, musical instruments of the past, historical sites in the area, quilting history, old time hymns and ballads, old time farm implements and their usage, etc. etc. If you have a good idea, or if you think you can present one of these or something else, let me know. Two things pretty much set in stone at this time and to be offered are: Appalachian folklore and storytelling Tips for Potential Genealogy Listowners jan

Does anyone know if Martha Anderson, b. 1830, daughter of Timothy and Elizabeth Sloan Anderson, and Margaret Jane Anderson, b.1822, parents not known are sisters. The names and dates suggest the possibility. Margaret's middle name Jane, and the fact that she named a daughter Martha, and another Mary J. (Jane?). Martha's mother was Jane. Martha married Lewis Carter when she was 17, and Margaret married David D. Cooley at the age of 15. David Cooley and Lewis Carter were 1st cousins. The same two Tennessee Counties are mentioned in both families. Can anyone help with this ? Teresa Beech Descendants of Timothy Anderson Generation No. 1 1.Timothy Anderson was born 1756 in Lancaster,SC. He married Elizabeth Sloan. Child of Timothy and Elizabeth : +2 i.Timothy Anderson Generation No. 2 2.Timothy Anderson (Timothy1) was born 1782 in Lancaster,SC, and died 1830 in Humphreys Co,Tn. He married Jane. Child of Timothy and Jane : 3 i.Martha Anderson, born 1830 in Tn; died 1862 in Ark. She married Lewis Carter Abt 1847 in Humphreys Co,Tn. Descendants of Margaret Jane Anderson Generation No. 1 1.Margaret Jane Anderson was b 1822, and d 1854-1871. She m David D. Cooley,Rev. Dec 24, 1837, son of Seabourne Cooley and Mary Davis. Children of Margaret and David : 2 i. Ellen Cooley. 3 ii. Wiley Cooley. 4 iii. Robert N. Cooley, born 1840. 5 iv. Mary J. Cooley, b 1841.She m Oatis Story Mar 13, 1859 in Dickson Co, Tn. + 6 v. Keziah (Sarah ?) Cooley + 7 vi. Martha Elizabeth Cooley + 8 vii. Elizabeth Amanda Cooley 9 viii. Matilda Cooley, born 1848; died Bef 1895. 10 ix. Margaret Cooley, born 1851; died Bef 1895. 11 x. Mahala Cooley, born 1853; died Bef 1895. 12 xi. Hetty B. Cooley, born 1854; died Bef 1895. Generation No. 2 6. Keziah (Sarah ?) Cooley (Margaret Jane1 Anderson) was born 1843, and died Bef 1876. She married Angelo A. Hudson Oct 10, 1862 in Humphreys Co, Tn. Children of Keziah Cooley and Angelo Hudson are: 13 i. Elnorah3 Hudson, born 1863. 14 ii. George Hudson, born 1870. 15 iii. Henry Hudson, born 1874. 7.Martha Elizabeth Cooley (Margaret Jane1 Anderson) was born 1845 in Humphreys Co, Tn, and died Feb 19, 1929 in Gibson Co, Tn. She married James Woodward 1870 in Rutherford Co. Children of Martha and James : 16 i.Willie3 Woodward, died in Gibson Co, Tn. He married Puckett. 17 ii.James Robert Woodward, b Sept 3, 1872; d Nov 10, 1892 in Humphreys Co, Tn. 18 iii. Lula Brazzora Woodward,born Feb 11, 1874; d Aug 4,1951 in Humphreys Co, Tn. 19 iv.Thomas Woodward, born 1877; died 1902 in Gibson Co, Tn. 20 v. Albert Woodward, born 1879; died 1958. He married Evie. 21 vi. Doss Woodward, born 1881; died 1924. 8. Elizabeth Amanda2 Cooley (Margaret Jane1 Anderson) was born 1847. She married Henry N. Cooley Feb 6, 1868 in Humphreys Co, Tn, son of Henry Cooley and Lydia. Children of Elizabeth Cooley and Henry Cooley are: 22 i. Thomas William Cooley, born 1869. 23 ii. Meedy Cooley, born 1871. Descendants of Samuel Anderson Generation No. 1 1.Samuel Anderson. He married Mary Gatewood. Child of Samuel and Mary : +2 i.Samuel Taylor Anderson,Jr. Generation No. 2 2.Samuel Taylor Anderson,Jr. (Samuel1) was born Dec 18,1854 in Dickson Co, TN, and died Feb 25, 1910 in Humphreys Co, TN. He married Catherine Elizabeth Cooley Dec 18, 1878 in Humphreys Co, TN., daughter of Eaton Cooley and Sarah Waggoner. Children of Samuel and Catherine: 3 i.Marvin Anderson. He married Irene Osborn. 4 ii.Garland Anderson. He married Viola Williams. 5iii.Samuel Buena Anderson.He m. Virginia Hamilton May 31,1916. 6 iv. Robert Paul Anderson. He married Peggy Osborn. 7 v.Jesse Lafayette Anderson, b Aug 28, 1879 in Humphreys Co, TN.; d Jan19, 1958 in Humphreys Co, TN. He married Clara May Moore. 8 vi. Elsie Anderson, b Dec 18, 1882 in Humphreys Co, TN.; d Jan 17, 1951 in Los Angelas, CA.She m Elmer Lidaker. 9 vii.Mary Elizabeth Anderson, b Jul 16,1901 in Humphreys Co, TN.;d Sept 6,1968 in Dickson Co,TN. She married (1) Joe Moore, (2) William C. Cantrell.

You may view the web page of Rev. James Forrest http://www.cumberland.org/hfcpc/minister/ForrestJ.htm and also his Bible http://www.cumberland.org/hfcpc/minister/ForreBib.htm Please send additions/corrections.

The East Tennessee Historical Society is gearing up for the 2000 Southeastern Genealogy Conference and hopes to see you there. The conference will be held May 26 and May 27 in downtown Knoxville at the Knoxville Hilton, just one block from the East Tennessee History Center. The conference is open to ETHS members and non-members alike and includes a variety of sessions geared to all levels of experience from beginner to advanced. Conference sessions will cover a variety of topics from research in various states associated with Tennessee migration, ethnic genealogy, research in special collections such as the ETHS First Families of Tennessee files, and the Draper Manuscripts. Other topics will discuss the cultural heritage of our ancestors including Scotch-Irish language, life on the frontier, and Tennessee Forty-Niners-- looking at those Tennesseans who ventured west to join the California Gold Rush. Speakers scheduled to present programs include Dr. George K. Schweitzer, Billy Kennedy (author of The Scots-Irish in Tennessee and other books of Scots-Irish history), and Michael Montgomery (one of the foremost experts in Scots-Irish and Appalachian language). Other speakers will include: R.P. Baker * Dorothy Boyd-Rush * Ron Bryant * Kevin Cherry * Steve Cotham (head of the McClung Historical Collection) * Robert S. Davis, Jr. * Walter T. Durham * Pat Spurlock Elder * Cherel Henderson (director of the First Families of Tennessee heritage project) * Shelia Steele Hunt * Doris Martinson (manager of the Knox County Archives* Billie McNamara * Dorothy Potter * Shane Rhyne * Charles A. Sherrill (Tennessee State Library & Archives). For a complete listing of speakers and topics, plus registration information, visit the East Tennessee Historical Society web pages at www.east-tennessee-history.org Follow the links for the Tennessee Family History Weekend to learn more about the Southeastern Genealogy Conference and other activities associated with the weekend including a history fair, barbecue picnic, and motorcoach tours. We look forward to seeing you May 26-28 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Family History Weekend is presented by the East Tennessee Historical Society with sponsorship assistance from the Central Business Improvement District (CBID) of Knoxville, WBIR-TV, and grant assistance from the Knox County government.

Hi, Can anyone help me add to this or make corrections ? Thank You, Teresa Descendants of James R. Allison Generation No. 1 1. James R. Allison was born Aug. 29, 1812, and died Mar. 17, 1884. He married Lucinda B. Unknown. Children of James and Lucinda : 2 i. Alfred2 Allison, born 1839. 3 ii. Robert Allison, born 1841. + 4 iii. William C. (Buck) Allison Generation No. 2 4. William C. (Buck)2 Allison (James R.1) was born Jan 29,1842 in Tn, and died Jul 15, 1914 in Tn. He married Sarah Ann Latimer, daughter of William Latimer and Naomi Knight. Notes:ALLISON, W. C. b. 01/29/1842 d. 07/15/1914, known as Buck, was Confederate soldier, serving in Maney’s Battery (24th TN Battalion Sharpshooters. Children of William and Sarah : + 5 i. A. J. Allison. + 6 ii. Robert Washington Allison Generation No. 3 5. A. J. Allison (William C. (Buck)2, James R.1). He married Emma Madden, daughter of ? Madden and Elizabeth Knight. Children of A. Allison and Emma Madden are: 7 i. Elizabeth Allison. 8 ii. Rosa Allison. 9 iii. Macel Allison. 10 iv. Grady Allison. 11 v. W. C. Allison, b. Apr 23, 1908; d. Mar 9, 1909. 6.Robert Washington Allison (William C. (Buck)2, James R.1) was born Mar 22, 1865, and died Jul 22, 1939 . He married Mary Ann Forrest, daughter of James Forrest and Mary Parker. Notes:PARKER CEMETERY - 8 HALLs Creek Road, Humphreys Co, TN. Read by Jim & Sandi Chambers Nov 5, 1998: ALLISON, Robert Washington b. 3/22/1865 d. 7/22/1939, son of W.C. & Sarah Ann LATIMER ALLISON. Child of Robert and Mary : 12 i. Iris E. Allison, born May 21,1907; died Feb 16,1923 He married Minnie Martin Allison.

Goodmorning, I have started a new chat room for Tennessee Genealogy as a place where cousins and fellow researchers can meet to chat. It is not listed on the chat room lists. The subject does not have to be genealogy. ( Porch rocking is allowed. Profanity and off-color jokes are not.) If the link below does not work, I can send you a shortcut. I hope everyone will feel free to use it. Teresa Beech http://chat.msn.com/chatroom.asp?newroom=1&rm=TENNGENEALOGY&loc=EN-US&hexTop ic=252347454e45414c4f4759&hexWelcome=252357454c434f4d455c6246414d494c595c624 14e445c62465249454e44535c6221&rhx=252354454e4e47454e45414c4f4759&cat=UL&des= GENEALOGY&welcome=WELCOME+FAMILY+AND+FRIENDS+%21

Obituary: William C. Parker was born in Humphreys county, Tenn., April 15, 1827, and died near Pleasant Valley, Dallas county, Texas, November 20, 1892. He joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church in 1851, and moved to Texas in November 1857, and has been one of the pioneers of the church in Texas, and a consistent ruling elder and superintendent of the Sabbath-school of Pleasant Valley congregation. He was loved by all. His last words were, "I have fought a good fight, I have kept the faith, and am going to my home in heaven." W. A. I. McCallum, Clerk of Session Source: "The Cumberland Presbyterian," January 26, 1893, page 15.